Maker Marial is a former Lost Boy of Sudan who came of age during the Second Sudanese Civil War (1987-2005). His family and village were attacked, friends and relatives killed…and he began a years-long process to rebuild his shattered life.He

Kigezi Coffee Development Academy

Aug 19th, 2022 33m 31s

The coffee industry is booming in Uganda and elsewhere in East Africa. Farmers in Uganda are turning to a dynamic cash crop that is gaining attention worldwide. You can call it "black gold."Joshua Rukundo is executive director of Kigezi Coffee

Daisy Masika

Jun 15th, 2022 24m 52s

Daisy Masika is a teacher and a mother of five. Her life and the lives of her children were shattered when their husband and father, Charles, was murdered in 2019. She continues to work but the needs of the family are overwhelming this now-sing

Afriyea

May 19th, 2022 15m 28s

Using golf to transform lives, Isaiah Mwesige manages Afriyea, a youth-led organization that promotes environmental campaigns and smart urban farming. Music composed by Dale EnstromSupport the showEast Africa NGO is sponsored by TeaminFaith.or

UPDATE: Covid-19 in Uganda

Jul 26th, 2021 18m 23s

The coronavirus pandemic continues to make lives miserable for people around the world. In Uganda, a new lockdown has again impacted livelihoods. How soon before a full recovery is underway?In this podcast, Patrick returns to Walter Wwesisgye,

Redemption Song Foundation

Nov 9th, 2020 20m 19s

Freelance journalist Wendee Nicole first visited Uganda to research the mountain gorilla. What happened next changed her life. Listen to how Redemption Song Foundation was founded to help transform the lives of the Batwa Pygmies.Support the s

Friends of Ruwenzori

Sep 15th, 2020 21m 49s

Friends of Ruwenzori has supported the work of the Kitojo Integrated Development Association, or KIDA, in Western Uganda since 2004. KIDA was organized to bring HIV prevention, health care and education closer to villages and parishes in Kabaro

Action for Community Empowerment and Rehabilitation (ACER)

Aug 25th, 2020 14m 18s

Whether its through micro-finance loans or providing training and seeds for women farmers, the ACER organization, led by Cleous Bwambale, helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses in Western Uganda. Support the showEast Africa NGO is spon

COVID-19 in Uganda

Aug 11th, 2020 30m 3s

The novel coronavirus has impacted people around the world. In Uganda, the government ordered strict lockdown measures in March to slow infection rates and death. In this podcast, Patrick speaks with Walter Mwesigye, a health reporter with NTV

Dr. Abraham

Mar 9th, 2020 19m 29s

Dr. Abraham Masereka is a young Ugandan whose medical career is underway. Having completed his formal medical training in 2019 despite severe financial hardship, Dr. Abraham has raised his status by serving his community at a regional referral

The Kellermann Foundation

Sep 13th, 2019 15m 37s

Dr. Scott and Carol Kellermann have worked in SW Uganda for about 20 years, providing medical services for the Batwa Pygmies. The Batwa were the inhabitants of an ancient rainforest until the 1990s when the Ugandan government evicted them in or

East Africa NGO--Team in Faith

Aug 31st, 2019 8m 43s

Introducing "East Africa NGO" podcast. A look at non-governmental organizations and projects operating in East Africa. Hosted by Patrick Hill, president and founder of Team in Faith (teaminfaith.org), the podcast will share experiences, insight

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