Laura Martin Anne Traister

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