Traveling by motorbike through the Northern (Karamojong) region of Uganda is a lesson in practical faith. Visiting remote grass-hut villages and meeting people living on the edge of extreme poverty, would be disheartening if not for the hope that is in Christ. I can testify that the Lord is always near, and that miracles happen when eyes are focused on Jesus. There is no place on Earth where man cannot find refuge under the shadow of His wings. As with many ministries in Africa, the focus is often on under-served children – many of which are orphaned as victims of war, AIDS, and poverty. Below are some pictures and short clips. Thank you, for your prayers! Mike **Scroll down for pictures and short clips…
Karamojong Tribal March
PICTURED BELOW: Tribe from Moroto.
Moroto Tribe
Tribe from Moroto
Moroto tribe – New friends
I get to Karamoja by a small six-passenger plane. The landing strip is just a dirt road. Below is a view from the plane, where you can see how the small villages are scattered. There are hundreds like this throughout the region – some are very small and some are quite large and complex, forming a maze-like compound. The culture is communal, but individual families would have there own huts. The people mostly travel by foot. Others use motorbikes. Cars are non-existent for locals.
Aerial view of villages
Twig fence which surrounds the villages. Surprisingly sturdy and really works to keep out thieves and intruders.
The entrance door is low to protect against intruders and thieves. Thorn bush twigs are stuffed into the opening at night.
Inside the village
a Karamojong woman
a Karamojong woman
A communal area in one of the villages. On the left is a “kitchen” where food is prepared. The two structures on the right, store grain (such as maize, sorghum) often for fermentation to make an alcoholic beverage which is used to curb hunger. This beverage is consumed all day and so common, it’s actually considered a food staple by the locals.
Best kids in the world!
Another village near the South Sudan border
Greeting a Karamojong woman
Kids will be kids!
A Karamojong woman. On the right, is grain drying out to make an alcoholic beverage which is used to curb hunger. This beverage is consumed all day and is so common, it’s considered a food staple by the locals.
A Karamojong woman. On the right, is grain drying out to make an alcoholic beverage which is used to curb hunger. This beverage is consumed all day and is so common, it’s considered a food staple by the locals.
New friends!
…more new friends!
My friend Lotia. Crawls on his knees because of a birth defect.
