The Best Medicine
Oftentimes during long local government meetings, a participant will make a grand statement that includes a wise proverb. The proverb may offer a conclusion to an extended debate or add salience to a point. Usually, I don’t quite understand the history, context, or language of the statement and stare blankly as the room erupts in […]
Graduation Speech
Remember that one time where I cried hysterically into a microphone in front of the vice president of Uganda and 200 or so additional onlookers? I do. It happened last week. My co-Fellow Latifah’s family was hosting a make-up graduation celebration for her and her brother. In any Ugandan event or official occasion, it is […]
The Lingo
Around this time of year, a number of GHC fellows travel home. Regardless of the destination, it’s likely a few phrases we’ve picked up won’t make much sense to the folks at home. Certainly we now know a few sayings in the local language, but what I find even more fascinating are the English phrases […]