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Medical Outreach

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2 - 50 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

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Destaques

  • Help vulnerable individuals with life saving medical care
  • Help conquer the HIV crisis with the provision of testing and counselling
  • Treat wounds that left uncared for can be life threatening
  • Meet amazing community groups and teach them about hygiene and disease
  • Learn more about how medicine is used in Uganda

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Famílias
Grupos
50+

Sobre o programa

This program involves visiting areas without access to healthcare to treat URIs, UTIs, STIs, GI & skin infections, wounds, plus HIV and malaria testing and treatment.

The Importance

This program involves providing free medical care in areas with very limited or no access to healthcare. Many people in Uganda cannot afford to go to hospitals and pharmacies, so we come to them instead. They often do not have a lot of education on hygiene or access to clean water, ...

Sobre o programa

The Importance

This program involves providing free medical care in areas with very limited or no access to healthcare. Many people in Uganda cannot afford to go to hospitals and pharmacies, so we come to them instead. They often do not have a lot of education on hygiene or access to clean water, so even a simple cut can become life-threatening.

What we do

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. 

The team

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. 

Requirements

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



Dia típico

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 ...

Dia típico

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


Actividades em tempo livre

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
  • 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 ...

Actividades em tempo livre

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
  • 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. 


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível intermédio)

Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

necessário

Documentos Necessários

2 References will be required

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

We encourage volunteers who have medical experience or training. However we welcome anyone who is willing to help out!

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira de 08:00 - 16:00

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Making a Difference in Uganda

Fees include: 

  • accommodation in our beautiful volunteer house
  • full day orientation
  • airport pick up
  • 24/7 in country support
  • specific site orientation
  • 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.

Recepção no aeroporto em Entebbe International Airport

Our house staff will pick you up from the airport.

Alojamento

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.

Alimentos e Bebidas

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.

Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Entebbe International Airport (EBB) em Entebbe. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Uganda. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Uganda proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Uganda deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Uganda. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

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

Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 605€
4 semanas 1.210€
8 semanas 2.419€
16 semanas 4.838€
50 semanas (estadia máx.) 15.120€
Preços médios 302€/semana

Preços do programa

302€ por semana 2 - 50 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

Métodos de Pagamento

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Duração

2 - 50 semanas

Depósito

O depósito é simplesmente para reservar a sua colocação como voluntário. Os pagamentos são tratados pelo PayPal, o nosso fornecedor de pagamento global de confiança. Se não tiver uma conta PayPal, também pode pagar usando um cartão de crédito.


Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Making a Difference in Uganda durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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Making a Difference in Uganda

Excelente 4.8 rating (45 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 2017

Verificado por Volunteer World

  taxa de resposta excelente

Hospedado por

Immaculate

Línguas faladas: Inglês

Sobre o projecto

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.

Conheça seu anfitrião

** 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 revisões · rating4.8

May Schotanus rating5

2024 at Medical Outreach

I had an amazing experience in Uganda because of MDU. They take care of everything: food, housing, transport. They are genuinly interested in you and make sure youre having a good and safe time. The voluntering is very diverse, they have multiple different programs that are all very important and ...
Millie-Mae Adams rating3.8

2024 at Medical Outreach

I had the most life changing trip to Uganda. My favourite part was by far the medical outreaches on Tuesday and Thursday where we offered HIV and malaria testing in the community. We had the kindest team of people who were always willing to ...
Mariangela Panebianco rating1.8

2024 at Medical Outreach

The accomodation very dirty, without any comfort, poor food and every day only pocho and beans. I must to pay for transportation from accommodation to work. The medical program is only for 2 days a week!!! I didn't receive any support from the organization when I wanted to help an orphan little ...
Lottie C rating5

2024 at Medical Outreach

I had a great time in Uganda with MDU! The team are so welcoming and friendly, and you really feel well looked after and safe while you’re there. They really care about your experience, and ensure that you have a lot of options and experiences available to you while you’re there - like tours, ...
Merle R. rating5

2024 at Medical Outreach

I spent a total of 8 weeks with Making a Difference in Uganda. I had an unforgettable, exciting and very enriching time. The staff at the organization were very friendly, reliable, sociable and committed. I always felt safe and in good hands on site. We had medical outreaches twice a week in ...
Michelle Inglis rating5

2024 at Medical Outreach

Last year I spent the most heart warming 5 weeks volunteering in Uganda with MDU. So much so that I have returned for 3 months in 2024. I would recommend this NGO to anyone looking for a real hands on experience volunteering with local people. You volunteer with locals that are professional and ...

Localização

África > Eastern Africa > Uganda > Kampala

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