Kyamalera Wildlife Education Centre

Greetings from Uganda

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October 7th 2008
Greetings from Africa! I am alive and safe and enjoying Uganda! It has been a busy couple of weeks and I am now beginning to settle in and get used to life out here. The day that I arrived I was met by a guy called Isaac who is the education officer for CSWCT (Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust - the NGO I’m working for) who was very friendly and introduced me to Africa. We ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Entebbe

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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