Chess, Waterfalls and Hope
April 20, 2014
After an early wakeup call, everyone headed to the Portland citywide Chess Tournament headed by Chess For Success at Floyd Light Middle School. Robert and Phiona shared some inspiring words of believing…
They are in the US
April 18, 2014
Robert and Phiona have landed safely in the United States! They have been resting to prepare for everything to officially start tomorrow at the City Wide Chess Tournament in Portland,…
Phiona Meets a Hero
April 05, 2014
It is not often that we get to meet one of our heroes or inspirations. And often times when we do it ends up being a disappointment. Yesterday Phiona and…
Phiona and Robert to embark on USA Tour
April 04, 2014
In April Phiona and her coach, Robert Katende, will be sharing their stories, and the many other successes of chess as an education tool in Uganda, with the Bill and…
Day 2 in New York
April 03, 2014
Hello everyone,It started early with a breakfast meeting with Beatriz Marinello, Vice President of FIDE, the world governing body for chess. During our visit we discussed ways in which Sports…
Robert and Phiona Leave for NYC
April 02, 2014
Hello Everyone,We are so happy to be back in the USA and appreciate all your prayers and encouragement that made this possible.We arrived on Thursday, March 28 at Dulles International…
The Queen of Katwe: Phiona Mutesi
April 01, 2014
Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi are in America to speak at the Women in the World Summit on April 5, 2013 and make several other appearances. They will be…