You too can benefit or can teach us!

You are wondering. You are saying what is this again? Uganda New England Society. Yes, a society. A do good organization. A not for profit organization. A platform to address some of the issues raised by Ugandans in USA and other parts of the world.  Yesterday, Omoding (not his real names) was walking down a major Boston down town street. We bumped into each other. he took me to a place where many Ugandans meet for a beer or two. Or they meet to talk. I did introduce myself. I asked whether the place was typically Ugandan-founded. I was told it was founded by Kenyans and Nigerians! I asked where was a Ugandan founded firm? I was told of the Radio Station in Boston. I realized I was asking un-welcome questions. I did excuse myself and left. What are some of the major issues that pain Ugandans in America? I do not want to say am the expert but I have moved about doing a silent observer research and listened in during conversations when Ugandans meet. I have read deeper into the obituaries of those who pass on. I also have tried to look into the areas where most Ugandans are engaged in work or employment. We do have so much to do to improve on our self determination. We need to ask our selves what are the most important questions facing us in USA. Uganda New England Society is where we want to ask the questions and see how we can help answer them ourselves. The issues are many.

Let us un package the issues:
1. Housing.
2. Employment
3. Spiritual growth and development
4. Insurance
5. Livelihood
6. Security
7. Citizenship
8. Child rearing
9. Positive parenting
10. Accountability
11. Taking stock of action and decisions
12. Decision-making
13. Associations
14. Conflict with law
15. Illnesses. sickness and health-care
16. Remittances
17. Social networks
18. Professionalism
19. Health Chronic illnesses, weight watching, nutrition and Aging
20. Treatment of your remains in case of death.
21. Asset building
22. Voluntarism
23. Subscription and membership to clubs or organizations
24. Vacations
25. Altruism and philanthropy.

It is our hope you and I will work together on answering these questions. Or we shall be able to address the issues head on. This list is not shared to blame anyone or poke a blaming finger. It has been raised to orient us towards a common direction.
Thank you.