PLATFORM for the NEEDY
Why choose PLATFORM for the NEEDY?
PLANE (Platform for the Needy) is a non-profit organization that works in Fort Portal Tourism City and Kabarole District, Western Uganda. Our mission is to protect and promote the rights of women, youths and children in our communities. We focus on four main areas: health awareness, gender-based violence prevention, youth and women empowerment and livelihoods, and education for needy children. We ...
PLANE (Platform for the Needy) is a non-profit organization that works in Fort Portal Tourism City and Kabarole District, Western Uganda. Our mission is to protect and promote the rights of women, youths and children in our communities. We focus on four main areas: health awareness, gender-based violence prevention, youth and women empowerment and livelihoods, and education for needy children. We also educate people about environmental conservation and climate change. We use drama and radio as our main tools to reach out to a large audience. We have a radio drama called Bahemuka (meaning "I am ashamed") that airs on Voice of Tooro 101 FM from Monday to Friday, 6:00-6:30am. The drama deals with health, social and economic issues that affect our communities. In addition, we have a radio ...
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Review of Vittorio Nazzi Poet and Advocate for Ugandan Children
by: Vittorio Nazzi - SpainProgram: PLANE Internship: Teaching in Uganda Schools ProgramVittorio Nazzi is not just a poet; he is a beacon of hope and a voice for the voiceless. My poetry does not merely play with words but rather weaves them into a tapestry of advocacy, resonating with empathy and passion for Ugandan needy children and environment conservation. My poetry transcends mere art, becoming a powerful catalyst for social awareness and change. I write not for accolades but to spotlight the plight and potential of these children and environment making my work deeply rel...
Exceptional Teaching That Transforms Lives
by: Nazzi Gregorio - EnglandProgram: PLANE Internship: Teaching in Uganda Schools ProgramAm Gregorio Nazzi from Barcelona, with remarkable skills in mathematics and Economics, who has proven to be an extraordinary educator for Ugandan children. My dedication is not merely a profession but a heartfelt commitment to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of all my students. As a teacher, Nazzi has a natural flair for making complex subjects comprehensible and intriguing. My ability to draw real-world connections to the curriculum stimulates students' curiosity, compelling t...
A Meaningful Volunteer Experience, Dedicated To Improving Lives
by: Paeto Wangweera - American SamoaProgram: Join Our Community Education ProgramPaeto Chayarat Wangweera, a dedicated fundraiser from Thailand, has been a game changer for the needy in Uganda through his well-planned and executed fundraising strategies. My ability to identify and tailor fundraising initiatives to suit diverse donor groups is nothing short of remarkable and has significantly increased PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE’'s) reach and impact. Uganda is a beautiful country with friendly and loving people and plenty to explore. While in the country you can enjoy s...
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Gregorio Nazzi
Participated in 2022
Gregorio Nazzi is from Barcelona and a Teacher specializing in Mathematics and Economics. He is a 17-year-old student in his last year of high school ...
Gregorio Nazzi
Participated in 2022
I wanted to immerse myself in a new cultural setting, learn about Ugandan traditions and customs, and gain a broader perspective on global education. I was inspired to go abroad to Uganda to teach mathematics for several reasons.
Agonzibwa David
Interviewed in 2024
Agonzibwa David is an experienced IT specialist with a passion for using technology to make a positive impact in the non-profit sector. With a Bachelo...
Agonzibwa David
Interviewed in 2024
What inspired you to travel abroad?
The inspiration to work for an organization is that it is my hobby, and it comes from various sources. A few of the main reasons are to make a positive impact, the organization's mission and values, the potential for personal and professional growth, and the desire to collaborate with communities.
Rosemary Nyamata
Interviewed in 2024
Nyamata Rosemary is from Uganda and is 38 years old. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in human resource managemen...
Rosemary Nyamata
Interviewed in 2024
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Having grown up in a small village community with so many school dropouts resulting from lack of certain basics, along with being from an extended family with all the load shouldered on one parent.
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