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Why Is Africa Important to Me? – An Essay by John Wanda

Posted on August 9, 2012 by AAH

The following essay was written by AAH Founder, John Wanda, in response to an essay contest on Why I Love Africa sponsored by the Sullivan Foundation.  We aren’t surprised that he won!  Congratulations, John! Why is Africa Important to Me … Continue reading →

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A Village of Support across Continents for Arlington Academy of Hope

Posted on July 18, 2012 by AAH

(This article is cross-posted from the news section of Marymount University) Each summer, teachers and school administrators in Marymount University’s Master of Education in Administration and Supervision program come to campus for two weeks of intensive classes. They arrive from across … Continue reading →

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AAH Community Appreciation Picnic and Other Events

Posted on May 26, 2012 by AAH

You’re Invited …   To the Arlington Academy of Hope Community Appreciation Picnic Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 4:00 to 7:00 pm Lyon Park Community Center 414 N. Fillmore Street Arlington, VA 22201 Please join us for this fun annual get … Continue reading →

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Bulobi Primary School

Posted on February 20, 2012 by AAH

One year ago, Bulobi Primary School was a typical government school in Uganda, operating outof mud structures and incomplete classrooms with a booming student population.Most of their classrooms were without floors, windows, and doors, creating an inadequate learning environment. Yet,children … Continue reading →

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Thank you to our 2011 SanGala Sponsors

Posted on October 6, 2011 by AAH

Silver Sponsor “Chapman Cubine Adams Hussey, Inc. is a full-service, multi-channel direct marketing firm that specializes in fundraising for not-for-profit organizations.” Washington, DC metro San Francisco, CA 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 50 California St., Suite 460 Arlington, VA 22209 … Continue reading →

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Auction Items Sneak Preview

Posted on October 6, 2011 by AAH

GETAWAYS: VACATION, SPORTS, THEATER V500        VA Winery Tour for 2. Reston Limousine will take you on its public tour (van or bus) of 2 acclaimed VA wineries. $70 V501         Red Fox Inn, Middleburg, … Continue reading →

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AAH SanGala – Sponsorship

Posted on September 2, 2011 by AAH

Hope for Ugandan Children Arlington Academy of Hope 5th Annual Gala & Auction Friday, October 28, 2011 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Key Bridge Marriott, Capitol View Ballroom 1401 Lee Highway Arlington, Virginia 22209     In Uganda, government operated … Continue reading →

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AAH Students Learn by Doing

Posted on June 13, 2011 by AAH

At the Arlington Academy of Hope primary school in eastern Uganda, children learn practical farming skills, and compete to grow the best crops they can for the school kitchen. Continue reading →

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AAH Music Program Reaches New Heights- The National Level!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by AAH

Primary School Music Competitions take place every year in Uganda, and each year Arlington Academy of Hope eagerly participates. However, 2010 was a miraculous year for AAH because it finally reached its ultimate goal and qualified for the NATIONAL level! … Continue reading →

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Headmaster Thomas Visits ThinkFun and Swanson

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Elisa Joseph Anders

by Elisa Joseph Anders On April 30th, AAH Headmaster Thomas and I visited ThinkFun (makers of Math Dice, Rush Hour, and other mind-challenging games). We spoke with Founders Bill Ritichie and Andrea Barthello and curriculum specialist Charlotte Fixler about ways to … Continue reading →

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