• Reduced Inequalities
  • Gender Equality
  • No Poverty

Womens Empowerment

location
2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Learn from incredible women
  • Empower women to start their own businesses
  • See innovative creation in action

Highlights

  • Learn from incredible women
  • Empower women to start their own businesses
  • See innovative creation in action
  • Help the wider community to thrive
  • Meet a community of strong vibrant women

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Volunteers get involved with counseling young women, adult literacy, vocational skills training and more.

    ** All Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19**

    MDU Women's Empowerment program is partnered with Women With Hope. WWH's aim to improve girls and women employability prospects by preparing them for quality jobs and helping others succeed as entrepreneurs. Education and decent ...

    About the program

    ** All Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19**

    MDU Women's Empowerment program is partnered with Women With Hope. WWH's aim to improve girls and women employability prospects by preparing them for quality jobs and helping others succeed as entrepreneurs. Education and decent employment opportunities are the key to helping people get the chance to work themselves out of poverty. The women (young and mature) are taught sustainable income generating skills. WWH provides hands on vocational skills in hairdressing, tailoring, garment cutting, fashion design, knitting, cobbling and shoe production, leather works, hand crafts making and computer training. These skills empower young people to believe in their dreams and to enable acquisition of income so that they can support their household and families. Each training course is complemented with a certificate upon completion.

    Once a week, the volunteers, along with our MDU social worker, meet up with a group of ladies at WWH. 

    Here ,volunteers are required to lead or assist in the delivery of skills ,vocational training ,leadership development, mentorship and act as role models through telling their stories of success ,resilience and perseverance which can motivate women.

    Volunteers should expect training and orientation to prepare them for their roles, regular communication from the program team and a supportive atmosphere.

    Their presence encourages women to participate in programs.

    Typical day


    Women’s Empowerment 

    On Wednesday, volunteers along with our MDU social worker  will participate in a local Woman’s Empowerment Program which runs from 8:30am to 2pm.

     MDU partners with Women With Hope. At WWH, women are taught sustainable income generating skills for example: tailoring, ...

    Typical day


    Women’s Empowerment 

    On Wednesday, volunteers along with our MDU social worker  will participate in a local Woman’s Empowerment Program which runs from 8:30am to 2pm.

     MDU partners with Women With Hope. At WWH, women are taught sustainable income generating skills for example: tailoring, hairdressing, cooking, adult literacy, personal development and leadership skills.  


    Free time & Excursions (Saturday & Sunday)

    Free-time activities

    In your free time, there are many options for activities! A lot of our volunteers like to take extended weekends to do safari, gorilla trekking or adventure water sports. All of these are at the volunteers own cost, but are organized through our local partners to ensure the best price and ...

    Free-time activities

    In your free time, there are many options for activities! A lot of our volunteers like to take extended weekends to do safari, gorilla trekking or adventure water sports. All of these are at the volunteers own cost, but are organized through our local partners to ensure the best price and experience. Our close proximity to Kampala means there is plenty of opportunity to explore the craft markets, eat local food and go to local events including soccer games. We encourage volunteers to travel on their weekends and will help arrange trips or activities. 

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    2 References will be required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Experience working with women is great but there is no skills required. Just an open mind.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Making a Difference in Uganda

    Fees includes accommodation in our beautiful volunteer House, full day orientation, Airport pick up, 24/7 in country support, specific site orientation, program fees and 3 local meals at the MDU House. 

    Volunteers have access to a full kitchen to stock food and drink of their choice, at their own expense.. Volunteers can also eat of at any one of the many restaurants available at their own expense.

    In country transport provided with gas assistance from volunteers for MDU van or taxi at volunteer’s expense.

    Airport Pickup at Entebbe International Airport

    Our house staff will pick you up from the airport.

    Accommodation

    You will be accommodated in a lovely house with 24 hour security. The house has beautiful dorm rooms and are shared with volunteers  of the same sex.  Each dorm room has its own full western style bathroom with hot water. The house also has a large common area with a TV,  quiet reading areas, a full kitchen, wifi and beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Victoria.

    Food & Beverages

    The MDU house mother will cook 3 local meals a day. There are also plenty of restaurants locally that you can eat out at. Local food on the street is a couple of dollars for a meal, buying food to cook at the supermarket can vary depending on what you cook. There is a full kitchen available to volunteers. Most meals at a restaurant are about $10 USD.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe. We assist you to find cheap flights to Uganda. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Uganda provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Uganda you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Uganda. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

     This program can be done anytime of the year. We will conduct a full day orientation when you arrive, usually on a Monday.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 419€
    4 weeks 838€
    8 weeks 1,676€
    16 weeks 3,353€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 10,478€
    Average fees 210€/week

    Program fees

    210€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Making a Difference in Uganda during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Making a Difference in Uganda

    Excellent 4.8 rating (45 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Immaculate

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    With Making a Difference in Uganda (MDU), volunteers will help transform lives with programs designed to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable Ugandans.

