Share your skills with the community in Uganda!

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  Description

  Join our communal lifestyle with young people from all over the world, aiming to make arts- and sports oriented skills training accessible for everyone.
  
  We are an entity operating in the area of Kajjansi/Kitende, next to Lake Victoria. Together we strive towards positive social change within our community. We offer a variety of arts and sports-oriented activities free of charge for children from vulnerable backgrounds.
  
  Through our activities and sessions, we aim to build long-lasting bonds with our participants and their guardians. Together we can nurture future change-makers!
  
  OUR LIFESTYLE:
  
  During your stay, you will live together with us in our dynamic communal space - a four-bedroom house located only 30 minutes from Kampala. The village we stay in has a welcoming atmosphere with many aspiring artists and sports enthusiasts.
  
  In our free time, we love to explore different parts of Uganda, and we go for road trips several times per month. We are like a big family!
  
  OUR PROJECTS:
  
  Our project we aim to strengthen in our participants are confidence, creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, courage and curiosity. We use sports and arts activities as tools in our work towards social change. Joining us on this journey is an opportunity to explore Sub-Saharan Africa and share your skills with our vibrant community at the same time.
  
  PRACTICAL INFO:
  
  We offer shared accommodation in a room with two dorm-beds. We provide two meals per day (breakfast + dinner) except on weekends, when the chef is free. We love animals and have three cats and one dog, all staying with us in the house. The hot tap-water is limited but we have free access to harvested water. The house is located in a safe and rural area, but it is very lively with sports-activities taking place every day. In case you want to volunteer with an NGO nearby, such as an animal shelter or educational provider, we can help you with contacts.
  
  We hope you will enjoy your time with us!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  From the main host:
  I am a Swedish citizen residing in Uganda since a few years back, and I've never regretted my decision! I've made so many friends and some of them I now call family. We are a mixed team of locals and foreigners living side by side, constantly learning from each other and growing together as a unity. We can't wait to share this with more people!
  
  You will never get bored with us.
  
  WE OFFER:
  
  - Late evening chats and a lot of board games
  - Tours suitable for young groups in Uganda and beyond (Murchison, Karamoja, Rwenzori, Jinja etc.)
  - Endless cuddles with our watch dog Scooby
  - Language classes (Luganda and Swahili)
  - Traditional cooking classes
  - Sessions in craft making, carpentry and different art forms

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  Help

  Are you interested in ethical storytelling through photography, music and other art forms?
  Are you passionate about leadership or have experience in sports?
  Then you are more than welcome to join our team of professional artists and sports coaches and help us organise our skills training for youths.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Luganda, Ganda: Fluent
  Kinyarwanda (Rwanda): Fluent
  Swedish: Fluent
  Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in the same house as us (five people aged 25 - 30) in a shared dorm room together with maximum three other volunteers. If you stay for a minimum of 3 months, you will get a private room.
  
  The house can accommodate 10 people in total. We have two shared bathrooms, a large sitting area and a fully equipped kitchen with all necessities available. The hot tap water is limited but we have full access to harvested water. Breakfast and dinner are provided Monday - Friday.
  
  Despite us being located in a rural setting, there is always something happening in the neighbourhood. In case you want to have a chill day, there is a swimming pool just a 5 minutes' walk away and we are less than 30 minutes away from Kampala with public transportation!

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have many freelancers around, working remotely. Happy to meet like-minded people!

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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