Showing posts with label CFA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CFA. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Buno Buyoka

A week ago today (Wednesday) I had the opportunity to go up into the mountains to help in building a school. One of our NGO partners CFAI were in charge of the production of the school. The village Buno Buyoka is remote and took an hour of hiking to finally reach our destination. 
When we got there, we were instantly greeted my a ton of smiling faces who sang to us for a half an hour. One of these days I will be able to upload the video of them singing. Sadly the internet here in Africa is retarded so that will not be happening at this time.
The people here in Africa love us Muzungos. They love that we are different from them and do whatever they can to make us happy and feel welcomed. 
The children love to come up to you and ask, "how are you." in which the response is fine or ok. They love to come and hold your hand and walk with you to your destination.
I have such a great love for them. They are always smiling, and I love being with them. 
The children were so strong and willing to be a part of building their school. They would gather large stones and would pile them. I came away covered in mud and dirt. It was worth it. 
This experience was amazing. 

Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka
Buno Buyoko, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buno Buyoka, Uganda
Buna Buyoka, Uganda

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Beginning of Projects

Another day in the life of Uganda. 
I have been quite busy shadowing the others in my group who have been here all summer. It is interesting to see how everyone communicates here gets things done. Nothing like how it is done in the states. It is not as organized and the people here are never on time. That is ok; it just shows how down to earth and relaxed people are here.

The group I'm working with is focusing on women's health and CURE (Childrens Hospital) We are also working with a group called Christian Faith in Action (CFA). CFA is an amazing group founded by two girls from Kenya- Tessa and Tabia. Their story is incredible and they are so kind hearted and strong in their beliefs.
 I am mainly focusing on women's health and have taken over educating the women here on breastfeeding. It is a new topic for me, but I am finding it interesting and am excited to teach it. 

These were all taken on Sunday.
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
Mbale Uganda
1. For Lindsey's Birthday we had rice krispy treats
2. Mbale Uganda Cows are everywhere
3. Mbale Uganda
4. Mbale Uganda The bicycle drivers are the hardest working people here
5. Mone Slums 
6. Kids from Mone which is one of the local slums
7. Mbale Uganda Sunset
8. Mercy our wonderful cook