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Mission Statement

ChildrenUP is committed to strengthening the spirit of the people of northern Uganda from the ChildrenUP in partnership with schools and organizations with the same mission in mind.
Our Beliefs

1) We believe that all children are entitled to basic human rights.
2) We believe that a child’s health and well-being sustain educational success.
3) We believe that education provides hope and empowerment.
4) We believe that the Ugandan cultures be respected.
 
Members of the Board

Charles Laliberte, Director
Joseph Valintis, Assist. Director of Finances
Linda Carpenter, Assist. Director of Student Affairs
Dotty Valintis, Secretary
Phyllis Cady, Treasurer
Elizabeth Laliberte, Researcher
Ed Rebek, Communication and Design
Karlette Murray, Web Coordinator
Mike Lynch, Financial Planner

Members-at-Large
Judy Bredemann
Laker David
Angela Krausfeldt
Nicole Laliberte

How We Became Involved


On a visit to see his daughter in Uganda in 2005, Charlie Laliberte spent most of his time visiting the wonders that Uganda has to offer. However, his daughter’s discoveries through a previous visit caused a shadow over Charlie’s impression created by the richness of the landscape and wildlife. Charlie initiated connection with one his daughter’s contacts in Gulu. His contact with Emmanuel Mwaka of the NGO United Youth Action for Progress initiated a deeper understanding of the needs of the people, and Charlie realized that action was needed. Together with a group of friends, ChildrenUP was formed and action was begun.