Uganda Day 7 - 25th July

Sunny and Josh bargaining over undies near Old Park, Kampala

Another "break" day. So today we went to town to buy undies, socks, and singlets for our boys (by this stage they were understandably feeling a little left out, and fortunately one of our lovely sponsors ok'd her donated money to be used on these awesome young men!) These items are uniform requirements for school. 

We also got to meet with a lawyer who is helping us register as an NGO in Uganda, and catch up with our good friend Andrew (of Art and Heart Africa!). 

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Joshua wanted to shout us lunch at a local joint while waiting for the lawyer. Matoke and g-nut sauce...mmmm! (seriously, it's good!) [PS I told them to make hungry faces for the photo...I guess we all express hunger in our own way!]

This is outside Andrew's office in Kampala, where he and his team do framing, as well as co-ordinate heaps of other art projects e.g. Street Lights (see link below)

Heading down town to meet up with Andrew

Sunny and Andrew checking out the lino prints made by Kids First kids under Andrew's direction (they had never done this before!) which were entered into the Silk Cuts competition. Some serious talent!

This also gives me another opportunity to show you guys some other random Uganda pics. Yes there is a lot of heartbreak and poverty here, but it is also a vibrant country with a love of people and life, and we would love you to see this side of Uganda too.

Streetlights is a campaign aimed at improving the lives of street children in Uganda through art. Having a chance to express themselves, kids can learn to manage difficulty with creativity and rise above their situation.