Jan
10
2018

Uganda – Day 4

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Another really busy day.

This morning we went to see a group and then to meet some specific members to see how VSLA has benefitted them.

One of the ladies we visited had borrowed money to build a well so she didn’t have to keep buying water. She used the soil she dug out of the well to make bricks to build a kiln. She also keeps pigs to pay back her loan she had. She has big plans for the next time she gets a share payment and intends to build a cover for a well. She done as an inspiration.

This afternoon we went to visit St Leonie’s School. It was funded initially through a VSLA group who paid for a headteacher. The school started in 2013 with 36 pupils and last year it had 186 pupils.

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It was amazing! We had such an incredible welcome with dancing and singing. The pupils prepared a drama for us and then a full traditional dance. Even the little tiny children were taking part. Their dancing is incredible. They manage to shake their hips whilst keeping their upper body really still. Incredible.

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We took out some school supplies with us as well as giving some money to Adrine who works for Read to buy more. It was a very exciting time for the school.

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I have loved seeing the children. They are beautiful but so very poor. Most of them are dressed in rags but their families are aspirational for a better life. This is Epic helps them to reach those dreams.

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Written by Anna Williams in: Uncategorized |

1 Comment »

  • So many lovely children, I love all the bright colours of what must be their ‘best’ clothes.
    Such an inspiration that they started the school themselves, I bet the children don’t moan about school!

    Comment | January 11, 2018

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