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Messages from Uganda: Solar Cooker Update
Messages from Uganda: Solar Cooker Update
2012-05-17
Today's blog features messages from Uganda, and an update on the Solar Cooker project we have been working on for over a year. Check it out!
Messages from Uganda: Volunteer Perspective
Messages from Uganda: Volunteer Perspective
2012-05-07
Today's blog features Tiffaney a current volunteer in Jinja and her insight into why sharing our messy stories is important, especially in the online community.
Happenings in Uganda: Shortage of Power Supply in Uganda
Happenings in Uganda: Shortage of Power Supply in Uganda
2012-04-18
Lauren our Project Coordinator in Uganda shares about how the magwa house is dealing the power supply shortage in Jinja.
MOVING ON - STREAMING ONLINE
MOVING ON - STREAMING ONLINE
2012-04-09
Watch the feature length film MOVING ON online for free!
Candid Shots : Moving On
Candid Shots : Moving On
2012-04-06
This is what you didn't see in the film. The Crew, the people, the sights, the Interns and the Beauty that is Uganda.
Suubi Women Demostrate Solar Cookers
Suubi Women Demostrate Solar Cookers
2012-04-03
Six Suubi women demos solar cookers for fellow Ugandans.
The All New Spring Totes From the Daydream Collection
The All New Spring Totes From the Daydream Collection
2012-03-30
Don't miss our newest bag collection, featured on today's blog.
Update on ERM Grant: Mushroom Growing
Update on ERM Grant: Mushroom Growing
2012-03-28
Today we feature a quick update on our mushroom growing in Uganda, Thanks to the ERM grant we received last year. Check it out!
MOVING ON
MOVING ON
2012-03-14
We believe After War, Hope Emerges...This is our response to Kony 2012.
Happenings in Uganda: Reflections From Our Volunteers
Happenings in Uganda: Reflections From Our Volunteers
2012-03-05
Today Mike and Bekah current volunteers share about their experiences in Uganda.
Happening in Uganda: New Volunteers Perspective
Happening in Uganda: New Volunteers Perspective
2012-02-27
Today's blog features two new volunteers and their experience thus far in Uganda.
Happenings in Uganda: Mushroom Growing
Happenings in Uganda: Mushroom Growing
2012-02-13
Last week LGH started training on Mushroom Growing in Uganda. Take a look!
Risk...This is Ours. What's Yours?
2012-02-10
Check out our new short film and answer the question: What is your risk?
5 Reasons to Volunteer with LGH in Uganda
5 Reasons to Volunteer with LGH in Uganda
2012-02-06
Amber, Uganda Director gives us Five reasons of why you should volunteer in Uganda this year!
Happening in Uganda: Women Initiative Training
Happening in Uganda: Women Initiative Training
2012-01-30
Today's blog highlights Rose, women's initiative trainer, who is teaching six of the Suubi women to become advocates in their area. Read all about it here!
Messages from Uganda: A Look at Last Week
Messages from Uganda: A Look at Last Week
2012-01-23
Today's blog features all the happening in the last week in Uganda. Check it out!
Happenings in Uganda: New Year, New Projects
Happenings in Uganda: New Year, New Projects
2012-01-16
Today's blog is a catch up of things happening on the Uganda side. Check it out!
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Adong Doreen
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Adong Doreen
2012-01-09
Meet Adong Doreen, she has faced many struggles in her life, but because she now has a consistent income she can hope for a better tomorrow.
Alternative Gifts
Alternative Gifts
2011-12-13
Give something that makes a difference in the lives of others. LGH currently has two projects going on that needs your help to fund it.
A Ugandan Morning
A Ugandan Morning
2011-12-19
A single morning in Walukuba, Uganda.
Colorado Gives Day
Colorado Gives Day
2011-12-05
Donate online Today and increase the value of your donation to Light Gives Heat.
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Jennifer Marion
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Jennifer Marion
2011-11-28
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Jennifer Marion
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Agnes Lagulu
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Agnes Lagulu
2011-11-21
Meet Agnes Lagulu, heart and soul of suubi.
