Category Archives: Research

I now have only 8 more days to go until I leave. I have made some progress towards gathering everything I need to pack but have also run into a few more glitches along the way. 1. Research Proposal: The … Continue reading →

I’ve been trying to figure out how to get the VoiceThread video to post within the blog site without requiring the user to click on a link, like in the post below. I could do it by paying $58/year for … Continue reading →

Yesterday I decided to test out the VoiceThread (VT) technology that I would like to use to share my experiences in Africa. Click on the link below to view it. Granted, it is a bit lame but I’m sure you’ll … Continue reading →

One of the activities I hope to pursue while in Uganda is to conduct a pilot research project to assess the impact of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education initiatives of Busoga Trust America in the Masindi District. It will … Continue reading →

As I mentioned in my “Beginnings” series of posts, I want to share this African experience with all of you as it unfolds.  The primary way I intend to do this is to use is VoiceThreads that will be embedded … Continue reading →

I started reading a new book today, The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz.  It is the story of a woman who was working in Africa when she sees a child wearing a sweater that she donated to GoodWill years before, … Continue reading →

The primary languages of Uganda are English and Luganda and I’ve been told that in Kampala everyone speaks English.  I’m not anticipating a problem with communication while in Kampala, but I believe the people of the community of Masindi will … Continue reading →

This weekend I borrowed 2 videos from the library that tell stories of Ugandan history.  I had seen The Last King of Scotland several years ago, and long before ever considering a trip to Uganda. This movie tells the story … Continue reading →