Uganda - Aid & Education

  Uganda

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: The project is an Israeli-Ugandan cooperative project that aims at assisting needy communities in the town of Kazo. You will interact with local leaders and the community in a wide range of activities that will enrich your life as well as that of the local population.

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.

Highlights: 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.

Qualifications:
* 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)

Cost in US$: USD590 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-70

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

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