Join us to transform our community through education and inspire young people in Uganda

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We are Eddy and Eva - a young couple living on wanyange hill in Jinja, we run a non-profit organisation in our community empowering over 150 children through providing education and holistic care. We believe that through educating the at-risk child will secure a sustainable bright future.

Our community school serves children from 3 to 10 years mostly from disadvantaged families and some orphans living with guardians. we also regularly conduct skills training for women equipping them with hands-on skills in hair dressing, tailoring, back yard gardening and product making(soap, candles, paper bag among others).

Over the years, we have collaborated and worked with volunteers from across the world. Volunteers play an important part in our work. From Teaching at the school, playing with the children,dance class, community outreach, skills training, counseling, fundraising, construction, administration and research.

The Communities we serve are grappling with high levels of poverty and unemployment. we do not believe in hand outs but a hand up through education and sustainable empowerment.

We greatly really on the service, time and support of passionate people like you who come and make a difference though the various community projects.

Please feel free to get in touch and collaborate with us
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers have the opportunity to actively engage and interact with local culture, visit new place and learn new approach through our work.
Help
We need the Help of Volunteers to reach out to young people and empower them with life skills and technical skills to be able to take charge of their future. Volunteers are of a great help in making this happen through sports, music, training etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Luganda, Ganda: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
Interested in learning French, German, Italian and in exchange teach Luganda and English
Accommodation
Currently. Volunteers stay at our home. we have a guest room and we share the meals, facilities and a good time together.
What else ...
During their time off. Volunteer can take community Walks, go hill climbing, go swimming at lake Victoria, attend community music and drama concerts, tour different places like the Source of River Nile or rest
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a stable internet connection and would love to exchange knowledge and benefit from the digital opportunity to work online with our organization doing community development work
Space for parking camper vans
We have adequate and secure parking space at our farm house
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
This host charges a fee
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US$5 per day

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Feedback left by and about host (38)

18/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host

I stayed with Eddy and his family for a month. I felt very welcomed in his house and we had a good time together. They cooked vegetarian just for me and I could try all the typical local dishes (I have to highlight sweet potatoes and g-nut sauce here).
The team of the NVP was also very friendly and welcoming to me. Because they had evaluation at… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ida)

We had a great time with Ida for one month at our home, She was very helpful working at our non profit organisation and other community engagements. We highly recommend her and wish her all the best in the upcoming trips

(Excellent )

02/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gianni)

It was an incredible experience hosting Gianni. He put all his best in teaching at our community school which serves over 130 Children from disadvantaged families. He trained in Dance, home visit and site seeing around our area moreover supporting financially towards scholastic materials. This encounter has built a strong friendship.

(Excellent )

06/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Luanda)

Luanda Volunteered at our community school, she was very helpful and resourceful in developing solution to the violent behavior of the children through games. we also attended the East Africa Family forum together where we learned a lot.
we are grateful for her support and effort.

(Excellent )

12/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aimee)

Aime and Nick are fantastic people, hard working and flexible, we conducted a social media marketing workshop with them in Jinja and well as volunteer work at our nursery school and construction project, they were actively involved in building the fence at our school and helpful to our organization, we look forward to continued friendship and… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eri)

It was a fantastic time with Eri, she stayed with us for two weeks, she is a passionate and brilliant young lady, she helped us with formulating legal policies in our organization she taught in our community school and facilitated in our youth workshop. we celebrate her valuable time. Thanks

(Excellent )

21/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jan)

We had a great time with Jan and greatly appreciate his passion and effort thru the Volunteer work on our community projects. Thank you a lot

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host

Eddy picked me up when I arrived to Jinja and we went to Bugembe, where I stayed. Eddy's mum was my host and she prepared nice dishes every day for me. Ismail ( project manager) showed me how to get to the town, bought sim card with me (no wifi at the centre) and showed me around, which was very nice. Each day I was helping out at the school and… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Renee) for host

Have been a long-term volunteer (6 months). Eddy was my first contact person. He was very welcoming and has shown me around, introduced me to many people, and helped me building a network in Jinja. Eddy is a very inspiring person who Always has new ideas and innovations. If you are ready for an adventure, GO FOR IT!

