Location:
Mbale is Uganda’s 2nd largest city, with a population of 1.1 million. It is located near the Kenyan border, 250 miles northeast of Kampala.
Altitude:
1,220 M above sea level
Climate:
Pleasantly cool and comfortable
Travel:
By road
People:
Bagisu, the largest ethnic group
FHI:
In 2000, a Child Development Program was implemented and has been highly successful in recent years.
Languages:
English and Lugisu
Housing:
City guesthouse
Food:
Local food consists of matoke (a staple based on green bananas), millet bread, cassava, sweet potatoes, chicken, goat and beef stews and freshwater fish. Ugali, the maize meal based filler popular in east Africa is used as an accompaniment for meat or vegetable dishes.
Communication:
Available through the use of mobile phones, widely accessible.
Work Practicum Options for Marsabit:
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Work Practicum: Youth Leader for Young Children
Available: Spring and Fall Semesters
Number of Placements: 2
Brief description of duties:
- Work with children using recreational, organized games
- Work Practicum: valuation of the Child Development Program
Available: Spring and Fall Semesters
Number of Placements: 2
Brief description of duties:
- Evaluate the Child Development Program at Kapchorwa. Why is this program successful? Why are people becoming Christians? Evaluate the effectiveness of outside help, and why community involvement motivates the people.
Uganda Country Information
Uganda Practicum Site I: Kumi (max 2 students)
Uganda Practicum Site II: Kapchorwa (max 4 students)
Uganda Practicum Site IV: Soroti (max 4 students)
