George, Drew, Hugh, Moses, Jen, Becky and I in 2012

Uganda 2013 - Kampala and Gulu

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June 9th 2013
Hello all, Almost a year to the day since we left Uganda, Drew and I were heading back! We spent 6 or so weeks there last year, making many friends and experiencing first-hand the needs of the amazing people that live in such a beautiful yet disadvantaged part of our world. It was tough, physically and emotionally, but we left compelled to do what we could to support the communities we met. ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

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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