by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Advice, Blog, Reader Favourites, Volunteering
Volunteering in Uganda is an incredibly rewarding journey for those wishing to create a positive impact through travel. Think of it as an adventure – filled with learning, growth, and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself. For students...
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 Dec 12, 2022 | Blog, News, Our Kids, Success Stories
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. It ran successfully for a period of 5...
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...
