📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Bamusuuta children’s home started as an initiative way back in 1988 after realizing that a number of orphans were increasing at a fast rate as a result of the concluded 1980-1985 guerrilla war and the high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS. The orphanage originated from UWESO group Kiboga, which was a group of women and men who are still members of the organization up to now. The initial number of children was 40. Presently, the scope of service has been extended to cover 100 orphans who stay with their guardians/parents in different homes. The construction of the accommodation structure at this place has been partially done as an extension for the orphanage and we are very optimistic that it will be accomplished accomplishment through the workcamp in 2018.
💼 What the programme involves
• Mixing sand and cement
• Fetching water
• Playing with children
• Plastering of the building
• Fixing windows and doors
• Home visits to HIV/AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation
• Accommodation will be in simple rooms.
• Participants will be required to carry own mat and sleeping bag and a mosquito net.
• The camp site has simple bathrooms and pit latrines no showers
• A simple cooking shelter (Kitchen)
Food:
• The food is basic and simple. Be ready to take the same dish for some days in a row.
• Fruits can at times be availed for the campers from local markets.
• Participants will chose food to prepare depending on the availability.
• Work campers will use charcoal or firewood to prepare the meals.
• If you need more fruits/extra meals/special diet you can get at your own cost.
📍 About the location
• Hiking at Kateera hills
• Community walks
• Community talks through home visits
• Cultural Nights will be organized on different days for the different countries represented at the workcamp. Please carry along anything that can introduce your culture