Coffee That Supports Our Cause

Coffee That Supports Our Cause

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, with over fifty countries and a population of nearly 1.4 billion. It is home to nine known environmental biomes with the equatorial belt cutting straight through the middle of Africa. Harvested all throughout this...
The Power of a Picture

The Power of a Picture

We’ve all heard the cliche, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” From four-story-high billboards and full-color glossy magazine to social media viewed on smartphones and wearable technology, great images stop us in our tracks. Images capture our attention because or...

Speedbumps

Our local neighborhood association recently lobbied our City Council to construct speed bumps along the main road leading into our subdivision. As a parent, I was excited to see them installed along that road because I’ve seen far too many near-misses between speeding...
The Reluctant Traveler

The Reluctant Traveler

I was the VERY reluctant traveler. I hesitantly went to Uganda with friends who started, and have been working with what is now www.ugandashoetrees.com for almost 20 years. Not a “spa getaway.” Instead, doing the unknown in an unknown place with unknown...
My Favorite Part of the Job

My Favorite Part of the Job

I am often asked, “What’s your favorite part of the work you do for Uganda Shoe Trees?” For a number of years, it was quite difficult for me to answer because I really and truly love everything that I do with UST. I enjoy immensely the time I get to spend with the...