Community directory
People, identity
and local histories.
Acholi
The Acholi are a distinct community with their own language, histories, institutions and cultural life, principally associated with northern Uganda and neighbouring areas.
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Lango
The Lango are a distinct community in north-central Uganda with their own identity, language, social history and cultural institutions.
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Alur
Alur communities are found on both sides of the Uganda–Democratic Republic of the Congo border. Their histories and contemporary lives are shaped by local communities and cross-border connections.
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Padhola / Jopadhola
The Jopadhola are a distinct community in eastern Uganda, with their own local history, language and cultural institutions.
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Kumam
The old KP Jaluo Abroad heritage book includes a detailed profile of the Kumam community in Uganda. The material is presented here as a preserved source account pending community and editorial review.
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Jonam
The source book contains a profile of the Jonam community around the Albert Nile in northwestern Uganda. Its original account is preserved here for review.
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Chope / Paluo
The old heritage book includes a profile of the Chope, also referred to there as Paluo or Bachope, in Kiryandongo District, Uganda.
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Jo Abwor / Ethur
The source book documents Jo Abwor, also called Ethur or Acholi Labwor in that account, in Abim District, Uganda.
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Editorial approach
The platform will not treat these communities as interchangeable. Each profile will be reviewed with contributors from the relevant community.