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Motherland Secondary School

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Uganda Construction Education Social work Construction Education +1 Fixed dates

About the project

Motherland Secondary School

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Since 1986 Uganda Voluntary Development Association (UVDA) is a registered charity No.S5914/2246 operating in Uganda under the National NGO Board. Dedicated to promoting a culture of peace by organising international voluntary projects for people of all ages and backgrounds especially youth 15 - 35 years. UVDA is a member of the Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Services (CCIVS) and an associate member of the Jeunesse Musicale Internationale (JMI)

💼 What the programme involves

Nakaswa Bright Academy is a project started by Uganda Voluntary Development Association to cater for secondary education and skills development of the communities of Nakaswa and the neighboring districts by bring nearer social service facilities which help in uplifting the young generation of the country and improving their wellbeing and livelihood as we try to achieve SDGs.
UVDA is spear heading the mobilization of the community through international workcamps to get involved in the project by creating awareness, help in the day to day management for quality education delivery thereby improving access to education facilities; we are working together with the local governments of Mukono, Kayunga and Buikwe districts to achieve our objectives. The contribution of the International Voluntary Service volunteers has yielded tremendous results in terms of hours contributed by the volunteers and building the infrastructures as well as making friends and linkages for sustainable development.

The activities range from constructing the interior of the classroom in order to improve on the classroom environment as well as the day to day management of the school, teaching in classroom, ICT training and support outreach programs as regards to hygiene, sanitation and basic health (HIV/AIDS education).

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation is available on the school premises with options of a dormitory and tents. Food is the typical kiganda setting with innovations from other regions. International dishes can be arranged with the collaboration of the camp leader.

📍 About the location

Motherland Secondary school is located 80 Km 1hr 20mins drive from Kampala – Kayunga Highway, the project is located in Central region, Mukono district.

⚠️ Requirements

- Orientation is two days before departure to the project. Accept basic living conditions like accommodation, meals and others during the project.
- We encourage volunteers to be flexible/creative/cooperative while participating in the project.
- English is an official language
- All participants are required to arrive on the first day and stay till the last day of workcamp.
- All participants have responsibility to keep the rules of the project and finish the project in success.
- Be motivated and have open mind to different cultures throughout the project. Physically fit persons who are self motivated and want to work within communities!
- No illegal drugs are allowed in Uganda.
- Volunteers are responsible for their personal expenses during the free time

🤝 Meeting point

Entry port, Entebbe International Airport or Bus Terminal of your choice depending on your travel schedule.

Uganda Voluntary Development Association will organise pickup for volunteers from the airport as per their schedule. Expense incurred from the pickup place (only city centre) is covered by UVDA as part of the participation fee provided you arrive during office hours (an extra fee shall be levied on night arrivals).

ℹ️ Additional information

Participation fees for this workcamp are 250€. This fee covers monitoring, upkeep in host families and evaluation of the participants while at the project. It also includes airport transportation, orientation, host family housing, project preparation and supervision, project participation certificate, ...

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📅 Available sessions

UVDA2018 - STV- 07

08/09/2018 → 22/09/2018

Closed
Volunteers registered 2 / 15
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UVDA2018–STV-07

08/09/2018 → 22/09/2018

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 15
♂ 0/7 ♀ 0/8

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

250.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Uganda

Uganda

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Ugandan Shilling (UGX / USh)

Exchange rate

1 UGX = 0.000219 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

East Africa Time

Local time: 21:07 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English