Laura MartinAnne Traister
ASU In Uganda
Predominant source of income is agriculture:
CoffeeTobaccoFruits and VegetablesAlcohol and Soft Drinks (Domestically Produced Goods)
Economics of Uganda
In Urban Areas there are few opportunities for employment which include, but are not limited to:
Convenience Shops
Various jobs in restaurants
Souvenir Shops
Tourism related businesses (lodging, internet cafes, transportation services)
Boto-Boto Transportation Services (a popular inexpensive transportation method)Drum Making
Urban Economics
Rural Economics
Little opportunity for economic advancement.
Many people leave rural areas to seek the employment opportunities in urban areas.
Opportunities for sustainability include:
Agriculture Livestock
Handmade CraftsDrum Making
In small communities we observed that the exchange of necessities is more common than exchange of money.
Kitoola, Uganda
Located 1 hour NE of Kampala
Founder of YOFAFO’s home village
Location of YOFAFO’s Primary School
A very close and supportive community
Youth Focus on Africa Foundation
“Working Towards a Transformed Uganda”
The community empowerment center. Helping rural women, youth and children reach full potential through
information training and education.
References
• http://littleredpurse.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html
Bead picture• http://www.packaging-gateway.com/
projects/good-african-coffee/Coffee bean picture • All other Pictures are property of Anne Traister
and Laura Martin
• You Tube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nzKgsXsgA