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Back to School - Term 2!
We are so thankful for all the hard work that Ian puts in to getting the children ready for the start of a new term. With 2 extra...
Jane Craven
May 25, 20242 min read
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RESCUE!
These past few days have been very emotional, and today was quite traumatic but it has ended well with one of our children rescued from a...
Jane Craven
Apr 13, 20243 min read
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School Visitation Day! 🎉
Visitation Day! 🫂🎉BLI worker, Ian visited the children at school today, taking treats and additional resources! He took them back home...
Jane Craven
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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Sad farewells!
And so it came - time to say goodbye to the children and begin my journey home. I didn’t expect this parting to be so emotional, but I...
Jane Craven
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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Final activities in Kabale
Today was my last day in Kabale and unfortunately I had spent the previous night with an upset tummy and felt really rough. However, I...
Jane Craven
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Back to Kabale
Wednesday was spent relaxing at home. I had a lovely lie in and then headed to Kabale University with Ian to see where he is studying. He...
Jane Craven
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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From the U.K. to Ruhija with love 💕
After a good night’s sleep we awoke to more rain, but fortunately it was over by the time we had finished breakfast and we were able to...
Jane Craven
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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Back to School 2: Kabale & Ruhija
Today was the first day of term for our day students. They were all excited to return to school for the new academic year! They...
Jane Craven
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Kiana’s Dedication 💕
After taking the boarders to school yesterday Ian and I travelled back to Mbarara for baby Kiana’s dedication this morning. We were so...
Jane Craven
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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Back to school!
Today was back to school day for our three children who are fully sponsored. They are boarders at their school. This may sound strange to...
Jane Craven
Feb 3, 20242 min read
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Home, sweet home!
Today I didn’t travel anywhere! I stayed at home in Kabale all day which was wonderful! Ian and I did a little shopping in the morning,...
Jane Craven
Feb 3, 20242 min read
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Destination: Heaven!
Destination: Heaven! This evening in Kabale was very special. I am teaching the children how to use their daily devotional books and...
Jane Craven
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Joyful Reunion! 🎉
Today started off with unexpected sickness! Each time I have visited Uganda I have suffered with what my doctor calls ‘traveller’s tummy’...
Jane Craven
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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No longer a slave to fear!
Yesterday was a real mix of emotions! I met baby Kiana for the first time! She is the daughter of Brian - one of the Building Lives...
Jane Craven
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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More New Beginnings!
Today was an exciting day in the life of Building Lives International! They opened their first school! 🎉 Life is hard as a street kid...
Jane Craven
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Exciting Beginnings!
What a joy to be back in Uganda and fellowshipping with guys at the children’s home of Building Lives International in Mbarara. It feels...
Jane Craven
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Suitcases at the ready! Uganda - here I come!
It's time to get packing for my next Uganda adventure! I'm super excited to be flying back again on Saturday. I have a busy itinerary...
Jane Craven
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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Yay! We did it!
It was a chilly day, but the sunshine did make a brief appearance, for which we were very thankful! We reached our target and have even...
Jane Craven
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Adventure Awaits!
I'll soon be on my way to Uganda again! My flights are booked - leaving on Saturday 27th January and returning on Sunday 11th February. ...
Jane Craven
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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