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Out in the
community.

Gabriel lives in Uganda now and the work is mostly there, but he still comes back to California a few times a year for talks and updates. Recent talks and videos below.

Watch

Gabriel and the work,
on video.

PCLG · 2018

Gabriel tells his story.

An 8-minute talk at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos: Gabriel's journey out of South Sudan and the start of HH4SS, in his own words.

Trip · Feb 2020

A trip set to music.

Short musical video from the team's February 2020 trip to South Sudan and Uganda: the camps, the schools, the kids.

Upcoming
  • Summer 2026 · Uganda + South Sudan
    Team trip to East Africa

    Board members Ron Dickel and Rev. David Watermulder visit the partner schools and meet with Gabriel, teachers, and administrators.

Recent talks

a few highlights
  • Nov 23, 2025
    Presbyterian Church of Los GatosUpdate on hundreds of children sponsored, head-count audits before tuition payments, and rising costs from civil unrest.
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Dec 15, 2024
    Presbyterian Church of Los GatosFood scarcity and immediate needs — windows, doors, dormitory bunk beds — at the new Juba schools.
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Feb 2023
    Board members visit East AfricaRon Dickel, Marion Dickel, and Rev. David Watermulder visit Gulu Primary, Gulu Central High, Juba Integrated Primary, and Panyndli Refugee Camp.
    Uganda + South Sudan
  • Jan 2023
    Los Altos Christian SchoolStudents raised $2,000 in a fundraiser after Gabriel's visit.
    Los Altos, CA
  • Aug 28, 2022
    Venture Christian ChurchTalk led to sponsorship of education for six refugee children.
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Oct 11, 2017
    World Affairs Council panelModerated by Jane Wales, CEO of World Affairs and the Global Philanthropy Forum.
    San Francisco, CA

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