Lifestyle, Culture & Gender

Farming is really important to Uganda’s economy, around 80% of people are involved in farming and coffee is the main thing that is sold worldwide. About 9 million people live below the poverty line of $1 per day.

Uganda has a population of around 30 million and the average number of children per women is 7. The country has 9 main ethnic groups and the most followed religion is Christianity. The official national language is English, although other languages such as Luganda and Swahili are also widely spoken.

The food in Uganda consists of traditional cooking with English, Arab and Asian (especially Indian) influences. Like food in most countries, it varies a lot, from a basic sauce of beans or meat, to several-course meals served in upper-class homes and high-end restaurants.

Traditionally women did not have the same rights as men. However the laws in Uganda are changing that. Women’s rights are now in Uganda’s constitution and it is the first African Country to have a female Vice President. Girls now have an equal right to education and as of 1998 women are allowed to own land and property. However inequality is still a problem in the general public and women are not always aware of their rights.