What Did I Learn About Community Development in Africa?

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A recent discussion highlights a two-week trip to Africa, focusing on experiences in Uganda and Cape Town. The first week involved visiting villages supported by Compassion, an organization working to improve living standards through healthcare, clean water, and education, noted for allocating a higher percentage of funds directly to communities compared to similar organizations like UNICEF and Save the Children. During this time, the traveler met their sponsored child, Ziwa, and his mother, Silvie, sharing a personal connection. The second week was spent in Cape Town, described as a city of extremes. The conversation also included a light-hearted inquiry about shopping for Ugandan-style shirts, leading to a humorous suggestion about needing to shop in Mexico for such items.
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Hi guys and gals

not long back from a 2 week trip to Africa
first week was in Uganda visiting villages that an organisation called Compassion are doing work in
to bring the communities up to a better living standard ... health care, fresh water, education etc
Similar stuff to what UNICEF and Save the Children organisations do, but with higher % of the funds going to where it's needed

Whilst there, I met my sponsored child and his mom
The pic taken at Entebbe Airport ( am sure many of the senior members of PF will remember what happened at that airport back in the 1970's)

Ziwa, his mom Silvie and I

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The second week was in Cape Town, SA. A very interesting experience in a city
of extremes

cheers
Dave
 
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I really like Ziwa's shirt, so I googled: "shopping in Uganda"
I found one online retailer, Jumia, and the only prints they sell are labeled "Aztec". :confused:

Does this mean I have to go shopping in Mexico to get a Ugandan style shirt?
 
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OmCheeto said:
Does this mean I have to go shopping in Mexico to get a Ugandan style shirt?

LOL maybe
 

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