Me & Aivani

Notes from the darker side of the 'Pearl of Africa' (Winston Churchill)

October 8th 2007
I am feeling extremely refreshed as I write this. Refreshed but exhausted. I just had a shower after two days of having no water. We have been working out in the field for most of this week so this was not the best time to have no water. It has been off a few times already since I’ve been here, as has the electricity, which was also off for almost two days. Thankfully, these two events did ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

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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Joanna Raeside

Into East Africa

Hi I am a 28 year old female from Scotland. Having lived and worked in the States for the past 5 or 6 years, I am preparing to embark on a 9-month trip to East Africa. I will be volunteering in 3 different countries, for 3 months in each. In Tanzania - at Sharom Orphan Centre. In Uganda - on an Outreach-to-children program. In Malawi - at the Monkey Bay Community Hospital. A life-changing adventure awaits! I am recording this adventure for memories for myself and for entertainment and/or information on my experiences and whereabouts for anyone else who is interested! Wish me luck!... full info

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