Beneficiary Selection Process

In selecting the recipients of scholarships, ASSET considers a wide range of factors to obtain a holistic view of the circumstances faced by each applicant. We consider such things as academic performance, educational and career goals as well as personal experiences in dealing with life challenges. All applicants are given a chance to show why they believe they are best qualified to receive assistance and how this assistance will help them meet their stated goals. It is important to note however, that ASSET does not select the recipients of scholarships on the basis of tribe or gender. What we seek to identify are students who are genuinely interested in finishing their studies and whose performance indicates a promise of solid returns on the investment made by ASSET and its partners.

Beads, beads, beads!

In December 2008, ASSET Uganda launched the Bead to Read program. The Bead to Read program sells beautiful paper-beaded necklaces and other jewelry from Uganda to directly benefit the ASSET program.

What are paper beads?
Paper beads are made from recycled magazines and other paper products. All of ASSET's Bead to Read beads have been hand-made by Ugandan women and men as part of an income-generation project. The beads come in all sorts of colors, sizes, and styles. Many people can't believe they're made from recycled paper!

Why buy beads from ASSET?
When you buy beads from ASSET, you can take comfort in knowing that all proceeds are invested back into ASSET. Thus, your purchase of beads directly supports the education of students in Uganda. In addition, ASSET purchases its beads from low-income Ugandans, many of whom have been displaced by war or are living with HIV/AIDS.

For more information about the ASSET Bead to Read program, please send us an email at info.assetuganda@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays from ASSET Uganda!

We would like to extend our holiday wishes to everyone, on behalf of the ASSET Uganda family. During this season, let us find joy in our lives and remember those who are less fortunate than us.

After her visit to Uganda in November 2008, Shara Haq has been selling Ugandan paper bead necklaces and bracelets to raise money for ASSET. We would like to extend our gratitude for her enthusiasm and efforts!

We would also like to announce two more donations that were received:
$100 from Mason Rudd and Peggy Mudd
$100 from Dr. John and Judy Petry

In January, we will be profiling ASSET's first beneficiary, so stay tuned!

First Milestones

There are some new and exciting developments at ASSET.

Recently we finalized the designing and printing of the ASSET brochure. It provides a brief and hopefully clear description of our vision, our mission, our beneficiaries and our approach to achieving our goals. These brochures will be one of the primary means by which we will make ASSET known to potential partners and perhaps enable us to garner some much needed support for our work. The production of these brochures was financed by Chris & Heather Lukolyo while the design and print work was done by Ruth Tile.

Another new development was the reciept of our very first donations from the following people:

- Cynthia Haq - $100
- Shara Haq - $100
- Chris & Heather Lukolyo - $100

To these individual and all others who have shown support in various ways we are thankful. Some have not given money but have given their time and guidance.