Community mental and psychosocial support in Fort Portal, Uganda

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    This is a local non-for-profit Mental Health Organization established in January 2020, officially certified as a Limited Company in Uganda in March 2021. The organization was established by a team of Counseling Psychologists who are passionate about helping children and their families struggling with mental health and behavioural-related issues.

    We believe the foundation for good mental health and behavioural change is laid in the early years, and society as a whole benefit from investing in children and families. We carry out various activities that promote psychological wellbeing amongst children and their families such as counseling, team building activities, play therapy, life skills training, as well as livelihood projects.

    Currently the organization is composed by a team of seven professionals that perform daily routines including counseling, psychosocial support and community outreach.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Teaching
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn about the Batooro culture, Banyoro people, Tooro Kingdom, our pet names and our language.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for someone, who enjoys working with marginalised and vulnerable people to have a positive impact on their lives. Good communication and interpersonal skills, friendly and approachable attitude are very welcome!

    There are different activities you can help us with depending on your interests and skills:

    - Counseling and psychological assistance
    - Physical-related activities (team building games, mindfulness, physiotherapy, dance)
    - Teaching psycho-social education topics in schools and youth centres
    - Proposal and grants researchers, writers and fundraisers
    - Marketing and social media assistance
    - Video and photography content making to promote the organization

    Please feel free to contact us directly to know more about our programme and activities.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    While on your cultural exchange visit, you will be staying within the town, you will be provided with a bedroom and toilet facilities in a safe and green compound. The room has water and electricity.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Fort Portal is easily reachable from Kampala via regular public buses.

    Fort Portal is a lively city with many amenities to visit: The King's Palace, crater lakes, walk through the community enjoying the scenery along the way, nature walks, a visit to Amabere Caves for an amazing cultural, geographical and historical experience.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 619739454416

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