by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Blog, Life In Uganda, Reader Favourites, Volunteering
Climate change in Uganda is a major developmental challenge, one that is readily evident in our daily lives. Our vulnerability comes from our reliance on agriculture, forestry, and fishing – all highly dependent on rainfall and seasonal weather patterns (USAID, 2013)....
by Leslie | Last updated Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Life In Uganda
I want to introduce you to (or remind you of) the largest, weirdest, stickiest fruit ever. It smells funny, weighs 20-70lbs, is green and bumpy on the outside, and has a core of industrial strength adhesive inside. Sound appetizing? It’s amazing. While jackfruit...
by Leslie | Last updated Oct 9, 2024 | Life In Uganda
On October 9th, 2024 – Uganda turns 62. Yes, 62 years of Independence from Britain. 62 years of self-rule. 62 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...
by Leslie | Last updated Oct 8, 2021 | Life In Uganda, Success Stories
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....
by Leslie | Last updated Nov 2, 2023 | Life In Uganda, Success Stories
Here’s a little story from The Real Uganda’s history book: Uganda experienced a rather severe drought in 2016/2017. The rains that typically fall in November, didn’t come. These rains allow us to grow the food we eat in January and February. Their...
by Leslie | Last updated Nov 2, 2023 | Life In Uganda, News
It’s the end of another year and The Real Uganda wants to spread some good cheer! Let’s start by checking out these ugly Christmas sweaters on Amazon.com – bet you can find one for your favourite auntie! When you shop (for literally anything) through that link, The...
by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Life In Uganda
The internet is abuzz with listicles meant to make everyday life a little easier. And boy do we need it. Today’s world is one seriously complicated place. Ugandans have always been good at efficiently using local resources and resisting the tide of consumerism....
by Leslie | Last updated Mar 17, 2023 | Life In Uganda
So, this is how a Ugandan lives in the world. I was hiking to a hilltop, where a Ugandan friend had planted a tonne of fruit trees. You might know him, he’s called Robert. He lives in Najjembe. It was hot. We both had bottles of drinking water. When we reached,...
by Leslie | Last updated Apr 13, 2023 | Life In Uganda
This week’s post is inspired by Kerry Randall. Why? Because she has volunteered with The Real Uganda a few times and her love of this country makes us happy. The Real Uganda offers 2 – 12 week locally-led communty-based volunteer programs. find out more One of...
