Description
Our project is an NGO working in the islands of lake Victoria, with an aim of providing quality health care, safe/clean water, education services and more to better the quality of life of children and people in island communities.
We are currently based on Zinga island, an island crossed by the equator.
Where we have a school (Mount Eagle junior school), a medical center, a farm and more

EDUCATION
At the school: we offer education to over 200 children from pre-primary school level to secondary education. Some of ours students are HIV positive, epileptic or disabled but we try to get the incorporated and give them access to daily medication.
We also offer adult education to illiterate persons in island communities.

HEALTH
At the medical Center: we have had over 400 healthy babies delivered through our clinic. We offer maternal health care and immunization. Managing malaria, typhoid and other tropical and water born disease.
The clinic is open to the community and used by the school.

HOME
We are a home to approximately 50 children to stay at the project all year. The rest of the population of approximately 200 children returns to their parents and guardians. We only retain those who haven't any.

AGRICULTURE
Over the years, especially during COVID, sustainability has proven to be a great tool to provide food to the project. We therefore, grow most of our food, matooke, beans, peas, rice, fruits, vegetables etc that would otherwise be expensive to buy. Agriculture now suppliment our diet.
Agricultural projects:
*Fish farming
*Plantations
*Cattle
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Uganda is a diverse, multicultured country, travellers/volunteers will be exposed to lots of diverse food types, art, dance and cultural music(drums and traditional instrument), interaction with the community and children.

You will learn and be exposed to new languages, diverse foods, native fruits with new flavours, local or traditional architecture, exposure to nature and animals (monkeys on the island)
And all the skills got from living/traveling somewhere new.

The unique experience of living by lake Victoria, it's beautiful climate, scenery, animals and birds
Aide
Volunteers can help;

In the education sector, by teaching or assisting teachers and other school activities like sports, art practices, computer classes etc

In the health sector, recieving patients and children from the school, keeping records,

In construction and architecture design, DIY projects like school expansion (classrooms), building staff quarters, etc

In agriculture, planting(crops fruits), fish farming
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Swahili (Kiswahili): Débutant
Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
English, Spanish and local languages are spoken and it will be a large opportunity for especially the children to be exposed to other languages or get to practice languages acamedically
Hébergement
A private Bangalore for guests, with a kitchen, living room, dining, and private bathroom.
We use solar electricity for heating water, charging appliances, or entertainment.

Food will be part of the volunteer exchange. In the project, the children and staff (teachers, nurses, and caretakers) have a good diet.
Any allergies, or specifications will be considered for different Individuals and adjustments made.
Ugandan for is nutritious and there's a large variety to choose from
Autres infos...
The island is crossed by the equator, with many hiking grounds, in the hills and forests with lots of nature and monkey.
The island has difference cultural sights and many tourists options in entebbe town (an hour and a half away)
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week