Our Story
Why Education for Hope?
Education for Hope is a 501( c) 3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Our focus as Education for Hope is to assist, promote and support the education of young people in the district of Kaberamaido, Uganda. The goal of Education for Hope is to increase the awareness of healthcare education and its’ importance to change a community.
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and
world better than you found it.”
– Marian Wright Edelman
Who are we?
Our journey began in April 2017, our first trip to Kaberamaido, Uganda for a service project. We were introduced to a district of 230,000 persons, where 80% of the population lives below the poverty line.
During our week, we meet two remarkable young women who had decided to break away from the traditional expected life style of a 15-18-year-old girl in Kaberamaido.They dreamt of becoming professional nurses.
The difficulties confronting these children are social-economic and cultural driven. Most children receive a limited schooling because their parents cannot afford to pay for secondary education. Unfortunately, these young girls enter in to early age marriages, and are unable to complete a proper education.
Rebecca and Hope are special young women, who were hoping to change their lives. We are thankful that we met, these 2 girls and the entire community of Kaberamaido have changed our lives. Their dreams have influenced us to care and make a change in not only their lives, but now the lives of many young people interested in the nursing profession. Education for Hope
We Care to make a Change.
Acheng Carol and Opwonyo Jon
Founder / Board Members
Carol W. Clark- Founder
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, RN
Masters of Public Administration- University of Baltimore
Rochester, NY General Hospital, Cardiac Care
Johns Hopkins Hospital, PICU
University of Baltimore Hospital, High Risk Obstetrics
Colorado State University Health Center
Soroptimist International Women’s organization
Lived in USA, UK, PRC, UAE
Jonathan Clark- Secretary and Treasurer
BS- Business administration
30+ years career
President global water analytics and treatment company
SVP Emerging Markets- Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, with medical device companies (Beckman Coulter, Cepheid, Leica)
Lived and worked in USA, UK, PRC, UAE
Roseann Royle
Fundraising professional with > 20 yrs. experience in the nonprofit sector.
Experienced in all aspects of a comprehensive advancement program.
Public Relations, Event Management and Nonprofit governance leadership
Launched and completed several Capital Campaigns
Worked in secondary education, international social services, and healthcare systems
Current Board Member and Development Committee Chair, Advent Health.
Lived and worked in USA, PRC, Thailand
Dr. Kathy Bradshaw
PhD, RN, PNP, CNE in Nursing
Clinical experience in primary, acute care, and pediatrics rehabilitation
Nursing educator and academic administrator at University of South Carolina, University of Colorado, Radford University, University of Northern Colorado, James Madison University and Eastern Michigan University
Currently serving as Professor and Academic Strategist at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing
Dr. Karen Gorton
PhD, RN, FNP in Nursing
Clinical experience in Emergency Nursing and as a Certified Athletic Trainer
Nurse Educator with experience teaching across the spectrum, from that of Certified Nursing Assistant to Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy programs.
Currently serving as Associate Dean of Academics at the University of Wyoming - Her undergraduate/graduate-level teaching foci include acute care nursing, nursing education, informatics, leadership, foundations of nursing, health assessment, medical/surgical nursing, pathophysiology, and community-health nursing.
Karen follows in the footsteps of her Grandmother, who was a nurse, friend, mentor to her global community.