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Moses in College in India

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

kamoga_indiaI received this letter from Moses, who was awarded a scholarship to study Information Technology in India at St. Claret, an affiliated college of the University of Bangalore.

Hi Dad,

My school – is a very good school. I like it because there are alot of students from different places especially Asians. It makes me feel good to be one of the pioneer African students at school. I am so happy that one my roommates is a Ugandan who a got ascholarship too. He is from Seeta High School. There are also students from South Africa and the Ivory Coast

I enjoy electronics classes because I like dealing with practical work. Education in India is more practical than education in Uganda which focuses more on theory.

I managed to get a third position in a group discussion which was organised on science day celebrations at school. Prizes will be given to us in the major celebration at school during December.

I also got selected on the school basketball team, thanks to Brian Moll who used to teach me while we played against each other.

The food is too spicey but I am kinda of getting used to it. Though when I first arrived, I hardly ate.

What i like about india is that there is a high rate of infrastructure development.  A lot is lacking in Uganda that I have experienced in India.  Our generation must work on these things in the next five years. This is what Uganda must do to attain a rate of development equivalent to countries like India, which were once third world but are now advancing:

  • empower women,
  • invest in education,
  • encourage investments through offering incentives,
  • offer help to NGOs like L.E.A.D Uganda

People in India are hardworking. I guarantee you in the next 20 years India is going to have a strong economy which will see its GDP rise more than that of America.kamoga_india2

I had never seen women engineers who work on building sites but I was astonished when I noticed that in india actually they might be more than the men. There is no job discrimination. In fact most of the lecturers at our school are women

The government is fighting illiteracy. Most of the schools I see here are public schools which shows you the effort government is putting in education.

Though am having a good experience in India, my dream is to get to college in the United States of America.

Thank you for laying a foundation for me. It is now up to me to build on it.

Moses

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Moses in College in India
I received this letter from Moses, who was awarded a scholarship to study Information Technology in India at St. Claret, an affiliated college of the University of Bangalore.
Hi Dad,
My school – is a very good school. I like it because there are alot of students from different places especially Asians. It makes me feel good to be one of the pioneer African students at school. I am so happy that one my roommates is a Ugandan who a got ascholarship too. He is from Seeta High School. There are also students from South Africa and the Ivory Coast
I enjoy electronics classes because I like dealing with practical work. Education in India is more practical than education in Uganda which focuses more on theory.
I managed to get a third position in a group discussion which was organised on science day celebrations at school. Prizes will be given to us in the major celebration at school during December.
I also got selected on the school basketball team, thanks to Brian Moll who used to teach me while we played against each other.
The food is too spicey but I am kinda of getting used to it. Though when I first arrived, I hardly ate.
What i like about india is that there is a high rate of infrastructure development.  A lot is lacking in Uganda that I have experienced in India.  Our generation must work on these things in the next five years. This is what Uganda must do to attain a rate of development equivalent to countries like India, which were once third world but are now advancing:
empower women,
invest in education,
encourage investments through offering incentives,
offer help to NGOs like L.E.A.D Uganda
People in India are hardworking. I guarantee you in the next 20 years India is going to have a strong economy which will see its GDP rise more than that of America.
I had never seen women engineers who work on building sites but I was astonished when I noticed that in india actually they might be more than the men. There is no job discrimination. In fact most of the lecturers at our school are women
The government is fighting illiteracy. Most of the schools I see here are public schools which shows you the effort government is putting in education.
Though am having a good experience in India, my dream is to get to college in the United States of America.
Thank you for laying a foundation for me. It is now up to me to build on it.
Moses

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Uganda Book – Special Offers

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

(1) Purchase our new book – signed
with free shipping.

