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Today, I’m turning the blog over to Brix. She’s a student from Australia, but also a recent volunteer and all-around lover of Uganda. This post is full of insider information and enthusiasm for responsible travel. If Uganda isn’t currently on your bucket list, according to Brix, you should add it…
I’ve been writing this post in my head for about a year now. I’ve lived in Uganda for over 12 years and I’m a serious book worm. While I still keep up with my favourite Canadian and other Western authors, I’ve read some exceptional African literature and non-fiction publications over…
The Real Uganda has been hosting international volunteers, since January, 2005. We’ve had over 800 people from all over the world come through our doors. It’s been incredibly fun and eye opening for everyone involved. While I won’t dwell on the detailed work of The Real Uganda here, this explains…
This week, I’m turning the blog over to Kristen McFadden. She’s a 24 year old Canadian, who volunteered with The Real Uganda for a month back in 2015. Why are we talking to her now? Because she’s heading back to Uganda in May, 2017 to re-join The Real Uganda. We…
We received some great news from our women’s group in Kawuku, Buikwe, yesterday. Not sure if you know this, but Uganda experienced a rather severe drought these past 5 months. The rains that typically fall in November, didn’t come. These rains allow us to grow the food we eat in…
Since the 1970s, our global population has been undergoing a (gradual) green revolution. People today understand that a modern lifestyle needs to either preserve or replenish the earth’s precious natural resources. The very same resources (air, water, sub-surface minerals) that only became threatened with the drive toward infinite economic growth…
You know what’s the biggest fear people have about volunteering and travel in East Africa? Health and safety. Which is hilarious as this place is safer than most American and European cities. Petty crime and theft are low. War and pestilence is the subject of novels. Don’t just take my…