Hey everyone! I guess it is time to introduce myself. I have never written on a blog before so I'm just learning :) My name is Alissa, I grew up in Utah and have pretty much always lived in Orem. I have a bachelors degree in Exercise Science, I don't know what I want to do with that, so for now I work at the tutoring center at Utah Valley University. I like being being outside-hiking, boating, camping.. and I am a HUGE Utah Jazz fan.
I am really excited to get to know everyone better and even more excited to have the opportunity to spend time in Uganda helping the people there. I am planning on going during the second wave which is June 8-July 20. I am hoping to travel for a couple weeks after that, however, I need a buddy! Anyone interested? I think if we are going to be in Africa then we should take advantage of that and see as much as we can. Who knows if we will be there again. Pretty much I want to see everything and anything so I'm open as to where to travel. I can also be flexible on the dates so please let me know if anyone is interested. Something to think about..
-Alissa
alissaboyer@hotmail.com
801.830.7660
P.S. There is an Ethiopian restaurant in Salt Lake City. I don't really know how this compares to the types of food in Uganda but it is worth checking out. The address is 1878 South Redwood Road.
African Restaurant
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
News
Hello everyone, I hope all of you are doing well in your respective areas of life. Lately I have been fascinated with the elections in Uganda, and they are becoming quite heated. I want to identify the implications that they will have for our work there this summer. They will be held on the 18 of February, so just a couple months prior to our arrival. In this post I am attaching just a brief summary of the politics in Uganda. I, just as I am sure all of you are, am seeking out what we can do to create effective sustainable development projects in country. I have been trying to explore multiple avenues we can take and adapt it to Uganda and ourselves. I wanted to share two interesting reads that really stuck out to me. The first is the power of cell phones in developing nations and their relative affordability. THe second is explains to some extent the food situation in Uganda with the affects of a recent drought. It is more in the north of the country but I still found it insightful.
Jesse
Summary of Politics
Mobile Phones
Drought in Uganda
Jesse
Summary of Politics
Mobile Phones
Drought in Uganda
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Team Gathering and Further Information
Hi team, thank you to all those who were able to come to our first official team gathering at Malawi's Pizza on Saturday night (I know for some of you it was a long way and I really do appreciate you coming and taking the time). It was great fun and a great opportunity to start to build team unity and get to know each other. I am delighted that everyone is so excited to get immersed in the work in Uganda.
In this post I wanted to put some documents up that you might be interested in. The first is the 2010 country report (which is super long so prepare yourselves) to kind of you give you a feel of what has already been done and ideas for what can be done. The second is the project proposal outline. Talking with many of you yesterday and through e-mail you have great ideas on possible projects that we could work on while in Uganda. The formal structure for projects while we are in Uganda, is that first you fill out a project proposal, next you present your project before the team and it is then examined and voted on by the team. We do this to create the most effective projects possible. We also align our projects with other non-profits, NGO's and partners on the ground in Uganda. So as a project develops all these variables must be taken into consideration. If you have ideas I encourage you to study them and put together proposals at your earliest convenience. It will be more difficult, however not impossible, to access information on projects once we are in Uganda (due to the infrequency of internet access and glitches).
Also, while we were at Malawi's I had mentioned that I have been in contact with high school teacher that I know in Bountiful who teaches medical anatomy, and he has 100 extra children's hygiene kits that they need to donate. I told him that we may be able to help him and take them to Uganda. He said that his students would love for us to take them. I think it would be wise to take these and maybe do a class on the importance of hygiene along with handing them out (so as not to just arbitrarily give handouts, and seek sustainable development). So if anyone is interested in this as a project let me know and it could be something we could pursue.
I have also attached a little piece on some of the foods that are prevalent in Uganda and some of the cultural norms. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Ari or myself.
Jesse
Country Report
Project Proposals
Foods
Some cultural differences
Another website I liked
In this post I wanted to put some documents up that you might be interested in. The first is the 2010 country report (which is super long so prepare yourselves) to kind of you give you a feel of what has already been done and ideas for what can be done. The second is the project proposal outline. Talking with many of you yesterday and through e-mail you have great ideas on possible projects that we could work on while in Uganda. The formal structure for projects while we are in Uganda, is that first you fill out a project proposal, next you present your project before the team and it is then examined and voted on by the team. We do this to create the most effective projects possible. We also align our projects with other non-profits, NGO's and partners on the ground in Uganda. So as a project develops all these variables must be taken into consideration. If you have ideas I encourage you to study them and put together proposals at your earliest convenience. It will be more difficult, however not impossible, to access information on projects once we are in Uganda (due to the infrequency of internet access and glitches).
Also, while we were at Malawi's I had mentioned that I have been in contact with high school teacher that I know in Bountiful who teaches medical anatomy, and he has 100 extra children's hygiene kits that they need to donate. I told him that we may be able to help him and take them to Uganda. He said that his students would love for us to take them. I think it would be wise to take these and maybe do a class on the importance of hygiene along with handing them out (so as not to just arbitrarily give handouts, and seek sustainable development). So if anyone is interested in this as a project let me know and it could be something we could pursue.
I have also attached a little piece on some of the foods that are prevalent in Uganda and some of the cultural norms. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Ari or myself.
Jesse
Country Report
Project Proposals
Foods
Some cultural differences
Another website I liked
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Hey, guys! I'm super excited about this blog. And I'm even more excited about going to Uganda with you guys! It's going to be an awesome experience; not only to help others but to build relationships with people we might not have otherwise known. I am really glad to get to know all of you before we leave so we'll be able to work better together when we are in Lugazi.
