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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- The Newid Byd team - has travelled to Uganda in Africa.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- Picking coffee, planting trees...
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- ..making jewellery...
0:00:14 > 0:00:17- ..building and repairing.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20- The tasks have been endless.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- Uganda is a poor African country - on the equator.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- The world's longest river, - the Nile, flows through it.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- More than - 34 million people live here.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- The Newid Byd team - - Luis, Iestyn, Ceri and Rachel...
0:01:14 > 0:01:17- ..led by Arwel, are nearing - the end of their journey.
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- The final task requires patience, - enthusiasm and creativity.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25- That is, if they have any left.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- I think we're all tired by now.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- I can't believe three weeks - have gone by. The time's flown.
0:01:39 > 0:01:45- I enjoyed the project with the Child - of Hope charity in Namatala Slum...
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- ..because I was able - to teach the children.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- We also created a washroom - for the family and community.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- We built doors for two houses.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- We've also been working - with women who suffer with HIV.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- They create jewellery from paper as - a source of income for the family.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- After that, we did - a lot of physical work in Kumi.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- We built a goat shed.
0:02:13 > 0:02:15- I enjoy a coffee in the morning...
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- ..but I had no idea - how much work it takes.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- We started - picking the crops in the mountains.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- James, the local farmer, - taught us how to press them...
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- ..to remove the skin - from the cherries and dry them.
0:02:32 > 0:02:33- They were then ready to sell.
0:02:34 > 0:02:39- We then worked with organisations - that planted trees.
0:02:39 > 0:02:44- Tree cultivation is one way - a family can generate an income.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- We're back in Mbale, working in - a primary school with 700 pupils.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- They have no library - or books to speak of...
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- ..so our project - is to create a library for them.
0:02:59 > 0:03:00- We're busy painting.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- We had a hard day yesterday, - trying to decide on a design.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- We drew outlines on the walls - in preparation.
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- After buying the paint yesterday, - we arrived early to make a start.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- Richard the carpenter - is also here to build shelves.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- By working together, - things are coming along swiftly.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- Children in Uganda start school - at five or six years of age.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- Similar to Wales, - they stay here for seven years.
0:03:38 > 0:03:44- But unlike at home, some teenagers - still attend primary school...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..since they've - missed out on schooling.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- There are may reasons for this.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- Children aren't likely - to finish their education.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- Parents can't afford - to send them to school.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- There are no fees, as such...
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- ..but there are added costs - such as uniform, dinner...
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- ..books, pencils - and things like that.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- Sickness is another problem.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- If the children are sick - due to an illness like malaria...
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- ..which is spread by mosquitoes...
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- ..the child isn't well enough to - attend school, which is a problem.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- HIV can also have an impact - on their schooling...
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- ..because if their parents - have died from HIV...
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- ..it means - they can't afford to go to school.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- They have to stay at home - and help out.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- Since this school, - like many others...
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- ..doesn't provide lunch - due to lack of funds...
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- ..they go without food all day.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- They are starving - by the final lesson...
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- ..so they might - not want to go to school.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- They'd prefer finding a job.
0:04:58 > 0:05:03- Sometimes, there may be - 100 pupils in a class...
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- ..and it might be difficult - to concentrate.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- They might be at the back - of the class and can't hear.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- They might be starving after - being in school for nine hours.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- It's a lot to ask.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- It's especially hard on the girls.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Fewer girls stay till - the last lesson in school...
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- ..because there is so much - responsibility on them in the home.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- The girls look after the children - at home, they fetch water...
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- ..and cook, - among lots of other things.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Around 12% of them marry - at 15 years of age.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- 50% of them marry before they're 18.
0:05:50 > 0:05:56- I couldn't imagine getting married - at 15, let alone now at 18.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- According to a survey of 100 pupils - who started in Year 1 in 1999...
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- ..only 25 of them reached Year 7.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- There is no wonder - that 77% of men and 58% of women...
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- ..are unable to read or write.
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- It's a shock to hear that so many - in Uganda can't read or write.
0:06:21 > 0:06:26- Those are the two - fundamental skills you need...
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- ..to find a job...
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- ..and bring an income into the home.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- We all have an education at home.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39- I don't know what I'd do with myself - if I couldn't read or write.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- It's shameful.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- While the team - continues with the decorating...
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- ..Iestyn has a chat - with 15-year-old Scovia.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- Which class are you in now?
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- Now in P6 class.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- Now in P6 class.- - In P6?
0:07:12 > 0:07:13- Which classes have you repeated?
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- Which classes have you repeated?- - P3, P4, P5.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Scovia had had to repeat - three school years...
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- ..due to - being under pressure at home.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28- Her parents have left home - to search for work...
0:07:28 > 0:07:33- ..leaving her six sisters - and four brothers with an uncle...
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- ..who already - has five children of his own.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39- Scovia has lots of responsibilities.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- What do you do - before coming to school?
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- I fetch water, cooking, - sweeping the house.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- It's a very large family, - and since she's the eldest...
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- ..the responsibility of looking - after the others falls on her.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- She also has to do - the cleaning in the morning...
