How Speakers for Africa Inspires Evergreen, Colorado to Support Ugandan Students
- Peyton Thomas
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Building a Bridge Between Evergreen, Colorado and Uganda to Support Uganda students
Connecting communities through education, culture, and impact
At Speakers for Africa, our mission goes beyond supporting education in Uganda—we are committed to building meaningful connections between Evergreen, Colorado and the communities we serve. By creating real, tangible ties between cultures, we inspire our local community to take part in efforts that support students in Uganda. Speakers for Africa works to support Uganda students through education, sanitation, and community-driven programs.
From a Personal Connection to a Global Mission
It all started with a mother and son’s deep love for Uganda. After spending time living there on and off since 1997, Penny Randell and Peyton Thomas built lasting relationships and gained a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing students and communities.
What began as a small effort—enlisting a few friends in the Evergreen community to help during COVID—quickly grew into something much bigger.
With the support of a lawyer and a CPA, that grassroots effort became official, and Speakers for Africa was established as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Community Events That Drive Impact
Image Placement: Blue Sky Showcase / event photo
Events play a vital role in connecting Evergreen to Uganda. From local gatherings like the Blue Sky Showcase House Concert to community-driven fundraisers, these moments bring people together to support real change.
Events like this raise awareness and directly fund school projects, sanitation initiatives, and youth programs in Uganda.
Creating Tangible Cultural Connections
🎵 Dance
We encourage Colorado teens to engage with Ugandan music through dance. At the Evergreen Holiday Walk, students from a Conifer dance school performed to Ugandan music, bringing culture to life in a powerful way.
⚽ Soccer
Soccer connects youth across continents. By encouraging participation in Evergreen, we mirror the boys’ and girls’ teams we support in Uganda—creating shared experiences.
🎨 Crafts & Jewelry
Adults in our community engage through crafts and jewelry, supporting Ugandan artisans while building deeper cultural understanding.
Bringing Uganda to Evergreen Through Dance
One of the most powerful ways we connect cultures is through music and dance. We encourage Colorado teens to engage with Ugandan culture by dancing to Ugandan music, creating a fun and meaningful connection to the communities we serve.
During the Evergreen Holiday Walk, students from a Conifer dance school performed a tap dance routine set to popular Ugandan music. This performance introduced the community to Ugandan culture in a way that was both engaging and memorable.
Engaging Youth Through Soccer
Soccer is a universal language, and we use it to connect youth in Colorado with students in Uganda. By encouraging kids in Evergreen to participate in soccer, we create a shared experience that mirrors the boys’ and girls’ teams we support in Uganda.
This connection helps young people understand that, despite distance, they share common interests, passions, and opportunities to support one another.
Building Cultural Connections Through Art and Craft
We also encourage adults in our community to engage with Ugandan culture through crafts, jewelry, and other handmade goods. These items not only support artisans and communities in Uganda but also allow people in Evergreen to feel personally connected to the impact they are making.
Creating Lasting Impact Through Community Engagement
At its core, Speakers for Africa is about creating meaningful, lasting impact through connection. By engaging the Evergreen, Colorado community in cultural experiences, events, and shared activities, we turn awareness into action.
When people can see, hear, and experience Ugandan culture, they are more inspired to contribute—whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness.
Together, we are building a bridge between Evergreen and Uganda—one rooted in education, culture, and shared humanity. Speakers for Africa works to support Uganda students through education, sanitation, and community-driven programs.
Understanding the Challenges
Students in Uganda face real barriers:
Limited access to school supplies
Poor infrastructure
Sanitation challenges
Financial hardship
Speakers for Africa works directly with communities to address these challenges through targeted, sustainable solutions.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
📚 School supplies provided
🚽 Sanitation projects completed
⚽ Youth programs supported
🏫 Schools improved
Your support creates real, measurable impact.
Be Part of the Impact
Whether through donations, volunteering, or attending events, you can help create lasting change.
Speakers for Africa works to support Uganda students through education, sanitation, and community-driven programs.
Together, we are building a bridge between Evergreen and Uganda—one rooted in education, culture, and shared humanity. 👉 Get Involved → https://www.speakersforafrica.org
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