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Our Foundation is a registered community project only 9km’s away from Jinja town in the village of Kyabirwa right next to the Nile river.
Our vision is to provide children with access to an education, medical and dental care in a happy, healthy, safe, caring & love filled family environment whilst empowering our staff and community as a whole.
We are a school, a boarding house and a women's and community empowerment group all rolled into one and we do this in four ways:
1. School - We have built a school using the International Cambridge curriculum used by the children who board with us and other external paying students.
2. Boarding House - We provide boarding facilities including nutritious meals, schooling, access to health care & support for 20 children in our love filled home with our children ranging in age from 3 to 16.
3. Women's & community empowerment - We work with local women and indeed all members of the community primarily via empowerment using education (knowledge = power), up-skilling (tailoring, jewellery making, growing crops) or direct employment as our tools of choice.
4. Community health - When possible, we provide assistance on any and all health issues. We have in the past paid for members of our village to have surgical operations, supplied re-usable sanitary pads to the women of the village and even donated care packages to the women in nearby Jinja prison - the list is a long one!
Please note that we do have animals in case you have allergiesArten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative ArbeitKunstprojekteSprachpraxisHilfe bei ÖkoprojektenUnterrichtenGartenarbeitenHeimwerker- und BauarbeitenBetreuung von TierenBabysitten und KinderbetreuungZubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die FamilieHausarbeitenHandwerkliche ArbeitenUNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We welcome all volunteers to our team and will teach them about life in rural Uganda explaining our traditions, beliefs and customs
We cook outdoors using charcoal stoves and will gladly teach volunteers how to cook the Ugandan specialties of posho, beans or rice. We would love for you to cook one of your national dishes for the children
We attend church on a Sunday and if anyone who wants to join us is welcome to come along and experience an all-dancing, all-singing African service
We can also offer volunteers a chance for language exchange and can teach Luganda’n or LusogaProjekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
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There is an endless list of things for volunteers to do and we welcome anyone with a desire to get involved regardless of experience or expertise. Below we have outlined the main activities but we are also happy for volunteers to come with ideas for things that will help our project grow and develop
1. Teaching the children at our school(s)
2. General help preparing food, washing clothes and cleaning- Looking after so many children is a lot of work and any help with daily chores is massively appreciated
3. Assisting with an exercise program for Brian (aged 16)
4. Women's & community activities - we would love to run more community activities such as health education and would love if any volunteers could help us get these sessions running
For example, one past volunteer supplied and distributed washable and reusable women's sanitary pads for the village women & another volunteer set up a sewing machine & provided training for local women on making clothing and bags
We are currently researching where to purchase the 'PUL' fabric needed to make our own reusable sanitary pads & diapers, where to source women's reusable sanitary cups (plus dietary advice for natural sources of iron) and looking at creating malaria prevention (nets and natural preventatives), clean drinking water and birth control (implants) projects
5. Maintenance - Their is always something to fix or improve. Past volunteers have found themselves concreting, laying bricks, doing carpentry, fixing motorbikes, maintaining the bore hole, hanging doors and everything inbetween
Volunteers are asked to help out for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week and we like to give volunteers the flexibility to choose work that they enjoy doing, when they do it and we are always happy for volunteers to come up with new ways in which they can help our project
We do ask though that all volunteers put our children first, the community at large second and themselves third
As every single volunteer or indeed visitor to us is in essence a role model we also ask them to dress appropriately and respectfully. Whether male or female, we simply ask for a minimum of a t-shirt and knee length loose fitting shorts at all times and no skin tight or revealing clothing (if in doubt use the common sense rule of wear what would be deemed appropriate at a private school or office in your home country)Sprachen
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Englisch: FließendDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.Unterkunft
Volunteers stay in one of our home stays which are within a 5-minute walk from the our school and boarding house.
The basic home stay’s have everything you need and give you the additional benefit of the cultural experience (and an income for the host). We only ask for 15,000 Ugandan shillings per person per day (approx $4 USD) which includes accommodation and three meals a day.
We also have one home stay which offers sleeping quarters for up to three people and is self contained with its own toilet and shower, there is only one available and is 25,000 per person per day including three meals a day.
