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....
Kampala is home to over 1.2 million people and is the commercial capital of Uganda. Banks, insurance companies, tech-startups, social enterprises, small businesses of all kinds, government offices, international humanitarian aids organizations – they’re all here. The...
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