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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
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
2012-04-18
Lauren our Project Coordinator in Uganda shares about how the magwa house is dealing the power supply shortage in Jinja.
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
2012-04-03
Six Suubi women demos solar cookers for fellow Ugandans.
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
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!
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
2012-02-27
Today's blog features two new volunteers and their experience thus far in Uganda.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
2011-11-28
From the Heart and Soul of Suubi: Meet Jennifer Marion
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
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
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
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
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
2011-10-24
Blog Entry from Corey Collier of World Bicycle Relief recapping the first day of the race.
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.
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
2011-10-10
Meet Christine Luwum one of the many heart and souls of Suubi.
Messages from Uganda
2011-09-26
Be on the look out for fun little messages from our Uganda Staff!
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
2011-09-09
Hannah, a LGH Uganda Staff shares on Poverty
Jeremy Willet on his Visit to Uganda
2011-08-29
Blog by Co-founder: Jeremy Willet “My visit to Africa during the famine/drought”
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
2011-08-11
This week, meet Lauren, our British volunteer to Uganda!
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
2011-07-26
The Solar Cooker Project is moving full force ahead, see what we are up to!
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Meghan Young
2011-07-21
Meet our summer Uganda Volunteers. Today, meet Meghan Young!
Meet the Uganda Volunteers: Sarah Thomas
2011-07-14
Meet the Uganda-Side Volunteers. Today, meet Sarah Thomas!
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
2011-06-27
LGH Uganda volunteer, Meghan, updates on our recent collaboration with Eyes On Africa.
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.
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
2011-06-01
The weather was nice, so it became time to bake a cake with our new solar cooker!
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
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
2011-05-19
Part Three: Tuesday through Thursday was filled with baking, cooking and making our own Cookit reflectors!
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
2011-05-12
Part One: SCI joins LGH Staff, Suubi & Epoh in Jinja to demonstrate and teach sustainable cooking methods!
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.
LGH Uganda Staff & Volunteers Remain Safe
2011-04-29
Despite current protests in Kampala, Uganda, LGH Uganda Staff & Volunteers remain Safe in Jinja
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 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
2011-03-30
Fire-less Baskets are being made by the Epoh Tailors & LGH Staff.
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
2011-03-21
Uganda Director, Amberle Reyes shares about the celebration of Women's Day in Jinja.
Sustainable Cooking
2011-03-07
Uganda Director, Amberle Reyes, shares about their visit with Solar Cooker International.
What's going on in the Middle East?
2011-02-28
An overview of the protests in the middle east right now.
Uganda Stretches
2011-01-19
An update from filmmaker Jesse Schluntz during his time in Uganda collecting stories.
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.
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
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
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
2010-08-24
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political
organization.
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
2010-07-19
On a daily or weekly basis we all walk around and see spare change on the ground.
Ugandan Blog
2010-07-03
Check out this blog from our newly arrived friend in Jinja, Uganda: Liz Marchetta.