A few words about the state of our youth
Hon. Martin Mapenduzi[/caption] Mapenduzi) Below is an excerpt of a speech that our Local Council Chairperson (Hon.made at a meeting about youth un-employment yesterday. At TRP, we fight un-employment...
View ArticleCommunity Service day with the Gulu Remand Home ~by Okwonga Robert
When the children from the Remand Home went to do charitable work at Aywee Health Centre III yesterday, the people at the Centre and the surrounding community asked a lot of questions: 1. What made...
View ArticleReflections From a Busy Week
Last week we had five groups on the ropes course, two that were large and included over 140 people–which means a lot of responsibility for the TRP team. One of the most powerful sessions was with a...
View ArticleFamily and Friends Fun Day
Thanks to everyone who made our Family and Friends Fun Day a success! We loved listening to a group laugh across the forest, while another reclining for lunch in the treehouse, and others climbing the...
View ArticleWelcome Irene
Irene has been one of our star facilitators at The Recreation Project for the last three years. Her energetic and compassionate approach always brings positive change within the young people she works...
View ArticleIntroducing Danielle Anthony
Danielle received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at IU South Bend. Formerly, she worked for Big Brother Big Sister as a case manager with concerned youth. She equipped and educated the mentors to...
View ArticleThe Confidence Gap
Building confidence is one of our highest priorities at The Recreation Project. Research has consistently shown that high levels of confidence have a direct correlation to enhanced quality of...
View ArticleFocusing on Vulnerable Youth
Last month we welcomed seven youth groups from the Gulu Youth Development Association (GYDA), a vocational training center. We have worked hand in hand with GYDA since TRP’s inception. Kilama, GYDA’s...
View ArticleMy experience on the Wilderness Excursion, by Alex Pycroft
Arriving before the rest of the group, Ben and I got a chance to scope out what was in store for the day. Looking over the 80 foot cliff—gave even the experienced climber “Jelly Knees”. Imagining 17...
View ArticleAnd we’re off: TRP and Restore Leadership Academy climbing club!!!
Today we received 15 girls from Restore Leadership Academy for our first climbing lesson. We are always so excited to get a new batch of climbers and filled with hope of what will come. We introduced...
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