Help at Jewish non-profit organization for children with special needs in Mbale, Uganda

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  Description

  We are a husband and wife as well as Founders of a Jewish non-profit organization for impoverished women and children with special needs. Our House kitchen is kosher and under the supervision of our local orthodox rabbi.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Teaching

  Babysitting and creative play

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We will eat Ugandan food together every day and the children are also eager to share their songs and poems with the volunteers in our program.

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  Help

  For lovers of youth or future or current teachers, our program brings together the best of service, teaching and learning.
  
  Monday to Thursday, you'll take a long walk or a short motorcycle ride over to work at a local school in our area.
  
  The children at our school have special needs and most use wheelchairs, crutches or walkers. Participants are welcome to audit classrooms during their first 3 days and then create lesson plans in partnership with the teachers per the curriculum.
  Reading books to the children is also and important academic activity that improves their verbal English language comprehension.
  Artistic, creative activities like drawing, watercolor painting, beaded crafts, origami, and playing traditional Ugandan drums are as enjoyable for the children as for the volunteers.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Luganda, Ganda: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner
  Hebrew: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We love languages and want to learn anything you have to share with us! We believe that communities involved in cultural exchange with visitors benefit more from their presence.
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  Accommodation

  Your guest room in a gated ranch style house has a beautiful large window, nightstand, lamp, closet with hangers and a full private bathroom.

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  What else ...

  Since the House is kosher, there is no kitchen access for guests but we will prepare food at your request. You are welcome to keep your beverages cold in our guest refrigerator.
  The House observes Jewish traditions on Shabbat (Friday night to Saturday at sundown) and we refrain from playing music, noise from phones and playing the television in the common areas on this day.
  Please report any food allergies before you arrive.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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