Uganda

Uganda is located in eastern Africa and bordered by South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya. An ancient crossroads for various migrations, Uganda has as many as 65 ethnic groups that speak languages from three of Africa’s four major linguistic families. Known for its lakes and rivers, including Lake Victoria which is shared with Tanzania and Kenya,  Uganda's lush landscape provides clean drinking water but also increases the spread of infectious disease. In a small country with one of the highest birth rates in the world, many Ugandans struggle to provide for their families. Using techniques handed down through generations, artisans create baskets, pottery, and musical instruments, among other traditional crafts.