Special Report
November 2000
Number 24
David, an orphan at the 'New Hope Centre' in Uganda

Contents
Uganda – Struggling to Rise Above its Past*
Building on Firm Foundations
When Missionaries Meant Guns: the History of Christianity in Uganda
Uganda Factfile
Burying the Hatchet
Shared Schools Reflect an End to Rivalry
Culture Clash
Days of Contention Long Gone
Darrie’s Dilemma
‘I am Holding You Like a Glass’
‘Let’s Involve the Youth…’
Sales to Uganda’s Children Fall
A Very Present Help
The Secret of Success: Solid Bible Teaching
Uganda’s Fastest-Growing Church
When No One Can Read Your Work…

AIDS Focus:
The Silent Holocaust: AIDS in Uganda
Uganda AIDS Factfile
‘When You Go Through the Fire…’
Vexed Question: Can God Heal AIDS?
HIV-Positive – Towards The Gospel
A Mathematical Certainty
There is Hope – Pass it On

* denotes a story not written by Mr Boyd

In this Special Report, freelance photojournalist Andrew Boyd writes about a visit to Uganda. Its political leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has won the country a considerable measure of international confidence, and although it was extremely badly hit by the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, it has had notable success in bringing down rates of infection. Mr Boyd found the churches thriving under capable indigenous leaders, although traditional religions and, occasionally, cults show their appeal, as the horrific events of earlier this year demonstrated.


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