Womens Empowerment

This program operates in conjunction with a local community led program. They are involved in a number of projects but primarily focus on skills building for women, and giving them the encouragement, support and confidence to start their own businesses. This program involves participation and support of training initiatives. The women typically do a three month training program to learn how to make shampoo, chalk, liquid and bar soap. The women can use these in their own houses, or can produce them under a brand to sell in markets and to their wider community. These products are all relatively simple to make and have the added benefit of being practical! Volunteers can also get involved in teaching basic and more advanced computer skills, and adult literacy classes. The organisation works to also provide HIV counselling and testing, and child care protection services. Overall the organisation is focused on how women can benefit their community and giving them the skills to do so. 

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 organised 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.