NGO Kyangwali, Uganda

5.0
(8 reviews)8

Come and help us with refugees at our school in Kyangwali :)

Help a sustainable project
7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Child Care
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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Amount

US$ 10

Per day

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Description

Volunteers contribute 10$ a day for accommodation and fresh food.

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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
4 days

The Experience

We are a refugee led organization located in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. We aim to provide quality education for the children here. We want volunteers to come teach and play with the kids! We also need help with marketing, fundraising and community outreach. You can also help with the entrepreneurial and leadership classes for the youth and marginalized people of the community. We can ensure your safety for transport and your stay with us!

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner French
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Creating true social impact
  • 5 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 1. No poverty
  • 6 2. Zero hunger
  • 6 4. Quality education

Germany

5

I had the pleasure to spend one month at the organization school. Albert and Patrick are amazing hosts who took care of me all the time really well. Also, I was able to connect to the teachers really well and learned a lot about the people living in Kyangwali and their culture. The kids are simply amazing. I was able to join teachers in classes and even teach some classes completed by myself. Overall, it was a really authentic experience I am super happy about. I will never forget this time and I am really grateful for this wonderful opportunity.

26 days ago

Netherlands

5

My time at the organization was both enriching and deeply impactful. the organization team is made up of dedicated individuals who pour their hearts into improving the lives of refugees in the settlement, a commitment that is evident every day. The impact you can have here is truly unique, and the gratitude you receive from both the team and the children is something that will stay with you for life. I was pleasantly surprised by the facilities the organization provides—a bedroom with a new mattress and mosquito net, nourishing meals three times a day, and if you're lucky even a sun-heated jerrycan shower.

4 months ago

Luxembourg

5

The living conditions are rustic spartan but they have a room for volunteers with a good bed and a new matras and a detatched sanitary facility just for volunteers. Three meals a day are prepared with care for the volunteers and while it is not a Michelin star restaurant the food is certainly better than what the children and local staff get. It is adequate, wholesome and healthy. The children are amazing and it is by far the most intense, and on a personal level most rewarding experience ever. So much so that I extended my stay for another 2½ months, till the end of the term.

5 months ago

Germany

5

What a great but far too short experience! Together with a friend, I had the chance to join the organization team for a few days. Albert is an inspiring, honest, and genuine person with a fascinating story. He and the team made us feel so welcome. The school is in beautiful surroundings, and evening walks were a highlight. We joined the children's graduation ceremony, which was both fun and enriching. The kids were open and respectful. Freshly prepared meals and simple but comfortable accommodation with mosquito nets added to the experience. I wish Albert the best and highly recommend this project!

7 months ago

Colombia

5

Kids and family in Kyangwali are amazing! I learned a lot from the interviews with parents of the students where they shared the challenges of living in the refugee camp ! Charles is incredible! Alongside of making sure I feel comfortable he taught me a lot about culture and culinary. If you really want to do an impact in people's life this is the place you should go! I would recommend bringing activities and materials prepared before hand. The kids love to be engaged in games , music and arts and craft!

11 months ago

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