How African Charity can be Sustainable | The Uganda Marathon

With questions now being raised on outdated approaches and long term effectiveness of foreign aid and western charities in Africa, The Uganda Marathon has been driving a local community led programme of charity work in rural Uganda with sustainability at its heart.
Supported by a renowned week-long running festival inviting a group of runners from around the world to fundraise and run alongside 5000 Ugandans celebrating the vibrancy of their vivid and welcoming country: ugandamarathon...
The debut episode of Glass Passports, an episodic documentary series exploring various human stories at home and abroad created by photographer and filmmaker Richard Tilney-Bassett.
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Entry into the 2019 Musicbed Challenge Documentary Category. Vote here: challenge.musi...
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[@RichardTilneyBassett]

Thanks for watching! I'll be publishing one more episode and story from Uganda this month. In the meantime I have also entered this into the 2019 Musicbed Challenge and if you can spare a few seconds you can vote for this film here: challenge.musicbed.com/submissions/the-next-generation-of-charity-in-africa/l3Mqze

[@lotuskoko]

7:20 Didn't expect that. He never realized that everyone suffers.

[@noiderkash3803]

That was touching insight.

[@nalukengemartha]

Wooooow, the Uganda marathon is a life time treasure. Being part of it and it's history - I feel blessed

[@noiderkash3803]

Amazing job, Richard! I could feel the love, hope and good vibes. Makes me wanna join in the fun! 😊 Can't wait to see more...

[@zdanlins]

dude, great video and beautiful work with the uganda marathon. congrats to all!