Stories of Uganda

When I visited Uganda in 2009 the Principal and Teachers were meeting abouttheir 5 year plan in the old music room. I surprised them and was so pleased to meet them. They were in the middle of figuring out how to contact their Alumni , the old girls and boys.It costs $70 to send a child to school there, including lunches , unforms and books.This is an investment in future generations. Hope you will consider helping. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

What they have done at the school since the 1980's is nothing short of a miracle. They need help to continue to improve this fine educational facility. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

The school looks just as it was but I understand it has taken a lot of energy and time to restore it. Consider donating to the school if you were a student there. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Photo: Assembly room at Aga Khan Secondary taken in 2009I was 15 years old when I had to leave. Listen to my story abou my last day in Uganda and getting ready to travel to Oregon. I was leaving my parents, family, friends, dogs , homes with a $100 in my pocket and alone.I left form 3 at the Aga Khan Secondary school without saying goodbye to friends and teachers.Today the school has been restored thanks to many people. They are still fundraing to continue to improve this wonderful school. Join them and make a sustainable difference! More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

What were those last days like? How many people left? How did they leave?Photo: New airport in Entebbe ,2009 More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Stories of a Canadian team working hard in a Uganda to process AsainsWhat was that like? More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Lella came to Canda with Shamas Umedaly.She loved Canada and couldnt wait to get hereShe had 5 children and grandchildren Farhan, Aaleeya, Rehannah, Nareena, Aryannah, Tariq, Aari and TareckSon in laws Terry Ketter, Andrew Spence ( deceased) , Gary Switlo ( Deceased)Daughter in laws Yasmin Verjee and Susan PurkissLella has recently written a cookbook called Mamajee's kitchen which is a Canadian best seller.Thanks Mom for being such a great mother, grandmother and for being such an adventurer. You made the transition to Canada much better thanks to your hard work and good example and your delicious food. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.Photo: Signing her book in Toronto for CNN's Ali Velshi, Khanum and Mossadiq ( her son)

Photo : with her grandaughter nareena switlo at her graduation from University of VictoriaEducation meant a lot to LellaMore than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.