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, MPA

  • 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

  • Retired Professor and Academic Strategist at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing