Well, in case any of you were in any doubt, its official. The girls are more resilient than the boys. I suspect that this isn’t ‘news’ for many but the fact that Lachie and I have been the first to succumb to sickness in Uganda seems to give it more credence. Lachie’s unfortunately in a much worse state than me and didn’t join us on our road trip today. We’re visiting one of our new projects today. The Junior Landcare…
So, this is Africa! We’ve landed in Uganda, our home for the next two weeks. Two exciting, enriching weeks of new sounds, sights and experiences that will, I’m sure, take us all out of our comfort zones and open our eyes to opportunities beyond our normal. For me, coming on this trip feels like a rite of passage to being part of the Kain Lawyers’ family. Working in a business that cares as much about creating opportunities for its team…
Kain Foundation. We’re Enriched. We’re absolutely rapt to be able to show you this video of the projects we’ve worked on in Uganda over the past five years. A very special thank you must be made to Andy Scott and Riley Scott for the tireless love and commitment that went into designing and editing this film. Special thanks also to Tom Williamson and the team at KWP! for their dedication to making this video exceptionally powerful.
Day 10 Video Diary Zdravka Stepic, Blue Sky Alternative Investments On day 10 of the Uganda Project, the team travel to Murchison National Park to experience another side of Uganda’s beauty. Zdravka shares her thoughts in the midst of elephant tracking. Click here to find out how you or your employer can get involved.
Day 9 Video Diary Harry, Watoto It’s Day 9 of the Uganda Project and we catch up with Watoto team leader Harry to hear about the depth of Watoto’s work supporting vulnerable children and orphans as well as the community in which they build. Harry gives us a deeper insight into what’s it like being a part of the Watoto family for the past ten years. Click here to find out how you or your employer can get involved and challenge…
Day 8 Video Diary Ben Corbett, LeetGeek After two full days of building a home for the teachers of Watoto, Ben gives us an insight into what it’s like to be an IT professional building a house in Uganda. Click here to find out how you or your employer can get involved and challenge traditional ways of making a change.
Day 7 Video Diary Nicole Wilson-Moore, Kain Commercial and Corporate Lawyers Day seven of the Uganda Project and it’s difficult to believe we’ve been here for a full week and done so much. Sunday is a day of rest for Ugandans and when in Uganda and it was a good idea to follow in their footsteps. After a cycle around Gulu, we set off to Watoto for lunch at a house mother’s home, part of the Watoto Model project. In 2003,…
Day 6 Video Diary Danyelle Robson, Two Hands Wines / Kain Foundation A seven hour drive and change of scenery saw us working with the construction team in Gulu on the Watoto project. In 2007, Watoto expanded its programme to northern Uganda in response to the cry of the former child soldier and greater community in this region, who bore the brunt of the civil war. In previous trips to Uganda, Kain Foundation corporate partners have assisted with building homes for teachers and…
Day 5 Video Diary James Frearson-Lea, Kain Corporate Commercial Lawyers James has articulated how so many of us felt visiting Missionaries of the Poor today. Today’s experience drives home perspective and made us realise how hard the Brothers work at Missionaries of the Poor and how privileged we are in Australia. Click here to find out how you or your employer can get involved and challenge traditional ways of making a change.
Day 4 Video Diary Eliza LeMessurier, Kain Foundation Having visited the Ugandan projects supported by Kain Foundation for the past three years, Eliza has been fortunate to be part of the relationship built between Kain Foundation and projects like Bulesa Primary School. Hearing Eliza reflect on the project and articulate her purpose demystifies what can be ethically challenging. Click here to find out how you or your employer can get involved and challenge traditional ways of making a change.