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Uganda: Makepasi Match Factory

March 5, 2026

Uganda

Ivan takes me behind the scenes at the Makepasi Match Factory in Jinja, Uganda. I learned how matchsticks are made—from the first step to the final box. About 100 Deaf employees work here, playing an important role in the factory’s production. (captioned)

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