We Wish You a Merry Christmas – from Uganda

We Wish You a Merry Christmas – from Uganda

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...
8 Ugandan Life Hacks

8 Ugandan Life Hacks

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....
Summer 2019 Travel Planning? Volunteer in Uganda!

Summer 2019 Travel Planning? Volunteer in Uganda!

June, July, and August 2019 are looking great for The Real Uganda and its partner organizations. These are our busiest months for volunteers, and we are expecting a number of new arrivals. As we still have a few placements available, I thought I’d share...
Great News from Nalusse Success Primary School!

Great News from Nalusse Success Primary School!

September 17, 2018 marked the beginning of the third academic term in Uganda. As usual, Uganda’s Nalusse Success Primary School opened its doors and its kitchen to over 120 students, aged 3 to 13. This is thanks in large part to Kick It For Uganda – an...
This is How a Ugandan Lives in the World

This is How a Ugandan Lives in the World

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,...

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