work

I am currently working with an organization in Uganda that does work on behalf of disabled women. It is a busy national office that does research, programming, and advocacy throughout Uganda. People with disabilities in Uganda, and especially women with disabilities, face immense discrimination. They are marginalized culturally, socially, economically, and their basic human rights are often denied. In large part this is due to a lack of infrastructure, resources, and political will in Uganda (my opinion).

My role within the organization is to help with the reproductive and sexual health outreach program (the reproductive health needs and rights of women with disabilities are largely ignored) and lead a team in qualitative research and analysis on gender mainstreaming processes of disability organizations. I will also help with grant writing and organizing the national office's resource center. I am sure my role here will develop and change as time goes on.

My work is about a ten minute walk from where I stay, which is great. We are north east of Kampala city center. I am slowly getting to know the area, the transportation, and the city in general. I am still infatuated with the market next to my house.

On a humorous note-- today a visitor came to the office who is blind. Her helper said "Oh, Sally, meet the muzungu." That's Me!