(2) Two Limited Edition Book offers with
signed prints celebrating our children

TRANSFORMING LIVES:
Turning Uganda’s Forgotten Children Into Leaders

Award-Winning Photojournalist Stephen Shames
Foreword by People magazine writer Peter Norman

PUBLICATION DATE: October 1, 2009
8×10 inches. 44 pages.
List price: $12.95.  U.S. Shipping and handling: $3

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(1) Purchase our new book – signed
with free shipping

The book is $12.95. (plus $3 for shipping to the U.S.)
if you order by October 1st, you get free shipping.

All books ordered through LEAD Uganda will be signed.

(2) Two Limited Edition Book offers with

signed prints celebrating our children

SPECIAL OFFER 1
Edition of 15 books in a slip case.

Each book has four 8×10 inch pigment prints enclosed.
Each book and print is signed and numbered
$900.       $800 if ordered by October 1st.

THE PHOTOS

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SPECIAL OFFER 2
Edition of 50 books.

Each book has one 8×10 inch pigment print enclosed.
Book and print signed and numbered.
$250.        $200 if ordered by October 1st.

THE PHOTO

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THE BOOK

Nearly every child in Uganda is affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS, abduction, and brutal war. Many have witnessed trauma that no child should ever experience. And yet, despite their lost innocence, these children still possess a burning desire to succeed and to serve their country. Transforming Lives: Turning Uganda’s Forgotten Children Into Leaders (Star Bright Books, October 2009) documents the inspirational stories of young and talented Ugandan boys and girls who ead their country to a brighter future. These children are beating the odds through a combination of personal grit and determination, and with the help of L.E.A.D Uganda, an educational leadership initiative founded by photographer and child advocate Stephen Shames, that seeks out forgotten children and offers them education, security, emotional support, and most importantly, the chance to become the next leaders of the country they love.

Through the children’s essays and drawings and Shames’ photographs, Transforming Lives presents a compelling and candid portrait of these resilient children of Uganda. AIDS orphans, former child soldiers, child laborers, and children living in refugee camps are now attending the best schools in their country alongside the children of Uganda’s elite, earning high marks, gaining self esteem, and experiencing first-hand the healing and transforming powers of education.

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Moses awarded scholarship to Indian College

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Moses Kamoga was awarded a scholarship to study Information Technology in India at St. Claret, an affiliated college of the University of Bangalore.

Moses will study computer applications. The three year course (divided into six semesters) covers computer science subjects such as programming languages, algorithm design and optimization, computer networks, database management systems, digital electronics, mathematics, probability, statistics, accounting, and finance.

“It’s now clear that my dreams are becoming a reality,” says Moses, “When my father died, my hopes were all shattered and I stopped dreaming until Jimmy Kolker (the former U.S. Ambassador to Uganda) noticed me when we played baseball against the Marines. Mr. Kolker joined me to LEAD Uganda. I was assured of an education. My mother and I regained faith that our family would be revived. Thank you Jimmy Kolker.”

Moses’ course provides a sound academic base for a career in computer applications. When Moses graduates with a B.C.A. degree he can start a career as a junior programer or as a project manager in the IT sector. Or, Moses can opt for postgraduate courses and study for a M.C.A or M.B.A in information technology.

“When I was searching on the Internet I found out that St. Claret was giving opportunity to those who performed well at an advanced level (in high school). I applied and in a month’s time I was contacted that I had been given a scholarship to study for a Bachelors degreee in computer applications.”

“I am deeply indebted to LEAD Uganda and Stephen Shames for the relentless efforts they have invested in my future and the trust in me that I can make it and become a success story. God bless you”.

“Life is what you make it, I have always been challenged in life but I have not accepted defeat. The thought that some one out there cares and cherishes your dreams has always made me strong and firm.”

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Moses sent me this note just before he boarded the plane for India:
“Hi Dad,
Thank you for your encouragement. I am really happy. I just feel even though you are not near me, with your words, I just feel I am complete. Dad you can always count on me and I will never disappoint you.
Moses”

Eeveryone at LEAD Uganda, students and staff, are very proud of you Moses.

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