Phiona Mutesi is currently a member of the 9-person, Ugandan female chess team, the Mulago Queens.   Here, she is just part of the team, even though she is the youngest and had the most remarkable journey to playing chess competitively at the International level.  Chess is a sport dominated by white males, yet Phiona is a poor, under-educated black girl from the slums of Uganda and has successfully competed in International tournaments.

For many people, the most exciting thing about going on an exotic vacation is discovering and learning about different cultures.  Some important parts of learning about a new culture are the music and dance.  In many countries, English is commonly used for business transactions and is common in the major tourist areas, so language is not as important a part of learning the culture.  When one travels to an English speaking country, English is the only language most tourists will use.  This is a sure way to miss out on a real cultural learning experience.  Wi

Bark cloth is more than just a native hand-made souvenir.  The making of bark cloth has been a part of Ugandan culture for centuries.  Bark cloth manufacturing is an ancient craft of the Baganda people of southern Uganda.  Its preparation involves one of mankind's oldest, prehistoric techniques that began before the invention of weaving.