uganda (post one)

So, here’s some big news: In January, I’ll be traveling with World Vision to the nation of Uganda. I’ve never been to Africa, so it’s quite an honor to have the opportunity to experience firsthand the work of World Vision. Jessica and I sponsor two children with World Vision–a child in India and a child in Bangladesh. And we’re praying about sponsoring a third child in Uganda.

I’m the only blogger going to Uganda. Most of the other travelers are independent music artists. And so, I’ll be sharing my experiences here at my blog.

Over the next two months leading up to the trip, I’ll be sharing some information/facts about Uganda–because sadly, I know very little about the nation of Uganda–and also asking you for advice and prayer.

So, here are some basics…

Population:
Just over 27 million people live in Uganda. Life expectancy is around 51 years. Birth rate is on average 6.7 per woman. 4.1% of the population is believed to have HIV/AIDS. Literacy rate is just under 70%.

Languages:
English (official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcasts), Ganda or Luganda (most widely used of the Niger-Congo languages, preferred for native language publications in the capital and may be taught in school), other Niger-Congo languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Swahili, and Arabic.

Ethnic Groups:
Baganda 17%, Ankole 8%, Basoga 8%, Iteso 8%, Bakiga 7%, Langi 6%, Rwanda 6%, Bagisu 5%, Acholi 4%, Lugbara 4%, Batoro 3%, Bunyoro 3%, Alur 2%, Bagwere 2%, Bakonjo 2%, Jopodhola 2%, Karamojong 2%, Rundi 2%, non-African (European, Asian, Arab) 1%, other 8%.

Religion:
Roman Catholic 33%, Protestant 33%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 18%.

Political History:
Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi Amin (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton Obote (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.

Please consider joining the World Vision story, by sponsoring a child in Uganda. Click here, and then select the country of Uganda.

Have you been to Uganda? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience… any advice?

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