"Clocktower"

Helping M build a goat house

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April 13th 2008
On Saturday, we went with our friend M to buy her some bags of cement, so that she can build a house for her goat, Queenie. M brings us tea every day, and we love her for that. She's always cheerful, even when she is sick. She is one of the clients of TASO, and her story is as heartbreaking as any. Her husband and co-wife have both died of AIDS. Her sister as well. She now cares for her three biol ... read more

Africa » Uganda

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more