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Helping Kisenyi Kids

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4 - 50 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Inspire vulnerable boys to change their lives for the better
  • Meet the incredibly wonderful kids we work with in Kisenyi, the largest su
  • Give these kids hope for better futures

Højdepunkter

  • Inspire vulnerable boys to change their lives for the better
  • Meet the incredibly wonderful kids we work with in Kisenyi, the largest su
  • Give these kids hope for better futures
  • Help the boys transition out of the slums
  • Provide much needed medical care
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    Alder 18+
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    50+

    Om programmet

    MDU works with the street-connected boys in Kisenyi, the largest slum in Kampala. At the program, the boys get counseling, play fun games and receive a nutritious meal.

    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 ...

    Om programmet

    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. We typically have about 30-50 boys we work with. Many of them have run away from home due to mistreatment, poverty or death of their parents. On the street, they have to fight to survive against sleep deprivation, malnutrition, disease and abuse. During the program, the boys get counseling, play fun games, dance 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. 

    Typisk dag

    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 ...

    Typisk dag

    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)

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    In your free time there is 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. ..

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    In your free time there is 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. 

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (intermediate level)

    Uddannelseskrav

    Any på High school niveau

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    2 Reference letters

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    Experience working with street-connected boys is great, but anyone is welcome to participate.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag fra 09:30 - 14:30

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    Fees includes accommodation in our beautiful house, full day orientation, 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.


    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Entebbe International Airport

    Our house staff will pick you up from the airport.

    Indkvartering

    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.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    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. 

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    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Entebbe International Airport (EBB) i Entebbe. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Uganda. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Uganda giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Uganda, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Uganda. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

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

    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    $245 pr. uge 4 - 50 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserver din plads med et par klik og et lille, sikkert depositum. Du kan betale med kreditkort, PayPal eller andre praktiske metoder.

    Final Payment

    Du aftaler den endelige betalingsmetode med din lokale organisation under ansøgningsprocessen. Den endelige betaling forfalder først tættere på rejsens start.

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