News – Shine International

In Loving Memory of Pastor Ekapolon Phillip (May 5, 1978 – August 31, 2022)

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Director Pastor Ekapolon Phillip, who departed this world on August 31, 2022. Pastor...

Alokait Joyce Brenda; The first graduate of Shine International

Alokait Joyce Brenda, born into a family of eight, faced adversity from an early age. Her father passed away in 2006 when she was just in top class (Pre-School/Nursery),...

Helping out the family of Odongo Robert.

With money from the 5K that Shine International was blessed to receive, we were able to help out the family of Odongo Robert. The man with disabilities, his hand can type like...

Born to SHINE

Meet Tereza. She was born to SHINE. When Brian lived in Pallisa from 2004-2006, he used to have a group of about 10 kids who came to his house nearly every day after he...

Pallisa Public Library

Brian built Pallisa Public Library when he was a Peace Corps volunteer from 2004-2006, and the library continues to flourish today. We visited in July 2019 and were so...

The Pillow Case Dress Project

In July, we distributed over 300 pillowcase dresses to girls in Tororo, Uganda. The dresses were made by the gracious women of St. John Lutheran Church and Emmanuel Lutheran...