Twin

Orphanage

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June 26th 2008
Another volunteer and I went to Nazareth Children's Home (the orphanage affiliated with URF) for a few hours to help out and play with the kids. When we first got there, one of the wardens, Josephine, told us that one of the baby twins had died the night before. We had a small funeral for her. There were about 6 of us there, some women said some prayers in Luganda, and then they buried her in a ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Masaka

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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