For guests in the basic homestays, showering is an opportunity to experience the classic African bucket shower, however most volunteers choose to go down to one of the tourist camps 1km away where there are both hot water showers & flushing toilets. It is only a 10 minute walk and is a great place for chilling out, getting a drink or maybe a meal if you are craving burgers or fries
The meals we provide are 99% vegetarian, vegan and gluten free and we ask for a minimum stay of two weeks so you can get used to the routine of the day
The local camp’s offer free (slow) wi-fi however if you prefer to have your own internet connection this can be organized easily and cheaply with the purchase of a local SIM card and data pack in Jinja town - all you need is your passport and moneyWas noch ...
As we are on the banks of the Nile river volunteers can enjoy all of the activities the local camps & community offer’s including kayaking, white water rafting, stand up paddle boarding, ATV or mountain bike tours, village walks, craft lessons, yoga classes, massages etc. You can also safely swim in the river at the nearby Nile River Camp or if you prefer they have a swimming pool which you can use for a small fee
We are only a 20 minute Boda-Boda ride (motorbike taxi) from Jinja town where you can visit the source of the Nile, find Western style restaurants and bars and do any shopping you need to
Volunteers can also explore more of Uganda with share taxis available frequently & cheaply from Jinja to Sipi falls, Itanda Falls & Mt Elgon to name a few. We are centrally located between Kampala to the West and the Busia Kenyan border crossing to the East
GETTING HERE FROM KAMPALA OR ENTEBBE:
There are several ways of getting here with the most popular being either a private hire taxi directly from Entebbe airport which takes 3-4 hours which we can organize for you or the Pineapple Express shuttle service (refer their website for details)
Alternately there are many shared taxis and buses that run between Entebbe, Kampala and Jinja however it requires up to 4 different taxis/share taxis and can take up to 7 hours depending on how long the share taxis take to fill
GETTING HERE FROM ELSEWHERE:
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VISA'S etc:
The recommended way of getting a visa is applying online (please only use the official Ugandan government immigration website!), it is the same price whether you ask for 30 or 90 days but you may only get the option of a 30 day visa if doing a border crossing. This varies from nationality to nationality so check out the Ugandan Immigration website for further information
Ugandan tourist visa extensions can be easily organized in nearby Jinja at the regional immigration office
Alternately you can get the 90 day East African Tourist (EAT) visa which also grants you entry into Kenya & Rwanda (information can be found on the Immigration Uganda Visa and Passes web page)
You will be asked for evidence of a Yellow Fever vaccination so we strongly recommend you have itEtwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
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Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
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Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Dieser Host verlangt Gebühren
mehr dazu15,000 Ugandan shillings per person per night (approx $4 USD) which includes accommodation, three meals a day.
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I spent most of the time teaching at the school and it was… read more
The children are so kind and respectful, whilst also being a lot of fun. I learnt a lot from my stay here.
I did a lot of 1-1 work with Brian a beautiful SEN child with a lot of character. He really makes the foundation a special place to be.
The work hours are very… read more
We came when the printer wasnt working so there was some issues with planning our timetables the first week, then we had exams… read more
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Kommunikation:
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I spent most of the time teaching at the school and it was… read more
The children are so kind and respectful, whilst also being a lot of fun. I learnt a lot from my stay here.
I did a lot of 1-1 work with Brian a beautiful SEN child with a lot of character. He really makes the foundation a special place to be.
The work hours are very… read more
We came when the printer wasnt working so there was some issues with planning our timetables the first week, then we had exams… read more
Beyond her practical contributions, she… read more
Lucia and Dwight spent their time teaching some of our students who were struggling and they did… read more
As middle aged couple travelling with an expedition truck around Africa with a dog, we are not the typical (young, energetic, interesting) workaways and were a bit reluctant to volunteer. Mama Happy kindly accommodate us all (we were allowed to park our truck in their property, we used our own facilities… read more
Overall Elena was selfless, hardworking, respectful, enthusiastic, a team player and adaptable as she taught various age groups and classes at our school(s) and we would welcome her back anytime
First I would say it was so nice to work with Happy, it is very easy to communicate with her and she's very understanding and flexible! Always up… read more
Our doors are always open for you
Using her knowledge and experience as a Nurse, Wendy performed health checks on our kids, catalogued, checked and gave advice on our existing medical supplies in our nurses station and investigated the connection between water borne bacteria in… read more
Whilst with us she was assisted us greatly at our school AND the kids house. Basically assisting whenever and wherever help was needed most
All of our kids miss her and hope to see her return and continue on where she started
He was also extremely pro-active and passionate about improving the conditions at the community as a whole with his research, ideas, trials and implementation of ideas for toilet… read more
It was an exceptional life experience for me and I enjoyed every single day of my volunteering there.
