Skills Development Class

Skills Development

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April 18th 2008
When my parents were here, they toured the TASO Mbale Center and visited with the Skills Development class. The class learns to sew, make baskets, cook, and other crafts. For sewing, they have been practicing using paper mostly (see paper dress in previous entry). When my parents left, they decided to donate some money to buy some fabric for the class. Now, finally, I have been to buy the fabric w ... 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