Meet Katy

As mentioned in the previous blog post, Katy Weprin, a student in the US, has helped us in a very big way.

Here's Katy in her own words.

My name is Katy Weprin and I live in Studio City, California. I am a 17 year old senior at Grover Cleveland High School, as well as a Senior Girl Scout in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California.

When a girl reaches the level of Scouting that I have, they have the option of earning the Gold Award, which is the highest award given in Girl Scouts. A national award, with national standards, it represents initiative, leadership, creativity, communication skills and the ability to make a significant contribution to the community.

For my Gold Award, however, I wanted to reach far beyond my local community to make a difference globally to underserved countries.

I have committed, through my project, "Link'n Kids", to initiate a drive for technological equipment which will aid the Youth for Technology Foundation in Sironko, Uganda.

I am partnering with local business leaders and entrepreneurs, and asking them to help by making donations of unneeded technology, particularly notebook-style computer.

So far, I've collected 20 good working and semi-new laptops from a single company.

The Sherman Oaks/ Studio City Rotary Club has also shared their generosity with a check of $250. This money will go to the specific needs of the Sironko Digital Village.

Although the Gold Award project will be over in September, "Link'n Kids" will likely continue for some time.

I'm excited about what I've accomplished and I wish I could see the shining faces of the children at the Sironko Digital Village.

I'd like to thank Njideka Harry and Sri Arumugam for their devotion and commitment to my project. They've both been there to guide me every step of the way. I couldn't have accomplished what I have without their help.

Thank you Katy for all you have done. We hope that you will come visit us, perhaps soon. You have a home here in Sironko.