Asians were expelled from Uganda 48 years ago. Many came to Britain empty handed, worked hard and now are being praised for their grand success. In the last few weeks, the British government has opened its doors for 3 million or more people from Hong Kong. The British Royalty, Political and Public Life Leaders and the Media, all have supported this initiative recollecting the sterling contribution of the Ugandan Asians.
Why ?
1. Who are the Ugandan Asians ?
2. How did they reach Uganda in the 19th
Century ?
3. Their manifold contribution to the
development of Uganda ?
4. Why and who expelled them from
Uganda ?
5. How did they come to the UK and faced
various challenges? The Ugandan Asian’s contribution is remarkable. Our upcoming special publication on Ugandan Asians will attempt to answer all these and more. We need your help on various information and profiles. Today Ugandan Asians are amongst Britain's outstanding politicians, businessmen and women, professionals, art and cultural professionals and in many other walks of life.
You might know some of them and will know about many more from this publication.
On 4th August, 1972, dictator Idi Amin announced expulsion of all Ugandan Asians within 90 days. Our children, grandchildren and others need to know the agony, pain, hardship, challenges and successes of their forefathers and mothers and realise what they have gone through during the forced deportation and subsequent settlement in the UK and other countries.
This Special publication will be a source of research and reference forever about the trial and triumphs of the Ugandan Asians. Your participation is very important, needed and welcome. We would like nominations / recommendations for the Editorial Board, Advisory Panel and Ambassadors for this unique project.
Publisher/ Editor:
Shri CB Patel ([email protected])
Managing Editor, Gujarat Samachar:
Kokilaben Patel ([email protected])
Consulting Editor, Gujarat Samachar:
Jyotsnaben Shah ([email protected])
Managing Editor, Asian Voice:
Rupanjana Dutta ([email protected])
Correspondence:
Shrijit Rajan ([email protected]) We also seek your participation and support with information of individuals and businesses of such entrepreneurs and achievers. Sponsorship, advertisement and advertorials are welcome but not mandatory. Uganda became independent on 9th October, 1962. The release of this special tribute to Uganda and the Ugandan Asian to coincide with the anniversary of a unique country which is also known as the Jewel of Africa.
