Next Session Plans

Patrick Lutalo • August 18, 2019

I am excited to tell you about the plans we have for the next session of Teach Men to Fish when I go back to Uganda the first December for three months.

This will be the third of the three month training sessions for the apprentices who began learning the basics of the construction trade in December 2017. I am very grateful that my employer, Saunders Construction in Denver, allows me to take three months off each year to go to my home area in Uganda to train young men and women in construction skills so they can get good jobs and end the cycle of poverty that makes life so difficult for so many families.

This year we will be renovating a maternity facility that is in great need of repair; and in spite of its condition, it is still being used.

The sign that was just posted near the facility informs the community about the project and invites their support. The message was translated into the local language so everyone can know what’s going on. This project will allow the apprentices to learn new skills as well as use the skills they have already learned over the past two years as they work on this tangible, meaningful contribution to the community. The estimated cost of the project is $56,000, which will mainly go for buying building materials. This will also show the community the competence of the apprentices and their willingness to work hard. Perhaps most important is having this project be a demonstration of sharing God’s love with the community, which is the foundation of Teach Men to Fish: to have the work be to the glory of God and to show His love in all they do.

If you would like to support the training of these young people and help them with the renovation of the maternity facility, please go to the “Donate” site and select “General” to give any amount. Thank you very much!!

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We are deeply honored to receive this special community award and grateful to everyone who has supported the mission of Teach Men to Fish. This recognition is not simply a celebration of one individual, but of the apprentices, volunteers, families, mentors, donors, and community partners who have made this work possible. As Patrick Lutalo shares in his appreciation report, every milestone has been achieved through the dedication of countless people working toward a common purpose. What began as a construction skills training program has grown into something far greater. Apprentices are not only learning valuable trades that provide sustainable careers, but they are also using those skills to transform their own communities. From building a much-needed maternity facility in rural Uganda to constructing a new Community Healthcare Center that will eventually serve more than 500,000 people, these projects demonstrate the lasting impact of investing in people and practical education. Although time during the award ceremony will not allow Patrick to share the full story, we invite you to read his complete appreciation report below. It highlights the journey behind Teach Men to Fish, the remarkable accomplishments of its apprentices, and the vision for creating stronger, healthier communities through education, opportunity, and service. Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement and support continue to empower lives and inspire hope for generations to come.