Making a Difference in Uganda

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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.

** 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 ...

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** 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)


Persona di contatto

Immaculate Nalunga

Lingue parlate: Inglese
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Henri Becker rating5,0

2023 at Medical Outreach

I greatly appreciate the time I could spend with MDU and the valuable lessons I learned during my time there. The staff was always there to help and support my journeys. Even when I got sick I felt really safe. I really believe MDU has a big impact in the medical and social Care in Uganda. I can ...
Elke Preininger rating5,0

2023 at Kisenyi street-connected boys

The two months as part of Making a Difference in Uganda (MDU) were among the best experiences of my life. The work was enriching, the people inspired me, the country impressed me. At MDU, you're not just a volunteer, you're a family member. I really enjoyed the work in the different programs - ...
anais germain rating5,0

2023 at Medical Outreach

This experience was amazing. First time for me as volunteer but not the last. I wanted a medical program because I’m pharmacist and I wanted to stay in medical field. It was really interesting. We really make the difference. You are helping and not only watching, doing tests and giving medicines. ..
David rating5,0

2023 at Medical Outreach

As a volunteer at MDU you will experience an unforgettable stay in Uganda. I was part of the MDU family for a month and had a wonderful time. With both medical outreach and the boys program, you can really make an impact as a volunteer and help people. I can recommend it unconditionally. The ...
Yusuf Zaidi rating5,0

2023 at Kisenyi street-connected boys

Volunteering with Making a Difference in Uganda was a life changing experience that I am so grateful to have been apart of. Uganda is a beautiful country with beautiful people and truly deserves it’s title: “The Pearl of ...
Tiffany Lacy rating5,0

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. ..

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • No Poverty
  • Good Health And Well-Being
  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Reduced Inequalities