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A Forgotten People. A Future Worth Fighting For.

Echoes of Ubuntu

For the Ugandan Batwa people, the life expectancy is just 28 years.

Let us rewrite that story TOGETHER

For the Batwa people of Uganda, the average life expectancy is just 28 years. This is not a statistic from the distant past—it is a stark reality today. Displaced from their ancestral forest lands without support or compensation, many Batwa families now face extreme poverty, lacking access to clean water, healthcare, and education. Generations are growing up without the basic tools needed to survive, let alone thrive.

But this is not where their story has to end

Join us in standing with the Batwa. Together, we can make a difference because Humanity Echoes in Us All.

28 years life expectancy

10% go to school

5 miles to nearest water now

300+ lives saved

$1800 for 1 water facility

2% reach high school

With compassion, action, and collective commitment, we can help rewrite the narrative. Access to clean water can save lives. Education can open doors to opportunity. Healthcare can restore dignity.Together, we can bring hope, justice, and a future to a community that has been marginalized for far too long.

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Why Echoes of Ubuntu Exists

Echoes of Ubuntu was born from a place of deep connection, compassion, and responsibility.

In May, a group of travel professionals journeyed to Uganda and spent time with the Batwa people, a proud Indigenous community rooted in the forests of southwestern Uganda. We came expecting to learn about a destination, Instead, we were profoundly moved by the strength, generosity, and quiet resilience of the Batwa people in the face of overwhelming hardship.
That experience changed us.
Led by Amarjit Keshav, who was born in Uganda and carries a deep personal connection to the country, Echoes of Ubuntu was created to walk alongside marginalized communities offering support that is respectful, collaborative, and human centered.

Our mission begins with the basics: clean water, education, and dignity.

One well may seem like a small beginning, but for a village, it can mean life itself.

Let’s rewrite this story—together.

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Amarjit Keshav

Executive Board Chair

Born in Kampala, Uganda and deeply connected to its people and landscapes, Amarjit Keshav has always carried Africa in her heart. After building a successful life and career abroad, she felt a profound calling to give back to the land of her birth. This calling led to the founding of Echoes of Ubuntu, a living tribute to heritage and a bold investment in a more just and hopeful future.

For Amarjit, this work is not about charity; it’s about partnership, dignity, and walking alongside communities to spark lasting, meaningful change.

Lorraine Simpson

Executive Board Vice Chair

A respected travel journalist and global advocate for ethical tourism, Lorraine has spent decades uncovering the world’s stories, but it was Africa that truly captured her heart. Guided by a deep belief in responsible travel and authentic community connection, she views tourism as a powerful catalyst for positive change.Her unwavering commitment to education, sustainability, and amplifying underrepresented voices inspired her to join forces with Amarjit in founding Echoes of Ubuntu.

For Lorraine, this is more than a project, it’s a calling rooted in shared humanity and sustained by hope.

Executive Field Board Chair

A visionary in African tourism, Amos is one of Uganda’s most respected entrepreneurs and a passionate advocate for sustainable travel. From humble beginnings to founding one of East Africa’s leading tour companies, his journey reflects resilience, innovation, and a deep love for his country. Amos believes that tourism should uplift communities, protect nature, and create opportunity for all.

As a supporter of Echoes of Ubuntu, he brings not only his expertise but his unwavering commitment to seeing Africa thrive from the inside out.