Arriving in Uganda

After over 24 hours of traveling halfway across the world, we finally stepped off the plane and into what is known as the Pearl of Africa. It was late in the evening but the air was warm and our excitement was bubbling over. As we made our way from the airport to the hotel next to Mwebaza School, some of us were reminded of the smells and noises of the city, and others were experiencing Uganda for the first time.



This summer, we have a committed team of six people who have dedicated their time to help support our East African partner schools. Dale Peterson, the Founder and President of the Mwebaza Foundation is joined by his daughter, Lily. Devaki Douillard, the Executive Manager of the Mwebaza Foundation is traveling with her sister, Gigi. Thomas Peters, a representative from the organization, Kids on Computers, is working with us alongside a student intern from CU Boulder, Ellen Gostling, who will be staying on the ground for an additional four weeks to further the work we have started.

  

We spent our first day at Mwebaza Primary School, where we met with the teachers and the children. We observed their classes and morning assembly, and helped where we could.

  

 

And of course, our day wouldn't have been complete without feeding the local livestock and stumbling upon a stray dog with four new born puppies!

  








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