Explore Uganda: Top 5 Must-Do Activities
Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Uganda is a land of breathtaking natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage. Home to over 70 tribal groups of people that speak 40+ indigenous languages, Uganda’s people reflect thousands of years of history, unfolding against a breathtaking backdrop. From the misty mountains of the Rwenzoris to the vast savannas of the Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda offers an array of unforgettable experiences for travelers. If you're planning a trip to this enchanting country, here are the top five things you must do to make the most of your visit.
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Mwebaza in Colorado Schools and Beyond!
We love seeing students’ perspectives of Ugandans and the continent of Africa change as they learn more about the diverse, beautiful cultures, landscapes, and experiences. We remain grateful to all of the teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and students who participate in our club activities and help us co-teach curriculum in all of our partner schools. We couldn’t do any of this without you!
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What is voluntourism and why are we reimagining it?
Our U.S. team visits Mwebaza’s partner school communities in Uganda each summer. This upcoming summer, we’re inviting you to come. We recognize that bringing people from our U.S. community to Uganda broadens perspectives and creates lasting bonds between people from different cultures. In an effort not to promote the negatives of voluntourism, we are reimaging what a cultural immersion trip looks like and how it can best serve visitors and hosts.
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Our Language Toolkit
We continue the legacy of colonialism if we perpetuate the belief (within our own minds and externally, through public discourse) that we, as a predominantly white organization from the U.S., know best and can do it best. Words shape our thoughts and grow, deepen, and strengthen our internal beliefs. Similarly, thoughts shape our words, making it crucial to examine our internal selves and uproot unjust, inequitable beliefs.
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Mombasa, Mumbaza, Mwabaza, or Mwebaza?
Some people think it’s spelled Mombasa, which is actually a well-known coastal port in Kenya. Others hear the word and believe it’s spelled Mumbaza, Mwabaza, or Mambazo. It’s totally ok! For some pronunciation help, here’s a short video of Mwebaza Infant Primary School students in Kyengera, Uganda showing us how to pronounce it.
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