Uganda (MAD) Project - 28 days

Itinerary

Day 1 Entebbe/Rural Project

Start the day in Entebbe, a town by the shores of Lake Victoria. Meet your group and leader and then head off into the countryside to your new rural home. Your village is located not far from the town of Jinja. Be greeted by community representatives. Your accommodation will be basic and you'll be sharing a room with your fellow volunteers. Electricity might be sporadic, or not available at all - but this is all part of the adventure!

Day 2 Village

Take a tour of the school and get to know the village. There's also a chance to see the building site where you'll either start a project or continue and existing one.

Days 3-14 Teaching and Building

Take some time out of your daily routine of building and teaching to learn some tribal greetings. Generally you'll work between 8am and 4pm rotating between classes and building. There are plenty of breaks during the day to rest and munch on some of the freshest fruit you've ever tasted. Each day you have the opportunity to explore the community. Walk along lush, humid valleys and through vibrant banana plantations to get a feel for the area. Don't be surprised if you're followed by the school kids - your new best friends!

Days 15-27 Cultural Development

Talk to the community and get to know more about their needs. There is plenty of opportunity to create side projects. Perhaps an AIDs education program, teaching the adults some English or even setting up a football team!

Day 28 Entebbe

Sadly it's time to return to Entebbe. Bid farewell to your new friends and admire your building work for the last time before you hit the road once again.