Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I know it was a few days ago but our Thanksgiving weekend was filled with adventures starting with the holiday its self! Together with our friends at the UAPO (Alyssa and Brad), some newly made friends (Robbie), Old … Continue reading
Development is not a one step fix. Send some old clothes, give some money to a charity, maybe even sponsor a child, are all how we see the way to ending poverty and creating development in developing countries. However, these … Continue reading
Last weekend my friend Phiona invited me to go to an introduction for her sister’s wedding. In Uganda a special ceremony is held a week before the wedding to invite the groom into the bride’s family. All guests are welcome … Continue reading
Last week our lovely Suubi lady Emily took her afternoon to teach me out to cook. It’s been a major complaint here that PB&J is not a food group and that before I’m allowed back to the States I … Continue reading
Last week Prisca graciously taught me how to weave a basket. These baskets are made out of rubbish found on the other side of the river. Nike brings over products to their factory in Jinja where thick plastic straps are … Continue reading
Halloween is not a holiday in Africa. When explaining this holiday to Ugandans, they are confused why Americans dress up and go begging. I for one, hate Halloween! I think that it’s simply a holiday that makes the objectification of … Continue reading
A few weekends ago there was a Kayak race at Itanda falls (one of the major rapids on the Nile). So Megan (LGH designer) and some friends from another non-profit, and I made our way to Itanda for some good … Continue reading
That little piggy lived in Walukaba West, that little piggy eats the compost, and this little piggy learned all about how to take care of the piggies in Jinja. Christine, one of our Suubi ladies and teachers. At her house … Continue reading
Today being the day of the election, I thought it would only be appropriate to share with you the picture of me and Obama! 
One of our lovely Suubi ladies changed her name 4 years ago to Obama because of her love and dedication to Barrack Obama. (I don’t actually know her real name either.) Even if Obama doesn’t win this year or if finishes in another 4 years she will still forever be named Obama. (Once you go Obama you never go back is what I hear)
Near the homes of the women I work with in Walukaba there is a small doctors office just off the main road. On one morning a few weeks ago I followed the head doctor around the office to better understand … Continue reading
