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VOLUNTEERING INFO SHEET

 

About Uganda

 

The Republic of Uganda is located in the eastern part of Africa. It is bordered by Kenya in the East, Tanzania in the south while beneath its south-western end are Rwanda and Burundi, Sudan in the North and Congo in the West. Its total area is about 236,000 squares Km and its total population is more than 28 million. Uganda is sub-divided to 52 districts, one of which is the capital city- Kampala, where quite a few experiences many of the harsh problems still experienced in rural Africa today. The most interesting towns are Kampala the capital, Entebbe where the Airport is, Jinja with the source of the Nile River, and Mbarara which is a center of the wildlife tourism. Uganda is well known for hosting the majority of the existing primate population (Gorillas and Chimpanzees) in the world, mainly in the western part of it, and hence it’s stated as a major tourist attraction.

 

The currency is Uganda Shilling ($ 1 = roughly 2000 Shillings), and electricity runs at 220 Volts with European like wall outlets.

 

VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES

Volunteers will assist and support the needy communities in the town of Kazo, Uganda. The international volunteers will work together with the local volunteers who are among the communities' leaders and in a position to advance all local cooperation.

Many communities in Kazo are in distress and require the urgent assistance of international and local volunteers.

 

Among the people in need are:

Orphans: Children that lost their parents, (mainly from AIDS) or children that were abandoned by their parents.

Single Mothers: Many of the men in the community in Kazo abandon their families and thus leave the women to struggle by themselves with raising their children.

Adult and Senior citizens who are not mobile and find it difficult to take care of themselves. These individuals require assistance and aid in their own homes.

Sick and HIV carriers who need supervision and constant follow up to insure that they take their daily medicine. Many of them live in sub-standard conditions that further expose them to additional health hazards

 

Most of the activities will take place at the Volunteers' Open House that has, in addition to a kitchen and living quarters, large common area for this purpose. Some other activities will be in the town all within walking distance of the House.

 

About the project

 

Volunteers will assist and support the needy communities in the town of Kazo, Uganda. The international volunteers will work together with the local volunteers who are among the communities' leaders and in a position to advance all local cooperation.

Many communities in Kazo are in distress and require the urgent assistance of international and local volunteers.

 

Among the people in need are:

 

Orphans: Children that lost their parents, (mainly from AIDS) or children that were abandoned by their parents.

 

Single Mothers: Many of the men in the community in Kazo abandon their families and thus leave the women to struggle by themselves with raising their children.

 

Adult and Senior citizens who are not mobile and find it difficult to take care of themselves. These individuals require assistance and aid in their own homes.

 

Sick and HIV carriers who need supervision and constant follow up to insure that they take their daily medicine. Many of them live in sub-standard conditions that further expose them to additional health hazards

 

Most of the activities will take place at the Volunteers' Open House that has, in addition to a kitchen and living quarters, large common area for this purpose. Some other activities will be in the town all within walking distance of the House.

 

Volunteer work and contribution

 

The Volunteer work in the project is in three parts:

 

1. Central group activities - mainly educational activities such as:

Computer studies: internet, windows, and other advanced applications.

English Studies - particularly for adults or for children in public schools that do not get the same level of English studies given in the private schools.

Private lessons in the afternoon and assistance to schoolchildren with their homework.

Each volunteer can teach the local residents from his area of his expertise.

Mapping the community's needs and profiling the distressed population.

 

Each group of volunteers will deal with a maximum of two tasks.

 

2. Projects in cooperation with local volunteers

Build children amusement park. (Today there is no park like this in Kazo). The park can be built, for example, from renewable materials.

There is no infrastructure for garbage collection. The waste is thrown on the streets. The volunteers can assist in building local incinerators in every neighborhood and devise ways to collect and to treat waste.

The locals are heating their hoses with coal ovens. Weak people need assistance in building and operating these ovens.

Volunteers will visit the homes of the disabled and infirm. Assist them with daily chores and provide companionship.

Volunteers assist in maintenance works for Volunteers' House. They will improve the conditions in the House and show the locals that maintenance works with cooperation and minimal resources can improve living conditions.

 

Each group of volunteer will deal with one task.

  

3. Individual activities

Playing a music instrument for music classes etc.

Photography. The town has a Cinema Club but no resources. Volunteers with knowledge of Cinema, video and photography are welcome to contribute their time and expertise.

Sport. The town has Football Association. There is room for improvement.

Arts and craft, dance, drama.

Lectures on subjects like human rights, gender, democracy, politics, etc.

Volunteers with business experience can assist local businesses in their daily activities such as budgets, cash flow, marketing, profit maximization, etc.

Accommodation & Facilities

 

The volunteers will stay in an Open House with private living quarters. They will receive all basic food and cook their own meals in the communal kitchen. The House has a dining room and a large garden for relaxation and recreation.

  

Not just work...

 

Kazo is located about 40 km from Kampala and about the same distance from Lake Victoria. During the weekend, one can go to Kampala and enjoy the restaurants, shopping and very active nightlife. At Lake Victoria you can have fun on the beach, go on a mini safari and enjoy the beautiful nature of the area. It is recommended to visit the Chimpanzee and Gorilla Reserve of Uganda that is unique in the world.

 

Minimum requirements

Min age 18

Good level of English

Previous travel and/or volunteer experience

High level of independence and emotional strength

Motivation to work with children

Full travel & medical insurance

Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

 

Participation Fee $ 530  

Duration: 4 WEEKS

                                                Departing: OPEN

           

Reserve your place for a $ 280 deposit

 

Fast Facts Project length:          4 - 12 weeks

Project costs:    US$530 for 4 weeks

Location of project:      40 km from Kampala as well from Victoria Lake

Arrival airport:  Entebbe

Volunteer work:            teaching, conducting workshops and home visits

Number of participants:

Age limit:          18 - 70

 

What's Included Accommodation:         open House with private living quarters

Food:   provisions for cooking

Airport pickup: Included on arrival day

Orientation kit:  full project details will be sent following registration

Training:           Pre-departure preparation and training in Uganda

Support:           Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

 

What's Not IncludedFlights, Insurance, Personal expenses, Visa ($30 USD at the airport upon arrival).

 

 

THANK YOU

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