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Oliver & baby Davis  
   

Oliver & baby Davis

Another case taken on by RACT of a 5 year old child caring for her younger siblings. Oliver (5), Ivan (3) and Davis (5 months). Orphaned due to HIV/AIDs 4 months ago. They live with their bedridden grandmother.
The Beginning of Part II and a Plea for Help

October 5th 2007
My first entry from Uganda, from a very small town called Kyotera (pronounced something like choetera). My travels went smoothly. I arrived in Entebbe on Monday morning, along with the whole of the Ugandan national rugby team, and their extra large Africa cup trophy that they had just won. I was met by James - the director of Rakai Children's Trust, and a fellow volunteer. We then went into c ... read more
Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Entebbe

Ugandan Flag 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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