The Real Uganda
Why choose The Real Uganda?
The Real Uganda is a charitable organization that connects volunteers with meaningful and impactful opportunities to make a difference in Ugandan communities. It was founded in 2005 with the goal of providing an authentic and immersive volunteer experience for individuals who want to make a positive impact in the world. Focusing on sustainable and community-driven projects, they offer a wide ra...
The Real Uganda is a charitable organization that connects volunteers with meaningful and impactful opportunities to make a difference in Ugandan communities. It was founded in 2005 with the goal of providing an authentic and immersive volunteer experience for individuals who want to make a positive impact in the world. Focusing on sustainable and community-driven projects, they offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities, including teaching, supporting literacy programs, providing medical care and health education, as well as improving access to clean water, sanitation, and sustainable agriculture for underserved communities. They work closely with local communities to identify the needs and develop projects that align with them to ensure that volunteer efforts are truly making a dif...
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Mukono with the Real Uganda
by: Rhodes Fox-Smith - AustraliaProgram: Holistic Community Outreach in UgandaIncredible experience. Super challenging. Leslie was a fantastic support through the whole program. Felt like I received a genuine Ugandan experience. Leslie connected me with a fantastic local organisation that is really in it's early stages of development. Spending time in the villages and meeting true locals and hearing their stories has changed me. Uganda is a beautiful country so spending a month it wasn't difficult to fill my time. Go into an experience like this with an open mind and hear...
The simple things in life
by: Kathy Lynch - AustraliaProgram: Have you ever thought of volunteering in Uganda?My volunteering time with The Real Uganda was an eye opening experience and a reminder that a simple life can be so rewarding to others and myself. Learning from the locals and using my skills and knowledge with them was incredible. My experience was so life changing and memorable that nineteen years on, I am still in contact with the Real Uganda.
Aw, Kathy! Thanks so much for the kind words and tonnes of love over the years, Leslie
An Amazing, Life-Changing Experience
by: Jasmine Walker - United StatesProgram: Holistic Community Outreach in UgandaI participated in The Real Uganda's Public Health Improvement program. While in Uganda I spent most days at a local health center, where I volunteered in the antenatal clinic or the antiretroviral therapy clinic. Since I had not yet begun my medical training, I often sorted medications or documented appointments and patient information. However, volunteers with medical experience and adequate qualifications can be more hands-on in the clinic. I am excited to return to the program after beginning...
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Gigi Van de Voorde
Participated in 2006
Gigi is from Belgium, where she works as a mental health nurse. As a volunteer with The Real Uganda, she worked as a teacher at a local school and hel...
Gigi Van de Voorde
Participated in 2006
I had been in Uganda in 2004 for a brief period, I wanted to do and see more in Uganda, and get to know the people more.
Kristen Usher
Participated in 2014
Kristen currently works for a community action agency, Head Start, as a child development and disabilities manager for various locations throughout th...
Kristen Usher
Participated in 2014
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Erin Burn
Participated in 2012
Erin is from Brighton, England. She has a masters in health psychology and has worked both in health communications and marketing as well as teaching ...
Erin Burn
Participated in 2012
I had just completed a master’s in health psychology and during the course had covered quite a lot on the health challenges currently occurring within Sub-Saharan Africa, and this had first stemmed my interest in health issues within this region. I have always been a curious and adventurous person, and I love to travel and explore new regions, particularly regions that are off the beaten path and not accessible to the average tourist. Getting to really know a region, its people, and its culture has always been a passion of mine, and therefore it seemed like a good time and opportunity to travel a bit more once I had finished my course, whilst gaining some valuable experience in my chosen career field.
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