Uganda: A Kind and Gentle People

The 2006 Uganda Distribution team has been on the road for a couple of days. This time they went to the western part of Uganda. They plan to return Saturday evening. So, in the meantime, here's a report of what they see while they're on the road.

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From Uganda Photo Album

As our bus passes along narrow bumpy roads our eyes meet those who are walking along the road or working in nearby fields. Their reaction is immediate: a beautiful smile and a friendly wave. Instantly you are made to feel welcome!

Children will run to the roadside waving frantically. Some will follow the bus for a short distance, calling to us in voices that express friendship and happiness.

"You are welcome in our community," is what you hear from the caregivers as we reach a distribution centre. Hands reach to touch ours and we feel very fortunate to be among friends.

Following the distribution our hosts will sincerely offer their homes for as long as we need to rest. As one local village member said in a soft voice, "You do not need a bed to sleep in my house."

2006 Uganda SCAW team