At Rwanda Exit
Perched precariously atop my head, like so many African
women do, I moved with my giant duffle. After getting the green light to leave Rwanda,
I dumped that heavy bag on a desk sitting randomly in the “yard.” As I waited
and watched for Kizombo Jr. and Pr Mike to pass through this checkpoint, a
familiar voice greeted me…Rev. Kizombo Kalambula Sr.
Under the Mango Tree
I...
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Conflict in Congo
Take a look at BBCs profile on the country’s long history of
conflict. Don’t forget to click the tabs at the top of the page. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13283212
And look at some current information about fighting there
and how that fighting impacts Uganda. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130712-702938.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The upper right corner shows the...
Democratic Republic of Congo
The CIAs World Factbook contains a plethora of information
about countries all over the world. I find this tool particularly useful when
learning about a new country in comparison to the United States. In conjunction
with the other countries in which Surprised by Hope has had some activity, here
is what I found.
United States
Uganda
Kenya
DR Congo
Area
9,8m sq km (3)
241,038 sq km (81)
580,367 sq km (49)
2.3m sq km (11)
Population
316.7m
...
Surprised by Hope in Congo
Rev. Kizombo Kalumbula Sr. was one of four members in my
Cornerstone University Masters program learning team. This Congolese man never
failed to share his experience related to our topic of study from the
perspective of his home country. I remember learning about issues of justice,
healthcare, and education from him. I also remember a time when he quietly left
the room to take a phone call. When he returned he told the class that his son
called to say that he loved his father and that he might...
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Voice of Women Uganda
The power distance between men and women in East Africa is exceptional…and
women understand that they are not to question the authority of men…or pretty
much anyone. As an example, I might ask the women if meeting at 2:00 is a good
time for them and they will most certainly say “yes”…then arrive at 4:00
because they were occupied at 2:00. It would not be culturally appropriate for
these women to...
Directions to Leslie's House
Hi Elizabeth and Emily, I heard you were looking for my
house on Google. The last time I checked it wasn’t there. But I’ll try to show
you on a map where you can find me when you come visit J
Google Entebbe Uganda as a Google map and then follow the
road North or up. That road is called Entebbe Road and it’s one of about three
main roads in Uganda. You’ll see Rosebud plantation as one...
Monday, July 1, 2013
Iganga Testimonies
And the people came...
Children filled the seats in this wall-less Praise and
Worship Church of All Nations. I worried a bit until about an hour after we
started a procession of people arrived. Keeping true Uganda time (i.e., LATE),
they all came, and they came in droves. Pastor Gerald is learning how to
mobilize the community and he is learning well. Over 50 people filled this
little church during...
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