
Key Stats
Capital: Kampala
Population: 39.5 million
Average life expectancy: 56 years
Literacy rate: 78%
Population living below poverty line: 20%
Population without electricity: 32.1 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 8.3 million
Most widely spoken language: Luganda
Source: The World Factbook
About Uganda
Uganda is located in eastern Africa and bordered by South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya. Known for its lakes and rivers, Uganda's lush landscape provides clean drinking water but also increases the spread of infectious disease. In a small country with one of the highest birth rates in the world, many Ugandans struggle to provide for their families. Using techniques handed down through generations, artisans create baskets, pottery, and musical instruments, among other traditional crafts.

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Artisans in Uganda
Women artisans in Uganda are able to have a stronger voice in their families and communities through handcrafting.Read More »