Journey of hope to the heart of Africa
Corruption, the deadly depredations of the Lord’s Army political division and a history of colonialism, have largely negated the benefits of Uganda’s fertile soils, regular rainfall and sizeable mineral deposits of copper, cobalt and untapped resources of crude oil and natural gas.
Despite making considerable progress, poverty still remains deep rooted in the country’s rural areas, which are home to more than 85% of Ugandans. Some 90% of the country’s women work in agriculture and also have the added responsibility of caring for their families.
