Stephen Elasu. Photograph: Richard M KavumaWith all our focus on the international African Diaspora and the power of the monies that are sent back to help family and friends we often overlook the local heros. …

Congratulations to all the members of the top 10! The work done by all these amazing people is inspirational and truly a model for all us that want to make a difference in the …

As you might know, PD loves us some Fred Mutebi, Uganda’s print-maker extraordinaire. Fred’s camp just sent us a press release to let us know that Fred and the Let Art Talk crew will participate …

There’s an article on Global Voices discussing the role of the Diaspora in Madagascar’s development. It’s good to see discussions like these going on in developing countries. In order to properly engage the Diaspora, there …

 
Even lunch during BarCamp Jozi was informal
BarCamp Jozi wrapped up last weekend. I finally got myself some free time and decent wifi, even though I am nestled in the basement of a Mugg & Bean …

This just in, Siena at Women of Kireka tells us that the fundraising drive has hit a milestone. Over $1000 has been raised in just over a week. If you haven’t yet sacrificed your cup …

When I met first Siena Anstis this summer at Cafe Pap in Kampala, I was a rock star. No really, she really thought I was a musician, Bobby Wine to be exact. Here, she tell’s …

Richard Mugera and Nakku Senkeeto at 20th UNAA Convention
I met Nakku Senkeeto on the first day of the UNAA Conference. To be specific, she was the first person I introduced myself to. However, it took …

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The BBC Africa takes a look at Africans that are taking over the grunt work in Canada’s logging industry. The article highlights a key factor that makes life for Africa-educated Diaspora difficult. It’s hard …

Nettie, Abbey and Edris Lubega
Back when I was a barefoot wee lad growing up in Biizi—a sleepy village outside of the even sleepier town of Masindi, Uganda—my friends and I never ran out of creative …

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20th Uganda North American Association Conference | Orlando, Florida
We’ve got loads of all the action from the 20th UNAA Convention in Orlando. If you missed the festivities, fear not. I lugged my shooter around and …

Ebel in the driver’s seat
In the absence of a hotel shuttle upon arrival here in Orlando last night, we got ushered into a bright yellow taxi once outside the baggage claim. I don’t know who …

A boy reads a book in the new Community Learning Centre in UVira
One of these days Project Diaspora will mature into this massive database of African development projects helmed by Africa’s Diaspora. The database will …

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As of late I have spent a tremendous amount of time in hospitals and nursing homes. I very quickly discovered that almost all of the caregivers… Please not the intentional use of “almost all”… Are …