Sharyn

As founder of UBU I found my inspiration from my brother Tony who was a foster child, then adopted by my parents when he was five. After listening to his stories about the treatment he received while in the homes I began to think of what it was like for him as well as the thousands of other kids. I decided to start the school after Tony passed on in 2008. It is my tribute to him and all that he did for me. Of all the things I've done in my life, this is the one thing that truly makes me feel like I'm finally on the right path.

A Loving Family

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I watched unobserved. I was in awe of the tenderness, caring and love of this nine year old as she rocked and cajoled her year old baby brother into being content. I was in awe. Was this an innate skill this child was born with? Were other children so adept at caring for their siblings, … Read more

Just Ask

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I was talking with Greg this morning, he’s an artist in San Francisco and has an amazing art Gallery, Johnny Utah’s in San Francisco at 1495 Valencia. I was telling him that one of the things I wanted to do was to create a Caribbean Music Festival in Belize to increase the almost non existent … Read more