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    We you can't afford a bike or a car the only way to get around is walk. by: sharoncrean Views[1042] Education is the key to breaking the poverty cycle even if it is in a mud hut with no electricity. Kids start school at the age of 3 for half a day. By the time they get to primary school they need to know English. by: sharoncrean Views[1928] The cool thing about war ending is that people are now safe to start their own businesses and lead a peaceful life. Here is a bakery in Gulu that employs a few young guys. The smell of the bread baking was exceptional. by: sharoncrean Views[346] People displaced by war have had to live in these huts for over 20 years. Now the government is telling people to go back to their homeland but they don't even know where that is. There's no water, school, crops, or anything. They have to start from scratch. by: sharoncrean Views[473] It's mainly the women who have to walk a really long way to get water but when it came to getting a photo only the men were around. I bet the ladies were out working in the fields. At least they don't have to walk far for water now. by: sharoncrean Views[558]
     
    No light in a mud hut was tricky for photo taking but the look on these girls faces were worth it. by: sharoncrean Views[533] Yep, these are uni students at a conference. No, it's not a tin shed, well sort of. They were here for 9 hours on a Saturday asking the same questions that young people in the West do - how do I know I should marry this particular person? by: sharoncrean Views[314] Kids are taught by rote, so they know how to rattle off the answer but to think critically is another thing all together. They also had no idea where Australia is. Mind you, the average Aussie student would have no clue where Gulu is. by: sharoncrean Views[430] Education is so prized that primary school kids will come to class even on Saturdays. In Gulu this was one of only a few empty classrooms. Note the lack of power, whiteboards and resources we depend on. by: sharoncrean Views[1005] If it weren't for the background I would say this would be one of my most favourite photos. As soon as he saw us his face broke into this huge smile and started running to greet us. by: sharoncrean Views[299]
     
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    Playing cards with the Ugandan Police

    UGANDA | Tuesday, 8 Nov 2011 | Views [585]

    Okay, in essence, they watched while my daughter and I played last card while they sussed it out. We were on our way to Gulu, in Northern Uganda to check out water projects our donors had given to as well as some speaking appointments. Two hours into ... Read more >

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