Girls Get Skills – School is Open!
The Real Uganda’s Girls Get Skills practical skills training program launched in September 2021 with much enthusiasm from the mothers and daughters of Lugacraft Kiteza Rural Women’s Group, in Buikwe District, Uganda. As schools in Uganda have been closed...
Corona Virus and The Real Uganda
The impact of COVID-19 is still being felt the world over. While most strict lockdown conditions have been relaxed, many of you are experiencing a second (and even third) wave of viral spread. Daily habits are simply not what they used to be. Face masking and social...
It’s Independence Day in Uganda!
On October 9th, 2021 – Uganda turns 59. Yes, 59 years of Independence from Britain. 59 years of self-rule. 59 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...![Best Books About African Life, Culture, History, and Travel [Updated]](http://volunteertherealuganda.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/book-collage-3-1.jpg)
Best Books About African Life, Culture, History, and Travel [Updated]
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...