In this episode of More Precious Than Rubies, we sit down with Michelle Jue, founder of The Mawanda Project, to talk about the relationships, vision, and persistence behind a mission that began with one trip to Uganda and grew into lasting educational impact. Michelle shares how she balances a demanding career in engineering with the responsibility of leading a nonprofit initiative across the world. Learn more about the Mawanda Project: https://www.themawandaproject.com/ourstory ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Michelle’s first trip to Uganda in 2010 6:18 What the West gets wrong about missions 7:15 How Bonny Mawanda shaped the project 10:16 From sponsoring students to building a school 11:36 Turning a passion project into long-term commitment 21:56 Short-term missions vs. long-term relationship 25:03 Why education changes a child’s future 29:17 Balancing engineering, a 9–5, and nonprofit work 32:56 Practical ways to get involved with The Mawanda Project 35:29 Final reflections and encouragement

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TOMORROW! In this episode of More Precious Than Rubies, we sit down with Michelle Jue, founder of The Mawanda Project, to talk about the relationships, vision, and persistence behind a mission that began with one trip to Uganda and grew into lasting educational impact. Michelle shares how she balances a demanding career in engineering with the responsibility of leading a nonprofit initiative across the world.

“God must really love me to rescue me from that.” 🎧 NEW episode is out now! Watch/Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #traumacounseling #traumarecovery

History reflects the people we honor…and too often women are missing from it. I encourage you to learn more about a woman in history this month, and help carry their story forward. #womenshistory #cesarchavez #doloreshuerta #womenshistorymonth

Your value is not a label that the world puts on you. Your value is as a child of God. Watch/Listen to the most recent episode of More Precious Than Rubies with Estha Trouw and Rehema for Kids. #childofgod #orphanage #specialneedskids

Education matters at Rehema for Kids because it helps break the cycle of poverty, but their deepest focus is teaching children that their value is not as an “orphan,” their value is as a child of God. And in a place where tribalism can be a dividing line, that identity becomes the thread that turns “different tribes” into brothers and sisters in Christ. 🎧 NEW episode is out now wherever you get your podcasts!

The big five is teaching character and leadership skills at @rehemaforkids 🐆🐘🐃🦏