The purpose of this blog is to stay connected with my friends and family while I transition from Delaware to Maryland to Uganda and beyond. I'd like to use this forum to share my experiences and record my adventures while serving as an Economic Development Volunteer in the Peace Corps.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

PTU's 5th Anniversary Party

Our birthday/5th anniversary party was a great success. We had a good turnout, some impressive guest speakers (including a female Member of Parliament), and great performances by the beneficiaries and friends of PTU. Here are just a few of the pictures taken at the event.

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boys practice their dance in the office

Girls practice the day before the event
Huge pot of beans to be served to the party-goers

girls washing the dishes in preparation

Denis and some of the students waiting for guests to arrive

PTU girls performing their dance

Two guardians give testimony regarding the good works of PTU

A rep from the Pader District NGO Forum gives a speech

Fr. Akena Leonsyo (my boss) looking thoughtful
 

spectators

youth drama about the importance of girls' education


youth drama
Simon, our MC. He just graduated from Gulu University.

Joseph speaking about PTU's current activities
shy Patrick


Cute spectators

Fundraising
CD Lawila, Member of Parliament
Spectators
Denis' son, Herichen (in Rowen's t-shirt)


Traditional Acholi Bwola dancers
Boscoe, the MP and me


Boys perform the PTU dance




Me and Reagan, one of PTU's beneficiaries
Me and Fr. Leonsyo

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