    Meet your organization

    ** All Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19**

    Medical Outreach (Tuesdays & Thursday): During our medical outreach programs, we test patients for HIV, hCG and Malaria. We also treat many illnesses and infections, such as: URIs, UTIs, and STIs, GI infections, skin infections and wounds. We provide families with mosquito nets to help prevent future malaria infections and hand out mama kits to expectant mothers. In most health facilities, the supplies needed during delivery are not provided and pregnant women could be turned away if they do not bring them, risking the lives of the mother and baby. Each mama kit we hand out contains everything needed for a safe delivery.  We also hand out reusable sanitary pads to girls and young women, increasing their chances to complete school, work and live successful lives. Every child at our outreaches receives deworming tablets and vitamin A. Both are necessary for healthy growth and development. All treatment, including the medication and supplies, are provided free of charge. Our medical team includes: MDU doctors, nurses, lab manager, support staff, people from the local villages and our volunteers from all over the world. Every outreach is a unique and rewarding experience. 

    Women’s Empowerment (Wednesday morning):  Volunteers will participate in a local Woman’s Empowerment Program. MDU partners with Change African Child International (CACI). At CACI, women are taught sustainable income generating skills. For example: tailoring, hairdressing, cooking, adult literacy and gardening. Once a week, the female volunteers, along with our MDU social worker, council a group of young women on many topics such as: hygiene, women's health, relationships and much more.  

    Kisenyi Program (Monday, all day & Wednesday afternoon): MDU works with the street connected kids in Kisenyi, the largest slum in Kampala. According to government estimates, as many as 15,000 children, ages 7-17, mostly boys, live on the streets in Kampala. Twice a week, the MDU staff and volunteers gather a group of street-connected boys and bring them to the program site. There, the boys get counseling, play fun games and receive a nutritious meal. Due to the poor conditions on the streets, the boys often come to the program with wounds, illnesses and infections. The MDU staff and volunteers treat the children during program and arrange for follow-up care at the nearby clinic if necessary. The goal of our program is resettlement. When possible, MDU re-connects the kids with their families or finds other options to keep them safe. MDU also has a sponsorship program making it possible for kids to go to school and get an education. 

    School visits, Clinic visits, Home visits, Excursions (Friday) 

    Free time & Excursions (Saturday & Sunday)

    45 reviews · rating4.8

    Tiffany Lacy rating5

    2023 at Womens Empowerment

    Volunteering with MDU was one of the best decisions of my life. This organization is truly doing amazing things for the people of Uganda. It can be heart wrenching at times, but it's good to know that the local people are trying to make a difference in the lives of their people as much as they can. ..
    JONATHAN TORSET rating4.8

    2023 at Womens Empowerment

    L'association MDU est une association très utile qui vient notamment en aide aux enfants vivants dans la rue et aux populations démunies L'équipe y est très accueillante et intègre parfaitement les volontaires Les locaux dans lesquels nous sommes hébergés sont très bien par rapport aux ...
    Aisling Chambers rating4.4

    2023 at Womens Empowerment

    Let’s be clear - this is not a specific women’s empowerment volunteering programme. It is a cross-discipline programme where each volunteer participates in the assigned project for that day. This includes medical outreach, street boys, women’s empowerment and teaching. Each project is ...
    Delfine Furrer rating5

    2021 at Womens Empowerment

    I was able to spend an extraordinary time in uganda! It was valuable on different levels, challenging, emotional, but also joyful and very enriching! In the outreaches I could see the bright eyes of the young women who received a Girls Kit! The use of the Mamma Kits makes so much sense and lowers ...
    Amy Lynch rating4.8

    2019 at Womens Empowerment

    Provided growth in a way no other experience could There are so many things i could put in this description but to keep things brief, volunteering for an organization such as this is so incredibly humbling, its beautiful and life changing. It makes your own challenges feel trivial, but in a ...
    I had the incredible opportunity to work with the fantastic people at MDU - not only was everyone so kind and welcoming but the work you do is so impactful and rewarding. You really are given the opportunity to change people’s lives for the better. I will without a doubt be coming back next year. ..

    Location

    Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kampala

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