Hidden Treasure School Choir

The welcoming choir sings several songs, but the most powerful one was the one that tells the story of all the children who have lost at least one parent due to AIDs (like these girls). Each bends to the ground and kisses the earth to honor the loved ones. Joseph whispered the translation to me from Lusoga as they sang.

Friday with CYORF

April 13th 2007
CYORF is an organization I found online, and have been exchanging a series of enthusiastic emails prior to my visit with the director, Edward Mutumbe. By the end of the week my schedule is already full, but I did have a few bags of clothing and shoes to give. I contacted Edward and expressed my regret on not being able to spend time with them as a volunteer, but I would be more than happy to drop ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Eastern Region » Jinja

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

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