Well, for the first four months I am going to study abroad at Uganda Christian University in Mukono, which is right outside the capitol Kampala. During that time, I will be doing a bunch of great things, like studying African politics and literature, taking a trip into Rwanda, volunteering in the area, doing a homestay with a local family, and possibly going on a safari.
After May 5, after the semester ends, I am going to work with Emmanuel International instead of coming home for the summer. E-I's focus in Uganda is on displaced children and families in the north-central region of Pader.
If you want to learn more about the history and current events of Uganda, I recommend visiting BBC News' Uganda country profile page: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm
My flight leaves around 8:45 in the morning on January 7 from Newark airport, with a 12-hour stopover in London (I'll taking reading recommendations for the wait!), and I will meet up with the other students at Entebbe airport in Uganda around 9:00 pm on January 9.
One last note: I need to raise about $4000 for my mission work with Emmanuel International, and I am sending out letters to a lot of people. If you would like to help with the cost, please email me at kslining@eastern.edu and let me know! It would be greatly appreciated!
Have a great day!
Hey Katy, it's Kaity! Okay...that was lame, but I can't guaruntee it won't happen at least several more times in the near future :) I had no idea you were doing mission work after our semester ends and it sounds like it's going to be absolutely amazing. I wish you the best of luck, and I'll see you on January 9th! I'm so psyched out of my mind!!
ReplyDeleteYeaahh! Don't forget to look out for me in Entebbe airport when the group flight gets in haha...I probably won't be too hard to spot. White girl in the middle of an african airport.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo awesome! I will be praying for you!!!!
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