Episodes
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Nakasero Primary School was a very special place
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...
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The AgaKhan Seconary school Kampala Uganda. Tour Talk with Principal in 2009
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…
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The AgaKhan Seconary school Kampala Uganda. 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...
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Umeeda's last day in Uganda- Long ago far away but it could have been yesterday
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...
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Mike Molloy tells us more
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 [email protected]...
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Mike Molloy part of the Canadian team that came to process the refugees
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 [email protected] stories are welcome on…
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Lella Umedaly had hope for the future
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...
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Lella was planning to come to Canada and always wanted to live here
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...
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Lella Umedaly began her life in Africa in South Africa
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...
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Sikunder travelled to England and made Canada home
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...
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Sikunder tells us more
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 [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a photo. Interview someone in your family, capture our stories of our…
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Sikunder Umedaly tells us more
PhotoShameer Umedaly with his pet monkeys
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Sikunder Umedaly lives in a peaceful place on Salt Spring Island
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...
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Sikunder Umedaly, Sylvia and their son Shameer
My Uncle Sikunder Umedaly tells stories I have never heard before about his work and the last days in Uganda
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Mike Molloy and the Canadians come to Uganda
He had just started working for the foreign service. The Canadian team came to Uganda bringing 2 large Candian flags. They set up at the IPS building and in 7 days were ready to process the applications. 8,000 family applications wre taken and on day 3 they had 4,500 returned applications.Listen…
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More newspaper articles
How did the world deal withthis blatant form of racial discrimination? 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 [email protected] stories are welcome on MP3 format with a...
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The press had many interresting things to say
Canada and England played a major role. Canada sent an envoy of immigration staff to process as many qualified people as possible. More than 80,000 asian refugess leaving Uganda in 1972in 90 days. Where did they go? Find out about their stories.To add your story please contact Umeeda Umedaly at...
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The Press covered stories in Canada, US , England
The world was surprised but who was going to help?
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90 days to pack up, find a new home, leave all your belongings and friends
Photo- Umeeda found her old home in Makindye. This was the home she was in when she heard the news.When people wonder what it was like I would say the Asains were resourceful, resiliant, innovative and courageous.The just did what needed to be done.More stories from the press More than 80,000…
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I returned to Africa in 2008 and began my journey in Kenya
Staying with my family in Runda we went to a vacant lot behind some beautiful houses and joined in a Christmas celebration with Kenyans. Swahili for the first time in over 2o years. I loved hearing that!It made me think about my Ugandan friends and all the other children I went to school with and...