Gulu Uganda

We had visitors from an organization called BOSCO-Uganda today. David (in the picture here) and a man named Kevin came to have brunch with us and tell us what they are doing in Uganda.

They work for an organization (linked above) that is operating in Gulu, Uganda. The organization is trying to bring information technology to rural communities in northern Uganda. It is an area that has been incredibly war torn over the past twenty years. BOSCO, as we learned today, is trying to provided internet access and Voice Over IP Telephone access in many of what used be called "Internally Displaced Persons (IDP)" camps. These camps are now places where thousands of people live afraid, as David explained, to returned to their home villages in large part because there is nothing there. So, this organization is working to bring information and VOIP to these people (so that they can get information in such how to deal with basic medical emergencies) and bring their stories, news, and information about basic needs or emergencies out. It was a fascinating afternoon.