There are numerous approaches and ideologies when it comes to responding to the needs of the developing world. The question of whether aid is effective is one that is not answered simply. There are a myriad of groups and individuals working hard to address extreme poverty and need around the Read more…
A year has passed since we launched OTA’s blog. With over 10,000 visitors to our site , we thought it was time for a fresh look. It is our hope that visitors will continue to enjoy the latest news updates, fundraising and volunteer information, in addition to countless beautiful photographs. So Read more…
On her first trip to Africa, Donna Striha was spellbound by the beauty of Uganda and its people. She says that as she left Uganda, the place that has occupied her heart and mind ever since that first trip, “somehow, as the plane left the tarmac and I looked down Read more…
My Day In the Congo – Reflections on a trip with Outreach to Africa This article was written by Brad Muncer, a California businessman, who was so moved by his experience that he recently became an OTA board member. Click on the link below to read Brad’s story. My day Read more…
Lots of us have blogged about our experiences on time spent in Uganda. But, today I wanted to share what it was like for me preparing for such a trip. I have traveled a lot in my life, and this type of journey was like no other. A year ago, Read more…
– 1) Uganda is the same size as Oregon State (Uganda population 35,873,253 – Oregon population 3,871,859). 2) Uganda has the worlds best bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and avocados. 3) For most Ugandans, their favorite meal is Matooke, a plantain type banana cooked in banana leaves. 4) Soccer is the most Read more…
Trip #4 – 3+weeks in Uganda This trip has been so many things for me…it reassured me that my friends here are FOREVER friends. I was reminded that we never know what God can or will do in our lives, where we will go, and how things will unfold. – Read more…
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Excerpt from http://donnaginatravelafrica.wordpress.com/2012/02/ By Gina Efstathio – Donna and I are childhood friends. We met at Lake Errock BC (go ahead and Google it) As kids we spent many summers and week-ends together swimming in the lake in the summer, skiing at Hemlock Valley in the winter, eating KD all Read more…