Our Scottish visitors Andy, Anne, Maura and Mark visited women’s groups in Kalwande, Lugezini, Inuka, and Mayega. These were very special moments for our friends and for group members as well.

Greetings were exchanged, and most flamboyantly by the women, with ululation, singing, and dancing. Universally, group leaders said how much being a member has benefitted the women, both financially (through the vicoba or group savings bank) and socially through the solidarity of the members.

The visits were arranged by our project co-ordinator, Julieth. The visitors expressed their admiration for her work and for the women’s progress. Maura and Mark have taken responsibility within Busega Scotland for raising funds for the groups and the plan is to start three new ones every year (involving approximately 100 women).

In a troubled world where so many people ask ‘what can I do to make a difference?’, the groups are a prime example of what person to person support can achieve. We can’t change the world but we can make a difference – that being the essence of Busega Scotland.