First, I was impressed by what the founder of the project managed to do. Then, I was enchanted by the openness and warmth of children. Every day I was surprised by how… read more
Borja shared his time between our school (one of our tougher tasks) and was very pro-active with looking at ways to help the Kids and the community as a whole
Our door is always open to him
From the minute they arrived they volunteered selflessly, generously and with love putting our kids needs ahead of their own. They did everything from simply washing dishes to giving the kids haircuts to giving swimming… read more
From the first day until the last evening of their volunteering they put the kids and our community ahead of themselves
They were extremely generous with their time, energy, skills and with assisting with our and the communities needs whilst being self motivated and self sufficient
Special mention needs… read more
They get taught and raised up so… read more
You are always welcome back!
I was able to start several projects which hopefully help them to grow as a project in the future. Happy is such a stunning woman, she has all my respect. The kids are lovely. Smiling, laughing, dancing and clapping are… read more
From day 1 they went above and beyond with the effort that they put into their time here
Their generosity both financially but more importantly time wise was greatly appreciated by both the kids and staff who had one less major job to do in the form of cooking dinner… read more
I spent 1 months as a volunteer here with my girlfriend and it was without doubt the most meaningful and inspiring experience I've ever had. Ive spent 3 years travelling prior and have never had such a connection with the local community and really felt like I've made a difference in someone elses… read more
They constantly putting the needs ahead of theirs willing to help out however was needed ranging from simply washing dishes to the very labor heavy task concreting
They are always welcome back!
The work with the kids is fun but also demanding (we were always quite exhausted but happy after half a day spending with them) make sure to find some time for yourself and… read more
First of all, she's a 7 star volunteer and one of he most amazingly generous, selfless, loving, caring, easy going and life loving people you can blessed to meet who worked tirelessly in any and every aspect of this place life
She… read more
I can't recommend it enough - a perfect Workaway wether you're a first timer or have done hundreds.
The kids at the house are AMAZING! I'm already missing their crazy little personalities - we… read more
The only negative is that they didnt stay long enough!
Come back soon
Accommodation is simple but faultless (except the temperamental electricity but I think that's fixed now!)
Food was simple but yummy! And if you aren't craving beans and posho one afternoon… read more
Absolutely loved having Jose here and he's welcome back anytime
As our volunteer house was full he stayed in one of our home stay options (Mumma Ali) and loved it!
The place, the work and mainly the kids are amazing!
First at all, you'll find yourself in a magic place, surrounded by beautiful nature and animals, just in the source of the Nile where you can take a swim… read more
Please come back soon
Olga is a selfless volunteer asking what needs to be done and doing it even when it isn't the fun jobs - food preparation, dish washing etc
Thank again for putting the kids first & yourself second
Unfortunately I stayed only two weeks, exactly when I started to come more close to the kids and understand their personalities. The kids are so kind, generous and welcome you with so much love that definitely I felt I received many things.… read more
No task, jb or chore was a problem with Ashwin during his stay and we would love to have him back anytime
She was happy to help as & where needed which included teaching and lots of general activities at the kids house.
We are very thankful to have had Ash volunteer with us & hopefully we'll see her again on her next African adventure
Basically every day they put us first and were extremely generous with their time, extremely generous financially and all the time keeping the kids & staff's interests & welfare at heart
They worked… read more
The work being done is extraordinary. Not only are they doing great work within the organization, but they are also passionate about helping the village.
This workaway is very organized - easy… read more
We'd love to have Allison back here anytime
He was a team player who volunteered himself to do many of the thankless task's including teaching, fetching water for the kids house & organizing external activities for the kids. He also contributed in many other ways in which he preferred to do anonymously & even after leaving the volunteer house he… read more
They were extremely generous with their time and assisted us with all facets of a day in the life here including volunteering for the not so glamorous jobs of cleaning & water fetching & also helped directly modify a toilet for one of the children with mobility issues plus a few other projects
Very sad to… read more
For the next 2 weeks,… read more
I… read more
Happy and the children were very welcoming and made me feel comfortable from one day.
The children are so sweet and it was amazing to spend time with them each day.… read more
What I really liked was the variety of work there was to do. During my… read more
The children are amazingly polite, well mannered and are nothing short of amazing to be around and Happy has done an amazing job with the… read more
We were all inspired by your selfless acts of hard work and the huge impact you left.you guys are lovable, understanding, talented and very funny.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience… read more
Thank you