Guardian Christmas appeal 2009: 'I will be able to help my family and my community'
Former child soldier Tom on his dream of continuing his education and training as an accountant
The Guardian's Christmas appeal 2009: Tom's story
After escaping from the Lord's Resistance Army, Tom returned to his village to look after his younger brothers and sisters. He hopes a scholarship from the Mvule Trust will help him study economics so he can support his family in the future
The Guardian's Christmas appeal 2009: Alice's story
Alice comes from a large farming family in north-east Uganda. Money raised through the Guardian's Christmas appeal will help her get a scholarship to study nursing
Polly Toynbee, Jonathan Freedland, Richard Williams and Hadley Freeman among those who will be taking readers' donations for the Mvule Trust on Saturday
After receiving a scholarship to study her A-levels, Grace is now taking a a university degree and hopes to become a teacher. Richard M Kavuma meets her
Start bidding in our celebrity wrapping paper auction. All proceeds will go towards the Guardian and Observer Christmas appeal, raising money for education scholarships for young people in the Teso region of north-east Uganda
Katine Christmas appeal 2009: 'I want an education. I want to change my life'
The 2009 Christmas appeal again focuses on Katine in Uganda. Here Simon explains why he is desperate to be able to afford higher education – and help to feed the seven siblings who depend on him
Christmas appeal: together we can make a difference in Uganda
Alan Rusbridger
Alan Rusbridger: Today we launch the third and final Christmas appeal for our aid project in Uganda
Why Mvule?
Amelia Gentleman explains why the Guardian and Observer have teamed up with the Mvule Trust for this year's Christmas appeal
What will your money buy?
From paper, exercise books and toothbrushes to school uniforms, room and board and a two-year course. Find out how your generous donations can help young people complete their education
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