 Stephanie Van Dyke spent time living and volunteering in Katooke Village in rural Uganda. The urgent need for the most basic medical care that she witnessed every day was her inspiration for choosing a career in medicine, with the ultimate goal of building self-sustaining clinics in Uganda and other underserved areas.Also during this time Stephanie met and befriended John Kalule, a native Ugandan, who helped her adjust to the challenges posed by life in rural Africa (including, but not limited to, sharing her bed with rats and fire ants). Stephanie and John remained in touch in the ensuing years and John has devoted himself to helping ensure the project's success. |