(Precursor: I'm horrible with introductions--I never know what to say) My name is Haley Eldredge. I'm from Utah but I'm currently living in Massachusetts, about 40 minutes outside of Boston. I went to BYU last year and I'm planning on studying Coaching/Teaching P.E. when I go back to school next Fall. For the last eight months I've been working as a Personal Care Attendant for my friend, Reed, who is quadriplegic. That might sound like I've had a lot of training in the medical field--don't be fooled. I mostly just hang out with him and help him with every day things. I love most sports, especially running and baseball (go Red Sox!). I won't profess to be any good at any of them, but I'll always join in. I really like anything social and active. My family has too many people for me to tell you about all of them but they are the bomb dot com. Well, like I said, I never know what to say with these things. I promise I'm actually more interesting than I sound. At least, I hope. Guess you'll find out!
I really wish I could be there to meet you all in person, I'm sure you're all fantastic. I'm really glad to be doing this amazing thing with all of you. I think we'll really be able to make a huge difference and I'm grateful that we have such amazing opportunities to help others. See you in a couple months!
-Haley Eldredge
P.S. I wanted to know if any of you have been studying up on Luganda?? And if so, are you having success? How are you learning?
(Precursor: I'm horrible with introductions--I never know what to say) My name is Haley Eldredge. I'm from Utah but I'm currently living in Massachusetts, about 40 minutes outside of Boston. I went to BYU last year and I'm planning on studying Coaching/Teaching P.E. when I go back to school next Fall. For the last eight months I've been working as a Personal Care Attendant for my friend, Reed, who is quadriplegic. That might sound like I've had a lot of training in the medical field--don't be fooled. I mostly just hang out with him and help him with every day things. I love most sports, especially running and baseball (go Red Sox!). I won't profess to be any good at any of them, but I'll always join in. I really like anything social and active. My family has too many people for me to tell you about all of them but they are the bomb dot com. Well, like I said, I never know what to say with these things. I promise I'm actually more interesting than I sound. At least, I hope. Guess you'll find out!
I really wish I could be there to meet you all in person, I'm sure you're all fantastic. I'm really glad to be doing this amazing thing with all of you. I think we'll really be able to make a huge difference and I'm grateful that we have such amazing opportunities to help others. See you in a couple months!
-Haley Eldredge
P.S. I wanted to know if any of you have been studying up on Luganda?? And if so, are you having success? How are you learning?
Jambo fellow HELP International volunteers! This blog is a wonderful idea and I am incredibly excited to get to know everyone better. I look forward to spending the next few months working closely with each of you to make our experience successful and a blessing to the lives of the people in Lugazi.
Well I guess I should introduce myself a bit. My name is Christine Alley and I am currently studying Neuroscience and Sociology at BYU. The goal is to get into med school and then be a FABULOUS pediatric oncologist when I am "all grown up." I enjoy playing sports and being outside. I am currently training for a marathon and will hopefully beat my older brother's marathon time (a little family competition is good for the soul, right?). I love to travel and am looking forward to completely immersing myself in the African culture. Well that is basically me in a few electronic sentences.
I look forward to meeting each of you and embarking on the journey of life time together.
-Christine Alley
Well I guess I should introduce myself a bit. My name is Christine Alley and I am currently studying Neuroscience and Sociology at BYU. The goal is to get into med school and then be a FABULOUS pediatric oncologist when I am "all grown up." I enjoy playing sports and being outside. I am currently training for a marathon and will hopefully beat my older brother's marathon time (a little family competition is good for the soul, right?). I love to travel and am looking forward to completely immersing myself in the African culture. Well that is basically me in a few electronic sentences.
I look forward to meeting each of you and embarking on the journey of life time together.
-Christine Alley
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Uganda
Fellow HELP associates, I am starting this blog with the intent to keep us connected in the beginning stages for our great Ugandan undertaking this summer. To begin I will introduce myself, I am a native of the beautiful beehive state and a senior at Utah Valley University majoring in Political Science. At Utah Valley University I am working with faculty and staff for sustainable mountain development through the Mountain Partnership. Also, I currently chair Public Policy for the Utah County Chapter of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce. I recently returned home from Scotland where I interned for the Scottish National Party in the Scottish Parliament. I served a two-year ecclesiastical mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Montevideo, Uruguay. I enjoy many outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, snowboarding, skateboarding and playing sports. I am an avid Boston Red Sox fan and love baseball. I am married to Kelsey Nuila Gray and have an adventurous one-year old daughter Nola.
I am very excited, as I am sure all of you are to work with the Ugandan people. There is ample opportunity and potential in the country and hopefully we can channel our efforts into success and lasting sustainable development in the country through our endeavors. The more I learn of the country and culture the greater inclination I have to help. Below I have listed links to relevant sites and information that have helped me to understand Uganda better. I am excited to be working with you this summer through HELP International, which has established an exceptional network and infrastructure on the ground in Uganda. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at anytime.
Jesse Gray
(801) 362-8237
jeslgray@gmail.com
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/uganda/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=Uganda&st=cse
http://www.monitor.co.ug/
http://www.newvision.co.ug/I/8/13
http://www.kiva.org/partners/65
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/uganda601/video_index.html
I am very excited, as I am sure all of you are to work with the Ugandan people. There is ample opportunity and potential in the country and hopefully we can channel our efforts into success and lasting sustainable development in the country through our endeavors. The more I learn of the country and culture the greater inclination I have to help. Below I have listed links to relevant sites and information that have helped me to understand Uganda better. I am excited to be working with you this summer through HELP International, which has established an exceptional network and infrastructure on the ground in Uganda. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at anytime.
Jesse Gray
(801) 362-8237
jeslgray@gmail.com
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/uganda/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=Uganda&st=cse
http://www.monitor.co.ug/
http://www.newvision.co.ug/I/8/13
http://www.kiva.org/partners/65
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/uganda601/video_index.html
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