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    Photos from Uganda

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    While visiting the schools near Jinja, I wanted to not only support change that builds a better educational future for the children in the villages, but I also wanted to inspire them with the wonder of photography. On this trip I took with me my instant film camera to share the joy of photos with children and families that had never seen or taken a picture before. This young girl in school uniform clutches the only photo she has ever seen or had of herself. She watched in wonder as the photo slowly developed before her eyes. After taking her picture, I showed her how to use the camera to take a photo of her brother. She ran off laughing, taking photos of other children until the film pack ran out. She returned the camera to me smiling, holding tightly to her own photograph. Views[598] There is hope in the eyes and smiles of the children of Uganda. They are eager to learn and driven by curiosity. There is joy found in the simplest of moments and a sense of community that isn't often seen in more developed countries. These young children were playing along the road with tires and buckets, deeply immersed in their own world of make-believe. While many are in the early stages of education, they avidly yell out affectionate phrases of Many of the schools in Uganda are underfunded and in desperate need to accommodate the growing number of children. Both private and public schools are in need of financial support to give their kids the best chance at an education. This school near Jinja was a private school that met us with an infectious curiosity, open arms, lively song, and inspiring dance. Their hope is inspire visitors to believe in them and support the future of their education. A majority of the kids at this school are orphans with little or no financial support. The teachers and community are their hope at a better future. Views[1316] In one of the small homes that consist of two rooms with dirt floors, the newly made jewelry hangs to be dried. The room with a single window ventilates the freshly dipped lacquer beads. After they are dried, the women take the beads to various markets and prepare orders to be shipped to the US. Views[625] Many women in Uganda ( like the one pictured here) are creating a hopeful future for their children by making and selling necklaces to pay for a better education. Women make less than $10 a month and a good education can cost up to $350 a year. Women in this village have a partnership with a US based charity called BOH to help sell their products in the USA. The program is empowering women to sustain a business that not only supports their children's education but supports their needs as a family. Views[715]
     

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