Our Book Club review this time is Moving a Country by Jade Amoli-Jackson Jade Amoli-Jackson was born in northern Uganda. She studied journalism and … [Read more...]
Catching up Princess and Perfect
I sometimes can't quite believe my luck! Once or twice a year I get to visit Princess and Perfect at their school in SW Uganda. At the recent visit … [Read more...]
Is the Starbucks boss crying foul or really rooting for coffee farmers?
Today 11th May 2011 the news has been full of one thing that is close to my heart- the true value of what producers in the developing world earn for … [Read more...]
Women as agents of change
It’s Commonwealth Day today. Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday in March in order to promote international … [Read more...]
A review of Enchantment – Smile like you mean it
I recently received a review copy of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions: How To Woo, Influence and Persuade the latest book … [Read more...]
In search of clean water- Ruhanga SW Uganda
Yes it is that time of the year again #BLOG ACTION DAY 2010 is here again and this year we are talking about water. Access to clean water is something … [Read more...]
What if the men said no?
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) hit the news here in the UK just as we launched our blog Africa on the Blog with circumcision as the opening topic … [Read more...]
African Union Summit – update
continues in Kampala Uganda whilst several meetings have gone on since 19th July 2010 the Heads of State part of the summit got under way today 25th … [Read more...]
Do they know about the African Union Summit
I said goodbye to Him yesterday (Sunday 18th July 10) and wondered how much more of this separation I can take, we never seem to be on the same … [Read more...]
Ida and her vision
I first met Ida a couple of years ago and couldn’t help but be aware of that grace and almost fluid movement that comes naturally to some women … [Read more...]
Is disability the best kept secret in SW UGANDA?
I got a phone call from Ann last Friday morning wondering if I was free that evening. Yes I am, what’s up I asked? The school inspector from … [Read more...]
An open letter to Mr. Cameron and the G8/G20
Dear Mr. Cameron I read your article in this morning’s Globe and Mail with interest. I do agree with you when you say that summits must avoid … [Read more...]
Why they went to Uganda
On my last visit to Uganda the BA flight was on developed a fault so I used the time to get to know some of my fellow passengers mostly out of … [Read more...]
Book Review: Influence by Maddy Dychtwald
I was invited to review "Influence" a new book written by Maddy Dychtwald with Christine Larson. The subtitle gives you a better indication of what … [Read more...]
Sleeping with mosquitoes | World Malaria day | #endmalaria
It is World malaria day and folk up and down the land are doing their bit to mark this day. My favourite radio station Jazz FM are also doing their … [Read more...]
Ending poverty in Africa is not about being fair! #fairtrade
Week beginning 15 February 2010 was always going to be a very exciting week at Ethnic Supplies Ltd for several reasons We had submitted samples of … [Read more...]
What is Christmas like in Africa?
This is a question that I have had to answer more times than I care to remember! In this thread I will tell you about Christmas in my family back in … [Read more...]
Gahaya links- A Woman’s dream to help other women
Gahaya links- A Woman’s dream to help other women On 2 October 2009 I received an email from my buddy @TMSRuge inviting me to an exclusive online … [Read more...]
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