$10,000 Grant Awarded to LGH
$10,000 Grant Awarded to LGH
2011-11-16
Earlier this week we learned that LGH had been awarded a $10,000 grant for Sustainable Resource Management projects in Uganda.
Final Thoughts on the Brazil Race
Final Thoughts on the Brazil Race
2011-11-08
Light Gives Heat is partnering with World Bicycle Relief to provide much needed transportation for the women in Uganda. Here is a recap of the Brasil Race from Corey Collier, along with some photos of bike demo day in Uganda. Enjoy!
Update: Day Four of the Brasil Race
Update: Day Four of the Brasil Race
2011-10-27
Blog entry recapping day four of the Brasil Race. In his own words Corey conveys how challenging, but at the same time just how rewarding this journey has been.
Update: Day Two of the Brasil Race
Update: Day Two of the Brasil Race
2011-10-25
Yesterday was day two of the seven day race. According to the Corey it was the biggest, longest stage of the race, they call it the Queen Stage. 120 teams started and only 72 finished.
DAY ONE BRASIL RIDE
DAY ONE BRASIL RIDE
2011-10-24
Blog Entry from Corey Collier of World Bicycle Relief recapping the first day of the race.
Music: it Connects and Empowers
Music: it Connects and Empowers
2011-10-19
Blog entry written by Hannah, Uganda staff, about her 10 week drumming therapy course for the Suubi women.
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi
2011-10-16
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi...Meet JaJa Margaret.
Women's Rights Initiative Training
2011-10-13
This past week LGH partnered with Rose from the Women's Rights Initiative to bring an informative discussion to the Suubi Ladies about domestic violence.
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi
2011-10-10
Meet Christine Luwum one of the many heart and souls of Suubi.
Bicycle Demo Day in Uganda
Bicycle Demo Day in Uganda
2011-10-06
Bicycle Demo Day in Uganda
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi
2011-10-04
Meet Bosco Adong
Gillian's Visit
Gillian's Visit
2011-09-28
Gillian of Beads 4 Books visits the Epoh Tailors.
Messages from Uganda
2011-09-26
Be on the look out for fun little messages from our Uganda Staff!
Clean Teeth
Clean Teeth
2011-09-19
Each Wednesday, the Suubi women gather for an English Class/Information Sharing Session.
Poverty, from the heart of Uganda Staff, Hannah
Poverty, from the heart of Uganda Staff, Hannah
2011-09-09
Hannah, a LGH Uganda Staff shares on Poverty
Jeremy Willet on his Visit to Uganda
Jeremy Willet on his Visit to Uganda
2011-08-29
Blog by Co-founder: Jeremy Willet “My visit to Africa during the famine/drought”
Surprise Sale Today and Tomorrow Only!
Surprise Sale Today and Tomorrow Only!
2011-08-25
Three Products, Three Dollars, August 25 & 26 only!
The All New Spread Campaign is Here
2011-08-22
Today, Light Gives Heat launches the All New Online Spread Campaign
Meet the Ugandan Volunteers: Lauren
Meet the Ugandan Volunteers: Lauren
2011-08-11
This week, meet Lauren, our British volunteer to Uganda!
From the Founders: Remembering Charles
2011-08-05
Dave & Morgan share on Missing Charles Oneka!
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Kat Willet
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Kat Willet
2011-07-28
This week, meet one of our Uganda Volunteers, Kat Willet!
Scenes from the Solar Cooker Project
Scenes from the Solar Cooker Project
2011-07-26
The Solar Cooker Project is moving full force ahead, see what we are up to!
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Meghan Young
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Meghan Young
2011-07-21
Meet our summer Uganda Volunteers. Today, meet Meghan Young!
Anyone have a Measuring Cup
Anyone have a Measuring Cup
2011-07-19
Thoughts from Kate Willet, one of our Uganda Volunteers.
