Bududa District, Uganda
Photo from the landslide site. June 2012.
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa and is approximately the size of Oregon. It gained independence from Britain in 1962.
Capital: Kampala
Population: 33.4 million
Languages: English, Swahili, Luganda, and many other tribal languages
Religions: Christian (85%), Muslim (12%), Others (3%)
If you are interested in learning more about Uganda, visit the State Department website.
The Bududa district is located in eastern Uganda and nestled in the midst of mountains, boasting beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, the mountainous terrain is prone to landslides during the rainy months of June and July. There was a landslide while I was onsite in late June, displacing approximately 40 households and causing the deaths of 16-18 people. Locals in the area live in impoverished conditions, and nearly all homes lack access to electricity and running water. Households are generally large, with about 8-10 people living in each home. Many locals speak only Lugisu, the local language, and speak little to no English. Educational attainment is generally low in the rural villages, and many people stop attending school before finishing primary school. As a result, many cannot read or write.
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Capital: Kampala
Population: 33.4 million
Languages: English, Swahili, Luganda, and many other tribal languages
Religions: Christian (85%), Muslim (12%), Others (3%)
If you are interested in learning more about Uganda, visit the State Department website.
The Bududa district is located in eastern Uganda and nestled in the midst of mountains, boasting beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, the mountainous terrain is prone to landslides during the rainy months of June and July. There was a landslide while I was onsite in late June, displacing approximately 40 households and causing the deaths of 16-18 people. Locals in the area live in impoverished conditions, and nearly all homes lack access to electricity and running water. Households are generally large, with about 8-10 people living in each home. Many locals speak only Lugisu, the local language, and speak little to no English. Educational attainment is generally low in the rural villages, and many people stop attending school before finishing primary school. As a result, many cannot read or write.
Click here to read about who I worked with.