In going to another culture it helps to know what they struggle with, what they value, and how they think. This is especially important if we want to minister to them. Realizing this, I hope to keep you updated on important news stories from Uganda. If you notice any stories in your local newspaper, please let me know.
Commodity prices soar
“The prices of most food items, including those locally produced, have more than doubled since the start of 2008, raising fears that the country could be headed for a food crisis.
Bananas, potatoes, beans, beef and vegetables are exiting to foreign markets in South Sudan, eastern DRC and Rwanda, where growing (and competitive) markets must be satisfied.” http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Commodity_prices_soar.shtml
Poor Ugandans rise to 9 million - Survey
“New figures show that the number of Ugandans who cannot afford basic needs in life such as food, clothing, water, education and shelter has risen from eight to nine million to date.” http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Poor_Ugandans_rise_to_9_million_-_Survey.shtml The study shows that nearly 30% of Uganda’s population is impoverished, an increase from 26%. The population of Uganda is 30 million; and is comparable to California’s population of 33 million. Imagine nearly one-third of Californians not being able to meet basic needs.
Ugandan teachers turn to prostitution
“A new study on the HIV/Aids prevalence in communities in northern Uganda reveals that teachers in the region are increasingly taking up prostitution, which they say is more lucrative than teaching.
Teachers are now counted among the vulnerable people along the Kampala –Juba route (South Sudan), where sex trade is increasingly exposing them to the deadly Aids scourge, the Focal Officer for Aids in Emergencies at the Uganda Aids Commission, Ms Joyce Namulondo, has said.
“In Gulu, one of the prostitutes interviewed was a professional teacher. Asked why she had resorted to prostitution, she said she was making a lot of money out of this trade compared to teaching. She said she gets Shs1.5 million ($896 USD) per month out of prostitution,” Ms Namulondo said.
A primary teacher in Uganda earns a monthly salary of Shs130,000 ($77.65 USD) while a secondary teacher earns about Shs250,000 ($149.34 USD) per month. Shs1.5 million ($896 USD) is what a primary teacher may earn in a year.” http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Ugandan_Teachers_turn_to_prostitution.shtml
Commodity prices soar
“The prices of most food items, including those locally produced, have more than doubled since the start of 2008, raising fears that the country could be headed for a food crisis.
Bananas, potatoes, beans, beef and vegetables are exiting to foreign markets in South Sudan, eastern DRC and Rwanda, where growing (and competitive) markets must be satisfied.” http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Commodity_prices_soar.shtml
Poor Ugandans rise to 9 million - Survey
“New figures show that the number of Ugandans who cannot afford basic needs in life such as food, clothing, water, education and shelter has risen from eight to nine million to date.” http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Poor_Ugandans_rise_to_9_million_-_Survey.shtml The study shows that nearly 30% of Uganda’s population is impoverished, an increase from 26%. The population of Uganda is 30 million; and is comparable to California’s population of 33 million. Imagine nearly one-third of Californians not being able to meet basic needs.
Ugandan teachers turn to prostitution
“A new study on the HIV/Aids prevalence in communities in northern Uganda reveals that teachers in the region are increasingly taking up prostitution, which they say is more lucrative than teaching.
Teachers are now counted among the vulnerable people along the Kampala –Juba route (South Sudan), where sex trade is increasingly exposing them to the deadly Aids scourge, the Focal Officer for Aids in Emergencies at the Uganda Aids Commission, Ms Joyce Namulondo, has said.
“In Gulu, one of the prostitutes interviewed was a professional teacher. Asked why she had resorted to prostitution, she said she was making a lot of money out of this trade compared to teaching. She said she gets Shs1.5 million ($896 USD) per month out of prostitution,” Ms Namulondo said.
A primary teacher in Uganda earns a monthly salary of Shs130,000 ($77.65 USD) while a secondary teacher earns about Shs250,000 ($149.34 USD) per month. Shs1.5 million ($896 USD) is what a primary teacher may earn in a year.” http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/news/Ugandan_Teachers_turn_to_prostitution.shtml
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