Location:
350 Km Northeast of Kampala Border between North and South Uganda
Altitude:
More than 1,000 M high (3500 Ft.)
Climate:
Hot and dry area along the Sabini Lake, with undisturbed landscape.
Travel:
By road (5-6 hours), private airstrip also available for emergencies.
People:
Itesol and Kumam
FHI:
CDP 2004 supported by KAFHI, KAFHICR
Languages:
English, Iteso and Kumam
Housing/Meals:
Simple guesthouse in city. Food includes sim sim, maize, chicken, goat, and beef.
Communication:
Available through the use of mobile phones, widely accessible.
Work Practicum Options for Marsabit:
- Work Practicum: TBA
Available: Spring and Fall Semesters
Number of Placements: 2
Brief description of duties:
- Work Practicum: TBA
Available: Spring and Fall Semesters
Number of Placements: 2
Brief description of duties:
- Work Practicum: Journalism/Photography and/or Documentary Filming
Available: Spring and Fall Semesters
Number of Placements: 1
Brief description of duties:
- Journaling or filming assignment like script writing, recording, narrating, and editing.
Uganda Country Information
Uganda Practicum Site I: Kumi (max 2 students)
Uganda Practicum Site II: Kapchorwa (max 4 students)
Uganda Practicum Site III: Mbale (max 3 students)
