📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Uganda Pioneers´ Association (UPA) is an indigenous youth voluntary Non-Government Organization (NGO) registered with the National NGO Bureau in Uganda, under ref No. S5914/114. The organization focuses on offering youths with the opportunity to contribute to community development by involving them in community projects through workcamps and international volunteer exchanges. The organisation is Not-for-Profit and does not represent any political, religious or sectarian motives.
💼 What the programme involves
• Brick laying
• Mixing sand and cement
• Collecting bricks and water.
• Cleaning the compound
• Playing with children
• Organizing games and sports
• Conducting lessons in and out of class for art, painting, Maths and English
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation:
• Accommodation will be in simple rooms at the school
• Participants will be required to carry own mats and sleeping bags and mosquito nets.
• The campsite has simple bathrooms and pit latrines no showers
• A simple cooking shelter (Kitchen)
Meals:
• 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 market and UPA members depending on the availability
• Participants will chose food to prepare depending on the availability.
• Workcampers will use charcoal or firewood to prepare the meals.
• If you need more fruits/extra meals/special diet you can get it at your own cost.
📍 About the location
LOCATION:
The project is situated in Kikooba Village, 74 km on Kampala - Hoima road North West of Kampala City. The project is located in Kiboga District boarded by Nakaseke District in the northeast, Masindi in the northwest, Hoima in the west, Mubende district in the south and Kibale district in the south west.
LEISURE:
Climbing Kikooba hill will also be an interesting activity. A local market is also on Tuesday at Bukomero every two weeks.
Cultural nights will be organized and participants will display items, songs and dances from their home countries and traditions.
⚠️ Requirements
Participants shall be required to bring own sleeping bag, mat, pillow, mosquito net, sun cream, mosquito repellent, working gloves and boots/shoes. Light working clothes during working hours and warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly or cold; Musical instrument (optional); torch or flash light; water purifiers (optional); Personal effects (i.e. soap, toothpaste, toiletries).
It would be nice if you can bring your national flag, common art facts of your country, stories, games, pictures and local recipes. It would be helpful for the cultural presentations about your country and for any social interactions. Above all do not forget a happy and positive attitude.
NB: Very short skirts, dresses and shorts (above the knee) will not be culturally welcomed.
ℹ️ Additional information
PARTICIPATION FEE:
250 € for international participants (this includes pick-up from the airport, food and accommodation during the stay in the camp and the on-arrival orientation). It also contributes to the running of the workcamp activities and UPA administration.
Note: UPA doesn’t offer airport drop off after the workcamp but can help in identifying the service provider and the volunteer meets the costs ranging between 28-30 Euros
VISA:
The volunteers must apply for a tourist visa online with this link. https://www.visas.immigration.go.ug/ . This should be done a couple of weeks or months before the departure date. The form requires you to fill in the address of the contact person in Uganda and you should use: ZZIWA SAMUEL MUSANYUSA, NANSANA WEST I ZONE, +256785601220. The immigration department sends you an approval document which you must print and present on arrival at the airport. The tourist visa costs 50 US $ and it is better to carry it in cash.