Nandi of Nawatale: a woman’s life in Uganda
By Mary AllanNandi is a resident of Nawantale, Uganda. She is a young person with much hope for the future. She recently responded to questions from Mary Allan, reporter for The Voice, describing her life and hopes and dreams. A village elder had to travel over 200 miles to email these questions back to us.
Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your questions….
Nadi speaks before village elders
Nandi: Our family is poor. My parents get income from agriculture; I live with my parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother
M.A.: What is your earliest memory?
Nandi: I always remember when I was still young at the age nine years, my stepmother over quarreled with mother. Both of them were combative and they ended up in a serious fight….
M.A.: What is your typical day like?
Nandi: I wake up very early in the morning; I go to the garden for digging. The garden is very far from home. After digging, I collect firewood and look for food and get back home. I prepare supper at around 6:00 p.m .and bath the children (my young sisters and brother). I eat supper at 9:00 p.m. and go to bed.
M.A.: Tell me what you have learned from your literacy classes.
Nandi: I have learned to read and write from my literacy classes and even understanding people's minds (psychology). I also learned to be clean every time.
M.A.: Tell me about your girlfriends, what are their names, what do you talk about?
Nandi: My girlfriends have got the following which make me love them: First and foremost, they can advise me wherever I go wrong, they are good counselors. Second, they are smart in terms of dressing, behaviors and talking. Their names are Susan, Elizabeth, Joan, Esther, Prosy and Eve. We gather and talk about the following: Studies. Abstaining from sex. Avoiding early marriage...
M.A.: What do you think the future holds for you? What do you want to do when you get older?
Nandi: What I think of is just to get educated and get a job this is my greatest dream. In addition to that, I also wish to have a marvelous marriage in future when I get older and be able to cater for my family….
I want to get a job in Uganda Community School after my studies.
I also want to come to America when I get older. (Give me chance.)
Hope to hear from you again. Nandi
If you would like to ask Nandi a question please email her at nawantale@yahoo.com