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Sarah Thomas
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Sarah Thomas
2011-07-14
Meet the Uganda-Side Volunteers. Today, meet Sarah Thomas!
Solar Cooker Project Update
Solar Cooker Project Update
2011-06-28
Find out how what the women have to say about the Cookers, now weeks later.
Glasses for the Suubi Women
Glasses for the Suubi Women
2011-06-27
LGH Uganda volunteer, Meghan, updates on our recent collaboration with Eyes On Africa.
Light Gives Heat hosts Second Annual AIDS day
Light Gives Heat hosts Second Annual AIDS day
2011-06-21
On June 9th, Light Gives Heat hosted our 2nd annual Aids day for all our Suubi women, Epoh Tailors and their spouses.
Getting Organized Suubi Style
Getting Organized Suubi Style
2011-06-13
A small glimpse into the structure of Suubi!
You've spoken, We've responded!
You've spoken, We've responded!
2011-06-10
We've listened to your feedback and are adding some fun new changes to our blog!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake on a Sunny Day in Jinja
Pineapple Upside Down Cake on a Sunny Day in Jinja
2011-06-01
The weather was nice, so it became time to bake a cake with our new solar cooker!
NuIntentions
NuIntentions
2011-05-16
We love to highlight other organizations that are doing awesome things! NuIntentions is one you should know about!
Beanies for the Babies
Beanies for the Babies
2011-05-19
Two women make over 100 beanies for the Suubi women's new born babies
SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL DEMONSTRATION WITH LGH UGANDA STAFF: DAY THREE
SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL DEMONSTRATION WITH LGH UGANDA STAFF: DAY THREE
2011-05-19
Part Three: Tuesday through Thursday was filled with baking, cooking and making our own Cookit reflectors!
The Glue Network
The Glue Network
2011-05-18
We are super excited about The Glue Network!
Solar Cookers International Demonstration with LGH Uganda Staff: Day Two
Solar Cookers International Demonstration with LGH Uganda Staff: Day Two
2011-05-17
Part Two: SCI joins LGH Staff, Suubi & Epoh in Jinja to demonstrate and teach sustainable cooking methods!
Solar Cookers International Demonstration with LGH Uganda Staff
Solar Cookers International Demonstration with LGH Uganda Staff
2011-05-12
Part One: SCI joins LGH Staff, Suubi & Epoh in Jinja to demonstrate and teach sustainable cooking methods!
A new Workspace for the Epoh Tailors
A new Workspace for the Epoh Tailors
2011-05-10
The Epoh Tailors have a new workspace!
Sole Hope Empowers One Step at a Time
Sole Hope Empowers One Step at a Time
2011-05-09
Sole Hope exists to provide shoe making skills and materials to those in need in third-world countries.
Our visit to Ssese Islands
Our visit to Ssese Islands
2011-05-02
The Uganda Staff take a fun weekend trip to Ssese Islands
LGH Uganda Staff & Volunteers Remain Safe
LGH Uganda Staff & Volunteers Remain Safe
2011-04-29
Despite current protests in Kampala, Uganda, LGH Uganda Staff & Volunteers remain Safe in Jinja
Getting our Garden growing!
Getting our Garden growing!
2011-04-28
We've decided to start a garden at the LGH House in Uganda!
From the Songwriter, Dan Haseltine
From the Songwriter, Dan Haseltine
2011-04-18
Dan Haseltine, writer of the song that inspired the name of LGH, blogs about what led him to write the tune.
A Boda for a Sofa
A Boda for a Sofa
2011-04-11
After years of use, the Uganda house sofas are sent to retirement.
A Glimpse at Life in Jinja, Uganda
A Glimpse at Life in Jinja, Uganda
2011-04-04
A photographic glance into the daily lives of our LGH Uganda Staff, Suubi women and Epoh Tailors.
Solar Cooker Project in Progress
Solar Cooker Project in Progress
2011-03-30
Fire-less Baskets are being made by the Epoh Tailors & LGH Staff.
