With the jet lag finally wearing off and the sun shining bright in Kampala, the SGA Immersion officially kicked off this morning at MUBS.

American participants met their Ugandan cohorts for the first time late yesterday afternoon. Like our American participants, the Ugandans represent various communities, regions, and institutions of higher learning in the country. With backgrounds ranging from anthropology to business to conflict resolution, the participants are a well-rounded bunch! Following introductions, participants shared a meal with Steven Okello of Resolve Uganda, who gave a passionate briefing on the history of the conflict in northern Uganda, as well as an overview of where things stand today.

This morning's opening ceremonies commenced with a welcome by Joseph Kaliisa Bagambaki, GYPA's Country Director in Uganda. He provided participants with an overview of GYPA's history in Uganda, as well as its programs related to sports for social change and health.

The rest of our opening day is packed with activity - we are meeting with the Commissioner of Youth, Sports and Education and later this afternoon we're conducting a conflict resolution simulation to provide a framework for discussing the complexities facing the peace process in northern Uganda. Much more to come!