Educational Outreach

UNIC Nairobi visits Uganda 2009

School Outreach mission took place between 23 and 27 March 2007. Irene Mwakesi, National Information Officer addressed students on the work and the structure of the United Nations. The mission covered one district known as Kabarole in Port Fortal province located in Mid West Uganda. Port Fortal is 318 Km from Kampala. A total of 30 schools were addressed in 13 venues.

The programme ran from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm. The most popular video screened whenever possible was the "Silent Epidemic" on STDs and HIV Aids besides the "United Nations for a better future". Each session ended with question and answers.

The hosts of the programme were Mr. Emmanuel Kusemererwa a senior Ministry of Education School Supervisor in Kampala, Mr. Richard Alituha the Principal Education Officer Fort - Portal and Ms. Businge-Rusoke Victoria District Education Officer Kabarole.

Click on the thumbnails to view photos of 2009 visit.

UNIC Nairobi visits Uganda 2007 link