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Sponsored kids

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May 4th 2010
The school where I have been assigned for this project is based in Makondo, rural Uganda. It is a secondary school with 200 kids and 4 classes. Currently the majority of the students are funded by an American NGO and so as sponsored students, they are expected to turn up in the term time and help with activities. Jamie and I, keen to be present in the school environment, went along to take part ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region

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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