Stories of Uganda

Shamas Umedaly wishes his first grandchild Rehanah all the best in her upcoming wedding to David

When I visited Uganda in 2009 the Principal and Teachers were meeting abouttheir 5 year plan in the old music room. I surprised them and was so pleased to meet them. They were in the middle of figuring out how to contact their Alumni , the old girls and boys.It costs $70 to send a child to school there, including lunches , unforms and books.This is an investment in future generations. Hope you will consider helping. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Nakasero Primary School was a very special place

What they have done at the school since the 1980's is nothing short of a miracle. They need help to continue to improve this fine educational facility. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

The AgaKhan Seconary school Kampala Uganda. Tour Talk with Principal in 2009

The school looks just as it was but I understand it has taken a lot of energy and time to restore it. Consider donating to the school if you were a student there. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

The AgaKhan Seconary school Kampala Uganda. Talk with Principal in 2009

Photo: Assembly room at Aga Khan Secondary taken in 2009I was 15 years old when I had to leave. Listen to my story abou my last day in Uganda and getting ready to travel to Oregon. I was leaving my parents, family, friends, dogs , homes with a $100 in my pocket and alone.I left form 3 at the Aga Khan Secondary school without saying goodbye to friends and teachers.Today the school has been restored thanks to many people. They are still fundraing to continue to improve this wonderful school. Join them and make a sustainable difference! More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Umeeda's last day in Uganda- Long ago far away but it could have been yesterday

What were those last days like? How many people left? How did they leave?Photo: New airport in Entebbe ,2009 More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Mike Molloy tells us more

Stories of a Canadian team working hard in a Uganda to process AsainsWhat was that like? More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Mike Molloy part of the Canadian team that came to process the refugees

Lella came to Canda with Shamas Umedaly.She loved Canada and couldnt wait to get hereShe had 5 children and grandchildren Farhan, Aaleeya, Rehannah, Nareena, Aryannah, Tariq, Aari and TareckSon in laws Terry Ketter, Andrew Spence ( deceased) , Gary Switlo ( Deceased)Daughter in laws Yasmin Verjee and Susan PurkissLella has recently written a cookbook called Mamajee's kitchen which is a Canadian best seller.Thanks Mom for being such a great mother, grandmother and for being such an adventurer. You made the transition to Canada much better thanks to your hard work and good example and your delicious food. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.Photo: Signing her book in Toronto for CNN's Ali Velshi, Khanum and Mossadiq ( her son)

Lella Umedaly had hope for the future

Photo : with her grandaughter nareena switlo at her graduation from University of VictoriaEducation meant a lot to LellaMore than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Lella was planning to come to Canada and always wanted to live here

Lella Umedaly ( nee keshavjee)left South Africa in her teens to marry Shamas Umedaly in Uganda. She had 5 children, Nzeera, Mossadiq, Muneera, Umeeda and Hamed. She educated herself and became a Montessori teacher.Hear about her time during the Ugandan ExpulsionPhoto: Lella and Shams see Quebec City for the first time in 2009 More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Lella Umedaly began her life in Africa in South Africa

Sikunder had studied sound and electronics, he is an inventor and loves Indian classical music.Photo: Relaxing on Salt Spring IslandMore than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Sikunder travelled to England and made Canada home

More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Sikunder tells us more

PhotoShameer Umedaly with his pet monkeys

Sikunder Umedaly tells us more

Sikunder recalls the story about bodies in Lake Victoria and how he escaped. He loved boating on Lake Victoria.Individuals did amazing things during this time. He was helped by people he had met and helped in the past.Thanks Uncle Sikunder fo ryour interesting stories. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972 in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at switlo@shaw.caAll stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our elders and find out about why there are so resiliant.

Sikunder Umedaly lives in a peaceful place on Salt Spring Island

My Uncle Sikunder Umedaly tells stories I have never heard before about his work and the last days in Uganda

Sikunder Umedaly, Sylvia and their son Shameer

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