INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMP ON CONSTRUCTION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND CARE TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIESꟾ UPA/05/2023ꟾ 2023-10-10 -2023-10-31 ꟾ CONS/SOCI ꟾ AGE: 18-99

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 thesouth and Kibale district in the south west. Project background 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 participants will also engage in construction of classrooms and psychosocial support through home visits to orphans and vulnerable children.

Work: Activities  Brick laying  Mixing sand and cement  Collecting bricks and water.  Home visits to orphans and vulnerable families.

Accommodation and Food: 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 ina 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.

Location:  Kikooba village, 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, mosquito net, suncreams, mosquito repellents, 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 instruments (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