(Excellent )

08/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Renee)

Renee stayed with us for 6 months, she has been very resourceful in our organization and a good friend. she worked with us on the entrepreneurship training as a business coach, helped set up a community library, helping the community school and the dance for peace program. we are grateful to the opportunity to have worked and interacted with You… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Korbinian) for host

Thank you so much for everything! I really enjoyed to stay at your family's place, i was hosted very warm and friendly. They gave me the possibility to explore the environment and introduced me to the local culture. I learned so much about Afrika and Uganda. I can really recommend this project for everyone who wants to lern how a Ugandan Community… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Korbinian)

We had i super one month experience with Kurban in Jinja. He is a flexible and hardworking young man with a great passion to serve. Together with Kurban we organized the Youth cultural exchange event which saw over 100 people come share and learn about cultures and the role in community development. He also helped in our community school and at… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Celia) for host

I spent 2 weeks with this project Uganda, an it was great. Eddy, his mum, Esther... Everyone involved in it was great, they make me feel at home. And, of course, the project is incredible, all those kids will receive you with a super smile, waiting for you to teach them, but it will you the one who will learn the most.

(Excellent )

15/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Celia)

Thank you Celia for the fantastic two weeks spent at our organisation, Thanks you for helping with our community school and computing training. all the best wherever you will go.
Blessings

(Excellent )

25/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kori) for host

Eddy and Ester were amazing. Truly inspiring and extremely accommodating. Eddy is an extremely hard working and busy man, but he always found time to do something fun with me! Working with the children was amazing. They are eager to learn and Ester understands the importance of education, so much so that she does her work voluntarily. I would go… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kori)

We had a great time with Kori for about a month. she volunteered in our community school teaching the kids and collecting data from the families we are working with. Her efforts had tremendous impact and we are glad to have met Kori. Thanks for your input and all the best with your plans and dreams

(Very good )

31/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Clarissa) for host

I had the great opportunity to spend a month with Eddy, his family and friends, they were all amazing people, really welcoming and kind. I taught every morning at the community school, and helped with painting and photography. Being in a country with a completely different culture taught me more than everyone can imagine, I grew as a person as I… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Clarissa)

We spent a wonderful fun filled one month with Clarissa, During her stay she volunteered at our community school teaching, she helped with painting of our community empowerment centre and capturing the project activities through photography. Her Time here was special and she blended in really well. This is the beginning of a great friendship and… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Armin) for host

We spent two weeks with Eddy in Jinja. He welcomed us very friendly and we laughed a lot together. He is doing a great service for the local community and is empowering the youth in Bugembe! Great!

(Excellent )

14/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Armin)

we had 2 great weeks with Armin and his friend Niko. They helped with our sports program and entrepreneurship training at our community empowerment centre. we learnt a lot from them and had a good exchange of ideas and knowledge between our cultures. Thanks Armin and Niko for visiting and working with us. Blessings

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (lydia) for host

Eddy kindly picked us up from where the bus dropped us in Bugeme and we stayed with him for one week while volunteering at the nursery school, youth programme and women's group. We particularly enjoyed working alongside Esther with the women and children. She gave us the opportunity to contribute our skills (it is probably worth coming with an… read more

(Very good )

15/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (lydia)

Lydia and Alice are indeed reliable and hardworking people. They have used their skills to impact our people through women empowerment, they have trained 35 women on how to make reusable sanitary pads and family planning, they helped in our community school and community centre. we were blessed by your time here. hope to see you again
Thanks

(Excellent )

15/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter-Niko)

we had 2 great weeks with Niko and his friend Armin. They helped with our sports program and entrepreneurship training at our community empowerment centre. we learnt a lot from them and had a good exchange of ideas and knowledge between our cultures. Thanks Niko and Armin for visiting and working with us. Blessings

(Excellent )