Light Gives Heat Spread Campaigner Honored
Light Gives Heat Spread Campaigner Honored
2011-03-28
Illinois Spreadster, Victory Lampert is named La Grange Patch Whiz Kid of the week
Women's Day in Jinja
Women's Day in Jinja
2011-03-21
Uganda Director, Amberle Reyes shares about the celebration of Women's Day in Jinja.
Light Gives Heat Launches New Suubi Site
Light Gives Heat Launches New Suubi Site
2011-03-15
Brand New Site, Brand New Features
LGH is #46
LGH is #46
2011-03-14
LGH #46 on the Relevant's 50 Ideas that Changed Everything
English Classes
English Classes
2011-03-09
A little look into the English & Literacy Class offered to our Women
Sustainable Cooking
Sustainable Cooking
2011-03-07
Uganda Director, Amberle Reyes, shares about their visit with Solar Cooker International.
Caroline
Caroline
2011-03-01
A raw and real blog written from the heart of our Uganda Director, Amberle Reyes
LGH and the things to come
LGH and the things to come
2011-03-01
Keep your eyes peeled for all the newness of LGH
What's going on in the Middle East?
What's going on in the Middle East?
2011-02-28
An overview of the protests in the middle east right now.
Uganda Blogs
Uganda Blogs
2011-02-08
A Blog Posting by Amberle Reyes - (Uganda Director)
Uganda Stretches
Uganda Stretches
2011-01-19
An update from filmmaker Jesse Schluntz during his time in Uganda collecting stories.
Tarp Surfing in Uganda
2011-01-18
Kids in Uganda getting barreled!
The Giving Gift
The Giving Gift
2010-12-09
What if this year was different?
Voice from Uganda
Voice from Uganda
2010-11-09
Stories from our staff on the other side of the earth
You Voted, We Won!
You Voted, We Won!
2010-11-04
Katso wins the big Panasonic prize!
Meet Edith
Meet Edith
2010-10-19
Meet SUUBI sister, Edith!
Suubi Woman with a Story
Suubi Woman with a Story
2010-10-06
Jennifer's story
Tell us what YOU like!
Tell us what YOU like!
2010-09-27
It's, like, super easy to, like...like it.
Intern Highlighted in Newspaper
Intern Highlighted in Newspaper
2010-09-21
Elizabeth Marchetta (LGH intern) is making a difference!
The beauty of contribution
The beauty of contribution
2010-09-15
Light Gives Heat gives you the opportunity to not only add to your style AND spread hope, but it also allows you to have a part in the continuation of providing consistent incomes.
FOTM
FOTM
2010-09-13
What is FOTM?
September Flavour of the Month
September Flavour of the Month
2010-09-09
This September, whether you are a girl or a guy, Suubi is proud to present "Connect", the latest flavour of the Month!
How Far 20 Can Go
How Far 20 Can Go
2010-09-08
$20 a week (40,000-50,000/= shillings) in Jinja, Uganda. A blog written by Carinna Clark, LGH Volunteer in Uganda.
Drug Free Life
Drug Free Life
2010-09-02
We wanted to highlight a couple of artists that are making it known that they are choosing a life of hope; hope for a clear and dynamic future
Blue Star Mothers of America
Blue Star Mothers of America
2010-08-24
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political organization.
Amandas Thoughts.
Amandas Thoughts.
2010-07-21
"When I first began this trip I had no idea all the wonderful things I would encounter..."
Cant Spare the Change
Cant Spare the Change
2010-07-19
On a daily or weekly basis we all walk around and see spare change on the ground.
Footage from Uganda!
2010-07-06
Watch this awesome video of the women of SUUBI.
On The Good Road
On The Good Road
2010-07-06
Onthegoodroad.com stopped by the office!
Ugandan Blog
Ugandan Blog
2010-07-03
Check out this blog from our newly arrived friend in Jinja, Uganda: Liz Marchetta.
Ugandan Blogs
Ugandan Blogs
2010-06-01
A blog from one of our Uganda employees, Andrea Reyes.

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