Inside the Orphanage: Will’s Uganda Experience and the Book Inspired by It- with Will Duncan (US) Artwork

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Inside the Orphanage: Will’s Uganda Experience and the Book Inspired by It- with Will Duncan (US)

November 22, 2025 • Hanna • Season 1 • Episode 65

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Hi everyone,

Please welcome with me Will Duncan from the US. Will has dedicated his life to explore the world. One big experience was living in Uganda for a few months as a volunteer at an orphanage which also inspired him to write a book.

Join me in conversation with Will, whose journey of exploring the world began with a family trip to the Galapagos Islands—a trip that sparked a lifelong passion for travel. Growing up in a family with a global footprint—his grandfather a navy chaplain and his father often living abroad—Will’s path was already intertwined with the wider world.

From studying economics, Chinese, and art history to traveling through the former Yugoslavia, Cambodia, England, Iceland, Chile, India, Japan, and beyond, Will has embraced countless opportunities to live and learn abroad. Along the way, travel shaped him profoundly, cultivating empathy, adaptability, and resilience in uncomfortable situations.

One of the most transformative experiences came when Will spent several months volunteering at an orphanage in Uganda. He shares a vivid account of daily life there, the challenges faced by the children and volunteers, and the ways he contributed—from helping with the finances to helping wherever needed.

Will also opens up about the emotional impact of these experiences and how they inspired him to write Specks of Dust, a book inspired by a true story of a boy from the orphanage who sought a better life in the US. Through imagination and lived experience, Will brings the story to life, reflecting the lessons and growth that travel and service have given him.

Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate every single one of you!

Love,
Hanna 🌏❤️

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