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A week in Busubi—virtually!
It’s been a year of virtual firsts for many of us—virtual meetings, virtual trivia, virtual workshops, virtual choir... you tell us how...

Beck Boon
Sep 29, 20206 min read
Busubi is back to school
Every month I find a special treat in the reports. Not only do I read all about what the students and teachers have been up to in Busubi...

Beck Boon
Feb 16, 20202 min read


🗣 We’re in the news again!
We’ve been in the news! 📡 Both on the radio and in print. 📰 Followings are looking for the last few volunteers to join us in May this...

Team Followings
Feb 5, 20201 min read


Directing our energy as a globally-focused organisation
Our hearts have been pulled in many directions already this year. And we’re only 21 days in. It’s been incredibly heartbreaking...

Beck Boon
Jan 21, 20203 min read
Dance for prosperity
Last month BEC Music, Dance and Drama students officially began dance troupe training. We think this will begin a new exciting phase,...

Beck Boon
Dec 14, 20191 min read


School statistics from Uganda
Only 1 in 4 Ugandan children who starts primary school makes it to secondary school. Less than half (40 per cent) of students are...

Beck Boon
Dec 11, 20191 min read
Has the library been a success?
Together we built a library in July 2019. Followings Foundation and Busubi leaders and students all pitched in to unpack and shop for...

Beck Boon
Dec 4, 20191 min read


✨ Gift of Giving // Books 4 Busubi 💕
This festive season we’re sharing the gift of generosity with Busubi. We reached out to the small, but evolving Ugandan community, asking...

Beck Boon
Dec 3, 20191 min read


Last week’s classes in Busubi
After each class, teachers at the Busubi Empowered Communities Learning Centre make a note of their lesson plan and reflect on the...

Beck Boon
Nov 28, 20191 min read


Our July 2019 trip - through the eyes of Alexis van Maanen.
To my generous and ever-appreciated donors and all those considering work with Followings Foundation in the future, I would like to...

Team Followings
Nov 23, 20194 min read


Sass, style and a heart for helping others
This woman is exactly what you'd ask for as a school & community leader. Fun, talented, enthusiastic & passionate about making a difference!

Beck Boon
Nov 21, 20191 min read
A report from our May 2018 trip – Carla Bellomarino
Hey legends! Thanks for making the great move in donating to local NGO Followings earlier this year to support the town of Busubi in...

Team Followings
Oct 16, 20183 min read


Our November 2017 trip! Written by Ross Hitt.
A report on my first visit to Busubi SOME CONTEXT Rural Uganda. Children play soccer with plastic bags. Girls fetch water instead of...

Team Followings
Dec 12, 20177 min read


I couldn’t ask for a better team…
This is just the beginning of our journey – and it’s a long one that can’t be made alone. And so I count my blessings every day. Like the...

Team Followings
Oct 12, 20171 min read


Followings in the Australian news with Eddie McGuire
Chatting to Rosie, Luke and Eddie on Triple M’s Hot Breakfast this morning brought back so many amazing memories for me, and their...

Team Followings
Aug 22, 20171 min read


Chatting with Danielle Williams from The Daily Mix
Sharing the story of Followings on breakfast television!

Team Followings
Aug 16, 20171 min read
Some info about Busubi Village, Uganda
In the rural village of Busubi, Uganda, there is a need for community. Children play soccer with plastic bags. Girls fetch water instead...

Team Followings
Aug 14, 20171 min read
Our November 2017 trip hits TV news!
Super excited to chat all about our upcoming trip on Fox10 today! I never feel like there is enough time to talk about everything, but...

Team Followings
Aug 14, 20171 min read
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