28/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Meret) for host

I had an amazing time staying with eddy in jinja. Helping in there little community school, or with the woman empowerment project was really fun and with eddy you have the most fun and caring host you can wish for! I can only recommend him and his projects for everyone who wants to help and experience an amazing cultural exchange!
After 3 short… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Meret)

We had a memorable fantastic 3 weeks with Meret, She is such a great person. we had a cultural exchange and she volunteered in our community school and the women empowerment projects. Thanks for the generous heart and all the best. hope to see you again

(Excellent )

22/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host

I had the extraordinary opportunity to support this project, an innovative initiative that seeks to encourage to the Ugandans to build a peaceful society. I was volunteering in this school with Eddy and Esther; they are a committed team and lovely people.

For three weeks, I spent time with the community and I helped to enhance the nursery… read more

(Excellent )

30/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)

Vanessa was such a Fantastic Volunteer, we hosted her for 3 weeks and had a great time. she helped a lot with our school projects and improving our teaching approach for the children. Her expertise has greatly helped our organization, She also mobilized some funds to improve the learning environment and buy scholastic materials for the kids in one… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Philip) for host

I had the privelidge of staying with Eddy in Jinja for three weeks. For two weeks he hosted me in his house. The other week I did a homestay with a community member named Esther. They both made me feel at home and I was able to experience the local community. As for the ways I helped, I did some tutoring with young children, working to improve… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)

We had a remarkable time with Phillip. He stayed with us for 3 weeks and volunteered at our organisation. Phillip is a good guy and very skilled and with great wisdom. we are glad to have hosted him. he helped with our website, photography and videography of our projects. Thanks Phillip for your voluminous contribution. God Bless

(Excellent )

28/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Kathrin) for host

I had an amazing time here. Eddy is a wonderful person and what he started there is just impressive. I got a good impression of his different projects and of ugandan social work. Most of the time I stayed at a host family and felt very welcome there. I really hope to come there at least a second time!

(Excellent )

14/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Kathrin)

Paul stayed with us for a month, His Passion for soccer is amazing, he help in our Talent Academy coaching the kids in Soccer. He also assisted with sorting and organizing our community library on top of participating in various community activities. His time here has been very valuable and has left a big impact, we hope that this friendship and… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Orlando)

We had a great time with Orlando, He is a calm and talented Person when it comes to edu-taining kids(education and entertainment). we hosted him for a couple of days and had cinema shows for the kids at the orphanage and the communities. We hope to see you again, all the best. Keep shinning

(Excellent )

26/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)

Thanks for your kinds words and for the impact you left in our lives and community. keep inspiring, keep shining

(Excellent )

25/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host

I spent one week with Eddy and his team, i can say for sure it was not long enough but an experience that changed my life forever. Eddy is a well organized, hospitable, and caring man that has and still is creating a wonderful program to help is local village. While i was there i stayed with a dear family friend of his in their home. The family… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Claudia)

Paul and Claudia were a big Blessing, we learnt a lot from them through the various workshops we conducted. am so glad that this platform provided such a beautiful opportunity for me and my Uganda friends to meet and work with Paul and Claudia, All the best

(Excellent )

08/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Claudia) for host

We spent a few weeks with Eddy in various communities delivering an array of workshops, coaching, training and education from rural farmers, sewing ladies, mind, body & spirit training, financial management education, IT coaching, facilitation techniques, educating the little ones, engaging in one on one coaching of entrepreneurs, visiting an… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Zawadi & Sapphira)

Zawadi and her team were a big blessing to our community. They are lovely people and they trained our women group in various skills, they also planted a small garden of vegetables. we really appreciate your generosity and resourceful time. Come again and again

(Very good )

29/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Zawadi & Sapphira) for host

Although we only spent (1) week with Eddy in Jinja, we shared and learned a lot about each other’s organisations and found there to be much in common regarding our visions for a more sustainable world. Through Eddy we met and stayed with Meddy and his lovely and accommodating family...our connection led me to delivering a workshop teaching local… read more

(Very good )

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