I am hosting two upcoming events inspired by my time in Uganda! All are welcome to attend.
August 17th-Life in an African Village
“Life in an African Village” is a interactive presentation of my experience living and working in the African country of Uganda. I spent six months in 2009 based in Bigodi, a small rural village at the base of the Rwenzori mountains in Western Uganda. My work as a conservation education trainer for the UNITE project of the NC Zoo allowed me to experience, first hand, what life is like in a developing country.
Did you know that many Ugandans are subsistence farmers and provide for their families on less than a $1 a day? "Life in an African Village" is a presentation which will provide an overview of (a.) everyday life in Western Uganda, (b.) my experience working with teachers in ten rural schools that surround Kibale National Park, and (c.) international projects that may interest you!
This event will be held at the Raleigh Jaycee office located at The Flagship Building, 4332 Bland Street in Raleigh North Carolina at 7pm on August 17th. Please RSVP to jamilync@yahoo.com
August 21st- Taste of Africa
Instead of having a traditional welcome back party I am hosting a small fundraiser at my home.
In celebration of my recent trip to Uganda, join us for an evening of good food and friends!
We will be feasting on traditional Ugandan food such as chapatti (yummy fry bread), matooke (steamed plantains), medozes (donuts), posha (similar to grits), ground nut sauce (peanut sauce), and other traditional foods. You won’t want to miss the slideshow of pictures from this picturesque country. Baskets and jewelry made by the women of Bigodi (the village where I lived for six months) will be for sale. My souvenirs will also be on display.
All donations & proceeds from items sold will be sent back to the help fund community projects in Bigodi, Uganda.
This event will be held at my home in Clayton, North Carolina at 7pm on August 21st. Please RSVP to jamilync@yahoo.com
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