The impact of COVID 19 is being felt the world over. Even if you’re living in a country currently not in lockdown mode, your daily habits have changed. Social distancing is something else, eh? There are currently 160 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Uganda. Many...
Today (October 9, 2019) Uganda turns 57. Yes, 57 years of Independence from Britain. 57 years of self-rule. 57 years of nation building. Now a proud dual-citizen, I’m originally from Canada. Independence Day means something very different to me than it does to a...
I’ve read some exceptional African literature and non-fiction publications over the years. They’ve helped me to learn history, culture, and check my privilege. They’ve validated my thoughts on the realities of humanitarian aid. They’ve allowed me to delve deeper into...
October through March are popular months to volunteer in Uganda. This time of year tends to attract longer term volunteers, ready to fully dig into our programs, communities, and culture. The longer volunteers stay, the more they do, the better they connect, and the...
Awhile back, this article circulated the internet and caused a bit of a sensation. It stated that Uganda is the “most entrepreneurial country” on earth. People around the world were tickled that developing countries could top a list of anything taken to be positive....
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