Location:
300 km east of Kampala, borders Kenya. Situated on Mountain Elgon.
Altitude:
4,321 M (over 14,000 ft) above sea level.
Climate:
Cool in the day and cold at night. Forested, high altitude
Travel:
By road - public transportation (6-hours) or FHI vehicles
People:
Sabiny people, with a population of 18,000
FHI:
Child Development Program started seven years ago in 1998. The main work of FHI is currently an Agro forestry Program to reforest areas cut down by local people.
Languages:
Swahili speakers, more influenced by Kenya than Uganda. Locals also speak Kusobin and English.
Housing/Meals:
Simple local grass thatched hut (Pocot), and also a Guesthouse in town. Potatoes are the main food, also maize and goat.
Communication:
Available through the use of mobile phones, widely accessible.
