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Webmasters January 15, 2019 1 Comment

THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

The benefits of volunteering

It is always hard to find time to volunteer due to our busy lives. However, the avails of volunteering are enormous to you, your family plus the community. The right match helps you reduce stress, find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills and also advance your career. Offering service to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more of the interests of volunteering below.

Volunteering connects you to others; one of the well-known avails of volunteering is the impact on the society. Volunteering connects you to your community and make it a better place. Even taking part in the smallest tasks can make big and real difference to the lives of people.

Volunteering is a two way street, it benefits you and your family like the cause you choose to help. Offering your time as a volunteer helps you to expand your network, boost your social skills and also make new friends.

Webmasters January 10, 2019 1 Comment

THE DO’S AND DON’TS WHILE VOLUNTEERING IN UGANDA

The do’s and don’ts while volunteering in Uganda.

It was a long time ago when Uganda was referred to as a dark place, especially during the dark past moments. Where it was experienced in the previous years. Today it is completely different as the country has turned out to be one of the safest nations in East Africa for tourism and volunteering.

Winston Churchill referred to as the “Pearl of Africa” rich in diverse flora, fauna, and spectacular landscape, full of hospitable people who are so welcoming and always down to earth.

Volunteering involves a lot of interaction with different groups of locals. And the interaction varies according to where the volunteer is willing to work from due to its involvement with the children and multiple vulnerable people. Read more

Webmasters December 17, 2018 3 Comments

8 GREAT HABITS YOU’LL FIND IN SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEERS

8 great habits you’ll find in successful volunteers.

Volunteering is renowned for skill development and is often intended to promote goodness or to improve the lives of the people in the community. This activity may have positive benefits for the volunteers and also the people served. To be a successful volunteer, you have to be with great habits that other people will copy. Some of the great habits to find in successful volunteers include; Read more

Webmasters December 13, 2018 4 Comments

10 GREAT WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHEN EMBARKING ON A VOLUNTEER TRIP ABROAD

10 great ways to save money when embarking on a volunteer trip abroad

A budget volunteering abroad trip can be one of the best experiences of your life. Volunteering programs abroad that are cheap enables you to explore some new and captivating countries, interact with people from all over the world, and also experience cultural diversity. These programs still help those who are in great need.

The experience you get when volunteering abroad is priceless, though the actual cost of volunteering trip aboard can be pricey. In addition to the volunteering fees for the program that you pay to the volunteering company, you still need to pay for many other things like airfare, visas, vaccinations, leisure expenses among others. When all these things are added up together, you realize that the volunteering trip abroad is not cheap. Read more

Webmasters December 8, 2018 2 Comments

CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN IN UGANDA

Challenges Faced by children in Uganda

Generally, children are considered as blessings in Families. Most men in Uganda abandon their wives and others if they are barren. Still in Uganda children are considered as happiness in a family. However, the children of Uganda face multiple challenges and some are mentioned below.

Child labor;

is very right for everyone to work and even God instructed us to get food from our sweat. Statistics show that 36% of children between 5 to 14 years old are affected by child labor. Some children are forced to find jobs so that they improve their families’ financial resources. Others getting a job is the only way for them to survive. Multiple children in Uganda are leaving their land of birth and becoming servants in agricultural sectors in Neighboring countries or districts. But we can deal with child labor by giving simplified jobs to children because on the other hand, they need money. Read more

Webmasters November 29, 2018 2 Comments

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN UGANDA.

Volunteer programs in Uganda

Uganda is one of the developing countries in the world, where more than quarter of the population still struggle with illiteracy, poverty, lack of sanitation facilities and better health care. However, you can contribute towards making their condition better by undertaking a volunteer program in Uganda.

In Uganda, there are many volunteer programs which you can participate in and change the lives of the vulnerable and needy communities. Some of the unique programs are mentioned here below; Read more

Webmasters November 24, 2018 1 Comment

A GUIDE TO VOLUNTEERING IN UGANDA.

A guide to volunteering in Uganda

Besides being a small land-locked country, Uganda is famously known as the pearl of Africa. It boasts incredible stunning sights and remarkable activities for eager adventure enthusiasts looking to volunteer in Uganda.

Explore the monstrous mountains of Rwenzori. One of the tallest mountains in Africa, admire the fields of flora, fauna, and wildlife. Surely, you will spare no time enjoying the spoils of the African country. Read more

Webmasters November 10, 2018 2 Comments

HOW VOLUNTEERING IN UGANDA CAN SAVE THE VICTIMS OF THE BUDUDA LANDSLIDES

How volunteering in Uganda can save the victims of the Bududa landslides

No one wishes to experience the landslides in their area but this is life, we don’t have a guarantee or control of what happens in our lives and communities. Landslides are not common in flat areas, they mostly affect a number of people living in mountainous areas like Bududa in Uganda. The landslides have made people homeless, the parents lose their children and children lose their parents. Bududa has so far experienced landslides three times. And the recent one occurred on 1th October this year after a heavy rainfall. It killed dozens of people and the rest were fatally injured.

The landslides stem from failure of materials making up the hill slopes and are beefed up by the force of gravity and when the ground becomes saturated, it becomes unstable hence losing its equilibrium in the long run. And when the landslide breaks loose, people living down the hills become victims of such a calamity unless a fast resettlement plan is done either by civil societies or the central government. Read more

Webmasters November 7, 2018 2 Comments

CHALLENGES OF LIVING A DISABLED LIFE IN UGANDA

Challenges of living a disabled life in Uganda

Being with so many ethnic groups in Uganda, people have so many superstitions and some of them are incredibly unjust. Imagine thinking of the disabled people to be cursed, with evil spirits, or even perhaps punished by the ancestors for their actions.

There is little understanding that people with Disabilities are also just human beings, equal to everyone else and entitled to the same privileges, opportunities and rights. The disabled people in Uganda totally dependent on others for support. And yes, this is supposed to be because how can a person without arms or legs fetch water, of course there is some assistance required. Read more

Webmasters November 1, 2018 2 Comments

VOLUNTEERING IN AFRICA FOR FREE.

Volunteering in Africa for free.

Volunteering in Africa gives you an opportunity to explore this magnificent continent. It does not matter what time you have; whether during your gap year, career break off during your university course, among others. Africa has all kinds of volunteer programs that will suit your interests. It also provides a platform for you to learn more about Africa and its people. Read more

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