Have you ever heard of the Batwa?

If not, they are the original inhabitants of Kisoro one of the most beautiful districts in South Western, Uganda located over 474 kilometres from Kampala, the country's capital. Can you imagine being homeless on your own land? They  are over 3500 in number country wide.

Thanks to the United Organization for Batwa Development in Uganda(UOBDU) a community  based Non- Governmental Organization that has fought hard to improve the Batwa; pygmies' livelihoods in the district.

The only way they earn money for food which is the most important in their lives is by casually labouring and playing guitars for tourists and other Ugandans living better lives in the district. 

"If I can't feed my 7 kids, how will I buy water for bathing? " says one of the Batwa widows.

Water, sanitation and hygiene are an issue among the Batwa.

They were 'relocated ' from Echuya Forest Reserve(their home) by government that where they lived happily without encroaching on the forest.

They are currently homeless, so marginalized and surviving on donor funding yet they are Ugandans too
Some  are squatters on 'natives' land while others are still living at the edges of the forest reserve.