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On the 8th March, International Women’s Day, I will have the privilege of visiting the women farmers of the Bulambuli region in Uganda with NGO Communities for Development. Inequity and injustice are suffered by women throughout the world and this valley in East Africa is no exception. Cultural tradition often dictates that women should live a life choose by their …
Hoy es 8 de marzo en la región de Bulambuli, en Uganda. La inequidad y la injusticia que sufren las mujeres en todo el mundo se viste con una gruesa capa de normalidad en este valle del este de África. Apelando a la tradición cultural, se justifica que a la mayoría de estas granjeras les toque vivir la vida que …
Dear beloved CfD followers, We do apologise for the radio silence. Far from idle though, we’ve been busy bees over the last few months. And now we are back with a vengeance to tell you about all the hard work that’s been going on in CfD’s London HQ and out in Bulambuli Valley – and what’s in store for 2017. #BackOurValley Campaign …
Since the inauguration of its first savings group, Communities for Development has been able to see its method develop and its benefits reach increasing numbers of people in the region. No two groups are the same and with the creation of each new group we encounter diverse circumstances and learn to overcome new challenges. What is common however is the …
8th of March marked International Women’s day and I’d like to tell all young women around the world to remember: ‘No one can make you feel inferior without your consent’ as Eleanor Roosevelt said. Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions to their societies. Some are well known, some less so but there’s no doubt that in light of the …
Hard to believe but I’ve been now in Uganda for 3 months! Not even half a year ago I was sitting in my London office desperately wanting to go out there to help people and get out of the rainy city I’ve spent my last 8 years. Time flew by when you doing what you love. Those 3 months were wonderful yet …
I am slowly becoming an agriculture expert! Expert might be an exaggeration… but I am certainly learning! For someone who grew up in the city and been in the countryside for holidays only, it’s been quite challenging! Living most of the week in the Ugandan village as well as working very closely with communities on agricultural micro-enterprises has shone some …
We’re certainly busy! The season has just changed from rainy to dry and for the next 2 months we’ll be working in the shades as the sun can be really ruthless. On the savings side, this month we’re focusing on delivering a first two out of four refreshment trainings on micro-savings to existing groups and start to form new group …
