Background on Uganda
Uganda is relatively well known in America as the destination of many aid efforts. Documentaries like "Invisible Children" and "Kony 2012" have brought attention to Uganda, yet little is known about the small East African country. All too often undeveloped countries are treated as interchangeable. Common knowledge about third-world countries is vague, leaving many people to paint entire regions with one broad brush stroke. All too often, I was asked about my time in Africa. Not Masaka, not Uganda, but Africa--as if the entire continent is more or less the same. Distinctions between countries and regions emerge and must be evaluated if development efforts are to be successful. Maps, a brief history and statistics that highlight the current situation are provided as background on the country.
Map of Africa
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Map of Uganda
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