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Locations

The awamu-stars mark the current locations of projects in Uganda. The vocational school St. Helena and the hospital ward as well as the women’s groups are located in Nakiyaga. The Primary school St. Denis Center for Education is in Buyambi. Around Masaka, “awamu” promotes well-drilling.

Uganda – pearl of Africa

(Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ug.html)

Inhabitants

Approximately 34 million, annual population growth: approximately 3 %, more than 40 ethnic groups.

Spread of land

236860 km² (Lake Victoria is 126 times greater than Lake Constance)

Climate

20°C – 29°C (2 rainy seasons, 2 dry seasons)

Official language

English

Government

Independent since 1962, president since 1986: Yoweri Museveni, (1962 -1971: Milton Obote, 1971 -1979: Idi Amin, 1980-1986: Milton Obote)

Religion

Predominantly Christian religious confession, approximately a sixth of the population is Muslim.

Birth rate

6,3 children

Expectancy of life

53 years, average age: 15 years

Alphabetization

66%

Access to clean drinking water

54%

HIV-Infektionsrate

Durch umfassende Präventionsprogramme seit den 90er Jahren stark gesunken von 15 % auf (offiziell) 6 % gesunken.

Average income per year

340 US Dollar