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- ..wash the dishes and prepare food.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08- Once home from school, she has - to cook food for all the children.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- I'm sure her life is very tiring.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- I don't know how she finds - the time and the patience...
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- ..to come to school after - everything she does at home.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- How far - do you have to travel to school?
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- Three kilometres.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- Three kilometres to get to school - and three kilometres back?
0:08:27 > 0:08:28- Yes.
0:08:29 > 0:08:34- It's hard to imagine a situation - like Scovia's in Wales.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- Children and young people - grow up so quickly here.
0:08:38 > 0:08:44- I'd never have been able to care - for 10 brothers and sisters at 15.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- I admire her for being able to - deal with so much responsibility...
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- ..as well as her education.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- It's a daily challenge for her.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- I get the feeling that Scovia - really enjoys coming to school.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- It's a way for her to escape, - to focus on her self...
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- ..and have fun with her friends - as well as learn.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- She said - that education is important to her.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- I admire how you find the time - to come to school...
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- ..with so many chores at home.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- A big thank you.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- Thank you again.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- I hope you enjoy the rest - of your science lesson now.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- The library - is beginning to take shape.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- The colourful paint brightens the - walls and the shelves are erected.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- The letters are ready so that - the books can be alphabetized.
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- The library is almost ready and - I'm so happy with how it looks.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- We've been painting all day - and it looks amazing.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- 10 times better - than what I expected.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- We've all worked together.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- We had a few disagreements - yesterday over what we had to do.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- The girls disagreed, - then we disagreed.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- In the end, we agreed to disagree!
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- I'm relieved we did do that...
0:10:23 > 0:10:28- ..because we're all agreed now - that the joint effort is great.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- We wanted to paint pictures - that were relevant to their lives.
0:10:36 > 0:10:42- By introducing the colour black, - we drew a picture of charcoal...
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- ..because they use it to cook with.
0:10:45 > 0:10:51- We used a brick wall - to convey the colour orange...
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- ..and the familiar face of the sun.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- We've tried to unite - Wales and Uganda...
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- ..by tying a ribbon of Wales...
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- ..and a ribbon of Uganda, - painted in the national colours.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- I think the boys' ribbon idea - is good now.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15- I didn't at the start, but seeing it - on the wall, it looks good.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- I've just put my head - in the red paint!
0:11:20 > 0:11:24- I think they'll be happy - when they see it completed...
0:11:24 > 0:11:28- ..because they're - peeking inside all the time!
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- The headteacher said it - had changed the mood of the school.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- They are happy with what - they've seen through the windows.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- They just want to see it finished.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- The team leaves for the day, - feeling satisfied with the work.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- Tomorrow is a big day.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- The next day, with the paint dried, - it's time for the finishing touches.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- We have a pile of books here. We - need to implement a library system.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- The letters are in place.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- The shelves - look empty at the moment...
0:12:29 > 0:12:34- ..so they begin to fill them with - books they have brought from home.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- Let's sort them out. - Take a pile of books each.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- I'll take my favourite - - My Secret Unicorn.
0:12:49 > 0:12:54- Since the team's visit, the school - has received over 1,000 books...
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- ..from the Pont charity - and the African Education Trust.
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- The children spent time organizing - the books and choosing ones to read.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- Among the books which were - brought over from Wales...
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- ..by the Newid Byd team are some - of their childhood favourites.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- They decide to write a message - on the inside cover of each book.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- I wrote a message in the book - I brought - Spot's First Walk.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- "Dear Bukhumwa Primary School...
0:13:29 > 0:13:33- .."I enjoyed this book - when I was a child.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- "I brought the book - all the way from Wales...
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- "..so that you can enjoy it too."
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- I've chosen The Amazing Story - Of Adolphus Tips...
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- ..because I loved it as a child.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49- I told all my friends about it.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- I can give it to them so that - they'll talk about it on the yard...
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- ..and tell their friends about it.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- My chosen book is James - And The Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- He's one of - my favourite authors as a child.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- I'm donating it - because it's full of imagination.
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- I'm giving the children - Horrid Henry series...
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- ..because I enjoyed - reading them as a child.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- They're humorous and light hearted.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- I've brought this atlas - all the way from Wales...
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- ..which shows - all the countries in the world.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- I've written a little message.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39- "The world is a small place, open - this book and see for yourself."
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- Right, the library is ready.
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- It's ready. Come in, come in.
0:15:02 > 0:15:03- Plums.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- I like the room because they're - helping us with many things.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- We're seeing - many pictures, numbers...
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- ..insets and many others.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- The pictures - are looking very smart...
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- ..and I love to see - the alphabet order.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- I like grass banana - and books for reading.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- I like this library because...
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- ..I can come here - and I read the books...
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- ..for remembering - what I have forgotten.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- They'll definitely make use of it. - They like the vibrancy of it.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- I doubt they'll want to leave.
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- They've been dying to come in - right from the start...
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- ..and peeping through the windows.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17- They're very happy with it. - They rushed to the shelves.
0:16:17 > 0:16:22- They're happy to choose a book - and sit and read it.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- And then over here. - Shall we go over here?
