I distinctly remember the first time I heard about Hope Speaks. I was in my first job as a Speech-Language Pathologist and a few co-workers and I were on a lunch break during professional development. As the conversation began to turn toward the future and what we each hoped for the direction of our careers, I began to share this crazy dream I have to use my skills as an SLP overseas. One of the girls asked if I'd heard of Hope Speaks and then pulled up the organization's Instagram page. As she shared about the organization and I scrolled through posts, I felt my excitement grow. Right in front of me was proof that this crazy dream was maybe not as crazy as I thought it was. There was proof that there are other people with similar passions, and they are doing the work that I have longed to do. I cannot wait to hold my love for Africa in tandem with my skills as a therapist this summer and see what the Lord may do, and I'm excited to invite you along on the journey as well! 

Hope Speaks is a wonderful ministry to help children with disabilities in Kampala, Uganda. 1 in 7 children are living with a disability. Their main ministry is providing Speech Therapy to hundreds of these children. They teach them to swallow, chew, understand and express language, and so much more. Many of the volunteers are Speech Language Pathology grad students, as well as Speech Therapy professionals. This will help them reach many more children with these services.

Hope Speaks has gone beyond that and also includes hosting other groups who help with projects, food for families, children's day camps, and going and serving in the slums.

Every donation is important and will enable me to be present and help these children with disabilities. Would you kindly consider making a donation? Also, I would appreciate your willingness to share this with others who may want to participate.

Thank you so much for being a part of my life and helping me accomplish something that's important to all of us! God bless you!