Follow-Up meeting and donations for the Treasure Children's Charity NGO, founded by Makerere University political science student Amon Byaruguba

I was so impressed with the work of Amon Byarugaba, the political science student who came to meet with me about youth community engagement after my America@250: Opportunity for Civic Renewal in the US lecture

See this blog post

https://drjsmafricanacademicadventures.blogspot.com/2025/10/dr-jsm-office-hours-meeting-with.html

I wanted to do something to help the children served by the Treasure Children's Charity in Nansana.

As I had already started packing my things for the return trip - it occurred to me that I would have some school supplies and toiletries that I could donate. I was glad that Amon could come back and see me again before I flew back to the US.

We have several ideas for collaboration -- and I am planning to invite him to speak to the USFSP YMCA Civic Fellows at our Civics Institute -- about youth empowerment and stepping up to meet community needs.

For more about the Treasure Children's Charity see https://www.treasurechild.org/

with some donations for the children -- school supplies and toiletries that I could spare from my luggage -- look forward to doing more to support this NGO

I really wasn't expecting a gift myself - but - I do so very much appreciate these beautiful sandals!

will share a pic of me enjoying these sandals in Florida, where we can wear sandals year-round 

the soles are made of recycled tires!!