Building Hope Through the Trades & Education in Uganda with Ann Hill & Richard Mutaawe

Want a fresh perspective on how trades transform lives and communities? Start here.

In this special edition of Around the Campfire, Katie Donovan sits down with Ann Hill, President of African Children Today, and Richard Mutaawe, ACT’s on-site Program Director in Uganda. Together, they share how education, entrepreneurship, and trades training are creating lasting impact in one of the world’s hardest-hit regions.

From schools where every child finishes primary education to carpentry shops, welding programs, and local businesses that sustain jobs, this conversation highlights the universal power of the trades to change futures.

For HVAC, plumbing, and electrical leaders, it’s a reminder that the same values that grow your business—commitment, skill-building, and perseverance—are the very things that can transform communities worldwide.

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Key Takeaways:

• Trades = Transformation – Carpentry, welding, and vocational skills lift entire families out of poverty.
• Education That Delivers – Every ACT student completes primary school, compared to 1 in 10 nationally.
• Small Business, Big Impact – Local bakeries and shops create jobs and fund schools.
• 100% to the Mission – A zero-overhead model ensures that every U.S. donation goes directly to Uganda.
• Shared Values = Shared Growth – The same principles that fuel trade business success in the U.S. are transforming communities abroad.