September 2026 Newsletter
the Entry Ban on Ugandans
Unfortunately, the CDC further extended its existing entry ban in response to the recent Ebola outbreak to October 9, 2026. This applies to all nationals from the DRC, the South Sudan and Uganda. Please pray for the Align Team as we work to provide you with the latest developments in Uganda without Alex and Millie this fall.
Patron Events in the South Bay
Align International will be holding two dinners at H.T. Grill in Redondo Beach on the following dates:
- Thursday October 18 at 6:00 pm
- Sunday October 22 at 5:30 pm.
We will share updates on our Ugandan partners' progress in our sponsorship programs and the Life Homes. We will also give an overview of the Donela Schools and our capital project for this fall - two dormitories for boys and girls at the Donela Primary School in Bombo. There will be a Q & A time so you can get all your questions answered.
Please email Hannah at Hannah@aligninternational.
5th Annual Dinkin' for da Kids
Pickleball Tournament
November 8, 2026
starting at 1 pm
Palos Verdes Tennis Center
IT'S OFFICIAL! The date for this our 5th annual Dinkin' for da Kids pickleball tournament of Sunday November 8 starting at 1 pm. We will have some "Novemberfest" fun, so feel free to come dressed in your finest lederhosen or dirndl, and enjoy dinking and smashing at the Palos Verdes Tennis Club. Indulge in some bratwurst, pretzels and other goodies after a fabulous day of pickleball. Buy tickets for our fabulous raffle items and place bids during our live auction. And plan to put on your dancing shoes for P.T. and the Cruisers starting at 5 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
** CALLING ALL DONORS **
We're seeking raffle and auction item donations: gift baskets, sports events and paraphernalia, experiences, services, merchandise, restaurant gift cards, and other unique items are all greatly appreciated and help us maximize our fundraising impact.
If you or your business would like to contribute a raffle or auction item, please reach out to Hannah at hannah@aligninternational.
2026 Medical Mission
Our Ugandan partners and friends at Peninsula Community Church had an AMAZING medical mission at the end of last month. Pastor Jim said, "I think 245 local folks and over 200 medical staff came together for this week of ministry. It was powerful." Many experienced and heard of the love of Jesus from the team. Highlights include:
* 4,492 patients through triage
* 9,436 cases/or patient visits
* 3,301 tests performed
* 99 surgeries in two locations
Check out some of the photos below - you can see why church staff overheard a couple of Muslim women talking, "Oh how they loved us this week!'”
Life With Hope Children for September
This month we feature twin girls who were abandoned by their father and mother and now live with their elderly grandmother. Sadly twins are at risk for kidnapping in Uganda by witch doctors who believe their body parts are magical and use them in their witchcraft. Martha and Lovinsa each need a sponsor so they can regularly receive meals, healthcare and attend school. Please click here to sponsor Martha and here to sponsor Lovinsa.
Martha Kanyera Babirye (Left) & Lovinsa Nabumba Nakato (Right)
P.S. Finished Donela High Dormitory!
Here is the latest report from Deo Kabugo, Civil Engineer for the Uganda team: "The dormitory is 99.9% complete and has started to be used by the Donela High School girls. The only pending works include installing the outlet pipes to complete the gutter system, and installing the wardrobes and laundry lines. These shall be done as soon as possible.
Our hearts are full of thanks to God for the great things that are happening. Great thanks to you all for the great efforts. May God continue blessing you and the works of your hands."
All of us at Align extend our congratulations and sincere thanks to all those in Uganda and the U.S. who brought this projection to fruition!
The Donela High School girls' dormitory is now housing students