Notes on meeting District Officals

-Disadvantaged/illiterate

            if schooled you become an extension worker NOT a farmer

            you can not talk to mountains/rivers/trees

            agriculture is not seen as a business

-Women and elderly attend meetings and are more involved in the community

-Organization

            Men are in the streets and don’t understand the importance while women are more responsible     

            Children want to see immediate gain from their actions

            Government helps those within groups (groups benefit)

I’m amazed at the confidence displayed by the Makerere students when addressing the prime minister or District Officials.  They are eager to understand and do not seem afraid to voice opinions or ask questions