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Millionaire Moves To Ugandan Mud Hut

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Successful British businessman Jon Pedley is leaving behind a life of luxury to move to Uganda and start a charity.

  • A self-made tycoon, Pedley experienced many setbacks in life – a criminal record, struggles with alcoholism, and a serious car crash that left him in a coma for 6 weeks.
  • Inspired by a friend who works in Uganda, Pedley is selling real estate and businesses to fund his new charity, Uganda Vision.
  • Uganda Vision connects troubled British youth to children in Uganda who are struggling with AIDS and poverty.

Facts and Figures

  • The 41 year old is selling his 16th-century farmhouse to move to a mud hut in Uganda.
  • Pedley is also selling Empowered Communications and Eme Tech to raise funds.
  • After fully recovering from his car accident, he gave up alcohol and found religion.

Best Quote

“I’ve never been more sure about anything in my life.” – Jon Pedley