We knew we were in good hands in Uganda from the moment we stepped off the plane. Several members of the Youth for Human Rights Uganda chapter managed to get a security escort so they could greet us right as we got off the plane and into the airport! After shuttling us through customs and immigration, we were treated to a youth brass band performance and a large Youth for Human Rights welcoming party. This was a special honor and a definite highlight to the tour. And things only got better and better from there!
The YHRI Uganda chapter has done incredible work in the last few years, led by their very capable president, Isaac Nsubuga and his executive staff. The chapter is currently translating the YHRI booklets and public service announcements into several local languages and they are even producing their own locally-focused public service announcements. The group holds regular meetings and events and they have had some major successes in promoting human rights awareness in Uganda.
Our stay in Kampala, the capital city, was most definitely action-packed. The YHRI Uganda team whisked us from meeting to meeting while managing to show us around the city and surrounding areas. They also hosted a wonderful YHRI event at a university featuring Dr. Shuttleworth as the keynote speaker, and they brought us to several outlying communities to meet YHRI supporters. We were very kindly hosted by a Ugandan family throughout our stay and were able to get a taste of the local culture (and cooking!) at its finest.
Overall, the Uganda stop on the World Tour was a huge success. We were able to gain many new YHRI supporters and establish some major government and NGO partnerships for the local team. This will help them to continue to improve the great work they’re already doing. You will certainly be hearing more news from YHRI Uganda in the near future!
The YHRI Uganda chapter has done incredible work in the last few years, led by their very capable president, Isaac Nsubuga and his executive staff. The chapter is currently translating the YHRI booklets and public service announcements into several local languages and they are even producing their own locally-focused public service announcements. The group holds regular meetings and events and they have had some major successes in promoting human rights awareness in Uganda.
Our stay in Kampala, the capital city, was most definitely action-packed. The YHRI Uganda team whisked us from meeting to meeting while managing to show us around the city and surrounding areas. They also hosted a wonderful YHRI event at a university featuring Dr. Shuttleworth as the keynote speaker, and they brought us to several outlying communities to meet YHRI supporters. We were very kindly hosted by a Ugandan family throughout our stay and were able to get a taste of the local culture (and cooking!) at its finest.
Overall, the Uganda stop on the World Tour was a huge success. We were able to gain many new YHRI supporters and establish some major government and NGO partnerships for the local team. This will help them to continue to improve the great work they’re already doing. You will certainly be hearing more news from YHRI Uganda in the near future!
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