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My latest project has been working with the Kibo project leaders (Abraham, Ronald, and Ida) to standardize the way they track their income and expenses. I have met with each of them to determine how they currently keep up with their money and the types of things they spend their money on. Some things, such…
This is the Source Cafe. This is the place where so many come and go without knowing the story of why it is in existence. But we are changing that. This is the place that Klem and I are trying to improve. My job title here at the Source is Work Effectiveness Woman. (Yes, that…
When living in a different culture, it’s easy to focus on all the differences – slow internet, weird food, and bumpy roads. But I think I walked away from my bonding experience in Wankonge this past weekend feeling more similar to my host family than different. Charles, the preacher at Wankonge church of Christ, his wife Josephine, and their…
Following the deadly bomb blasts in Kampala a couple of weeks back, people are just confused about how to deal with the possibility of another attack any where anytime! The recently concluded agricultural exhibition that was held in Jinja, was said to have been poorly attended due to security concerns. Most of the clients that…
I would like to introduce you to the woman who has made my experience here in Jinja one of the best experiences of my life. IDA I wish that I had words strong enough and definitive enough to tell you how incredible this woman is. I love her heart. I love her laugh. Her soul,…
For the past several years, we’ve put wells all over the Busoga/Busia region. And while these wells come with some instant gratification (providing clean water for hundreds of children and their families), there is another great problem lurking: disease. Many diseases can be prevented for a very low cost (all the options below are free!)…
Water is still accepted as the principal need in most of the homes in the villages where Kibo has found partners in its social works and community development programs. Water is sometimes available in sufficient and sometimes excess quantities in the villages. However, what is always a concern and a subject of debate is the…
At Saturday’s Home Improvement Campaign in Kitukiro, Ida and several local girls danced as part of the event. Check out the Basoga moves with local drums and plenty of cheers from the crowd! The woman in the video below is the winner of the Home Improvement Campaign. Of the 72 participants, she placed first.
On Saturday, Kayla and I attended a Celebration in Kitukiro, a village that has recently completed their Home Improvement Campaign, which focuses on improvements in health and sanitation. Members of the campaign are graded on different criteria, such as their latrines, kitchens, and hand washing facilities. They are then ranked on how much they improve…
The other day, Ida and I made the short trek to Waliibo Women’s Empowerment Group. (Read more about her work at http://www.kibogroup.org/bwl.html) When you head out on these trips you should not predict exactly what will or will not happen. I was very tired on this day and was actually looking forward to coming back…