Unlike here, International Women’s Day is an Official Holiday in Uganda. Here is what Carmela had to say about their celebration.
Wednesday March 8 was Women’s Day, an official holiday in Uganda. Nearly 200 at St. Julie Mission attended a special program in the Dining/Assembly Hall–probably the largest structure in Buseesa. Sr.Rita, principal at Notre Dame Academy Senior Secondary School said “we celebrate the special contributions women make to their families, schools, cities, Uganda and the world at large in helping make the world a better place.” Among those in attendance: Sisters and teachers, volunteers from Germany, the first volunteer from the US (more about her in another blog), visitors from SND California, and numerous primary and secondary school students.
– Carmela Burke