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- Everything on the walls has worked.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- The children were studying - all the numbers, letters and shapes.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- I'm pleased we went to the effort - of painting educational walls.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- We are so happy.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- Thank you for coming.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- The library - has brought us a big change.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- One thing, - it has changed the environment.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- Two, it has improved - the learning situation.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Three, it has affected - even the community around.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- It will be very, very useful...
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- ..because it'll be - a learning experience.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- The first innovation in the place.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- They're going to benefit a lot.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19- Thank you for giving us a library.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- They'll get plenty of use out of it.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- They have the resources they need - to develop the children's reading.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- The children's books will - help them take advantage of that.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- I'll definitely appreciate - the books I have at home.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- I love reading and it's sad - that children here can't do that.
0:17:47 > 0:17:52- I'm glad we've created a library - for them to have reading experience.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- Good job well done.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- The time has come - to leave the school.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- They have certainly - left their mark on the place.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- The team's Ugandan journey - is almost at an end.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- After three tiring and busy weeks...
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- ..they take time out - to appreciate the views...
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- ..and reflect on the work and the - people they've met along the way.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- The time has gone quickly.
0:18:49 > 0:18:54- It's hard to believe it's been - three weeks since the first project.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- It feels like yesterday that - we were with the Child of Hope kids.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- I don't think - I've smiled so much in a long time.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- Looking around the slum, - it surprised me...
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- ..that 15 people - were able to share one small house.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- When we built the washroom...
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- ..70 people in the community - used the same one.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- It was really sad - seeing people living like that.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- One of the things that affected me - the most was my chat with Mark.
0:19:31 > 0:19:32- The rats are here.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34- The rats are here.- - There's rats in here?
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- Yes, up the roof.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- Yes, up the roof.- - He wanted to be a doctor...
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- ..to help other people because - his parents had died of HIV.
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- It was nice to see - how enthusiastic people are here...
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- ..despite the suffering - they face every day.
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- I enjoyed building the shed - because it was physical work...
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- ..and I knew it'd make a difference - to Robert and his family.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- For me, a good job. And nicely. - And I congratulate them.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- I warmed to the idea...
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- ..of buying Fairtrade produce - because I didn't realize...
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- ..it made so much of a difference.
0:20:17 > 0:20:22- Seeing the way it helped James, - the farmer we met...
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- ..to send five of his children - to school, I thought, wow!
0:20:28 > 0:20:33- The women we met with HIV - made beads out of paper...
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- ..to generate an income.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- I really admired Madina and felt - sorry when I heard her background.
0:20:41 > 0:20:46- She was getting emotional too - and it had an impact on me.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- People are so strong, - having to live with this disease.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- SHE SPEAKS NATIVE LANGUAGE
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- The Size of Wales is trying - to plant a million trees.
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- Trees are hugely beneficial.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- Trees are hugely beneficial.- - Some grew trees...
0:21:01 > 0:21:06- ..so that by the time their children - were old enough to go to school...
0:21:06 > 0:21:11- ..they could sell the trees to buy - resources for their children...
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- ..so they could go to school.
0:21:15 > 0:21:20- The highlight of the journey for me - was working with the young people.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- At home, I work with young people - for short periods of time.
0:21:24 > 0:21:29- I've had the pleasure of being with - four young people for three weeks...
0:21:29 > 0:21:34- ..and I can see a definite change - from the first day to now.
0:21:34 > 0:21:39- I hope they'll be more willing to - help when they go back to Wales...
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- ..by volunteering - because it's not all about money.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- It takes time and bodies - to make a difference.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- The journey has changed me.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- I look at things - in a different way now.
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- When I get home, I'll certainly - urge people to volunteer.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- Even an hour a week - makes a difference.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- I've had a worthwhile experience - here in Uganda...
0:22:05 > 0:22:10- ..and I know how much difference it - makes if you're willing to help.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16- It's easy just to think that it's - something that happens far away.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- But seeing it and living it...
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- ..makes you realize - how unfair and unjust it is...
0:22:23 > 0:22:29- ..that we're living in luxury - while they're living without food.
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- They wear the same clothes - every day and have no medication.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- My personal attitudes - have definitely changed.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- I took education for granted...
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- ..and complained about - having to go to school...
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- ..whereas here they get enjoyment - from going to school...
0:22:51 > 0:22:53- ..to improve their future.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- ..to improve their future.- - I don't want to forget what goes on.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- I'm afraid I might go back...
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- ..and forget about - the suffering I've seen here.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- That's something I don't want to do.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- It's easy to fall back into - our cosy lives at home.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- Our lives are so materialistic.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17- It's hard to break away from it - because that's the norm.
0:23:17 > 0:23:22- But I'll certainly remember the way - I felt when I saw the poverty.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27- I'm glad I've had the opportunity - to come to Uganda.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- I'd do it all over again, - if I had the chance.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- I don't want to go home. I like it - here and I want to help people.
0:23:35 > 0:23:41- When you say, "Eat up all your food, - children are starving in Africa"...
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- ..it's true, - they are actually starving.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- But they just carry on - without complaining.
0:23:48 > 0:23:53- We should all change our attitudes - to our lives and our problems...
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- ..because they're nothing compared - with what these people go through.
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