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.

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

The First of Hopefully Many

Welp I finally made it. It was a long trip and by the time I got to Mbale I was exhausted. It was a trip of long flights, with long layovers, and a long five hr drive.
Even though I have only been here for a few days, this has already been an amazing adventure. I feel right at home here in Africa. I love the people, I love the culture, and I love the land.
It is so breathtaking, and pictures just don't do it justice.
Enjoy!

1. Addis Ababa Bole Airport
2. Kampala, Uganda
3. Kampala, Uganda
4. Kampala, Uganda They drive on the opposite side of the rode. Our driver's name was Titus
5. Kampala, Uganda
6. Kampala, Uganda Boda Bodas are a main form of transportation
7. Mbale, Uganda This is outside of our compound facing towards the mountains
8. Mbale, Uganda Republic Street
9. Mbale, Uganda Republic Street
10. Our obnoxious, yet cute puppy Simba
11. Our compound (house)
12. Mbale, Uganda Right outside our compound
13. There are chickens, roosters, goats, and cows everywhere
14. The street that our compound is on
15. Mbale, Uganda Northroad Primary School
16. Northroad Primary School Music Competition
17. Northroad Primary School Music Competition
18. Mbale, Uganda
19. Mbale, Uganda
20. Chapatas (spelling?) with rice and beans