INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMP FOR THE RENOVATION OF CLASSROOMS AND PLAYSCHEME WITH CHILDREN OF KIKOOBA INFANT SCHOOL ꟾ UPA/03/2023ꟾ 2023-08-22 -2023-09-12 ꟾ KIDS/CONS/EDU ꟾ AGE: 18-99

Kikooba is one of the oldest branches of Uganda Pioneers Association started in 1990 with majority members being old women and men. This is one of the interesting UPA projects that has highly motivated old members joining a workcamp project. The workcamp project participantswillalsoengage in construction of a house to host the volunteers. The workcampers shall also engage with the children of the community school (Kikooba Infant School) that has about 100 pupils with games, art and lessons. 

Project objectives  To Renovate classrooms at Kikooba infant school  To educate and engage pupils from the community school  To promote the spirit of voluntarism amongst community members.

Work: Mixing sand and cement  Fetching water.  Plastering the walls.  Cleaning the compound  Playing with children  Organizing sports and games with children  Conducting lessons  Art and painting.

Accommodation and food:  Accommodation will be in simple rooms.  Participants will be required to carry own mat and sleeping bag.  The camp site has simple bathrooms and pit latrines no showers  A simple cooking shelter (Kitchen)  Participants are requested to bring with them mosquito nets. 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 markets.  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 on your own cost.

Location:  Kikooba village, 2km from at 74 km on Kampala - Hoima road North west of Kampala City.

Lesiure: Climbing Kikooba hill will also be an interesting activity. A local market is also on Tuesday at Bukomero every two weeks. A cultural night 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:  Shorts, dresses and skirts should reach knee length for cultural consideration.  Smoking in public is illegal while engagement in drug/harsh carries a life prison sentence.  Uganda is known to be against LGBTQ activities.

Language: Eng

Extra fee: 250 EUR