PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located in Kampala- the capital city of Uganda. Kampala is a bustling cosmopolitan city surrounded by seven hills with lush green vegetation. It is often referred to as the greenest city in Africa due to its many beautiful gardens and parks. The people are warm and friendly. It has a population of about 1.5 million people. English  and Swahili are the most spoken languages.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

There are many attractions to see in Kampala such as : The Kasubi Tombs, which were the traditional royal tombs of the Kabakas of Buganda; The Namugongo Martyrs' Shrine, which commemorates twenty Ugandan Christians that were burnt alive in 1886 on the order of the Kabuki of Buganda; The Ugandan Museum featuring a display of Uganda's cultural heritage, and a vivid reminder of their fabled past; The National Theater of Uganda, which opened in 1959 and is truly a national theater for the people of Uganda There is religious landmarks of historical significance including the Bahai Temple ( the only one in Africa) set on a hill with a great view of Kampala, The Rubaga catholic cathedral, The Sikh temple and the Namirembe cathedral.  Shoppers can absorb the pleasures of the Nakasero Fruit and Vegetable Market, the Owino Market in Nakivubo Place or the Ugandan Craft Center in downtown Kampala.

Kampala is awash with cheap internet cafes, international banks with ATMs which accepts VISA/MASTERCARD transactions. There are also plenty of local and international restaurants and pubs. Kabalagala is Kampala's pub/disco capital- a place where locals go, especially on weekends, to enjoy food , beers, music and dancing. There are several pubs and hotels in this area .Just out side Kampala there is the white water rafting either in Murchison falls or Jinja. You can also enjoy a visit to one of Kampalas 10 Natiuonal parks or go Gorilla trekking to see the rare mountain gorillas.

PROGRAM LENGTH: The program length is minimum 1 month and maximum 6 months.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

 -Be 18 years or older

- Have no major health problems

- Have no criminal record

- Self motivation, patience, open minded and respect of local culture, traditions and dress code.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 8-12.30 pm and 2.00pm -5 pm. Weekends are free. Volunteers can pursue their own interests on weekends.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD: Home stay with host families. You will be provided with your own room and 3 meals a day. The meals will be nutritious and local. Vegetarians are catered for. This arrangement ensures that you get fully immersed in to the culture and at the same time have your own privacy.

PICK UP: You will be picked up at the airport by a representative of Come Kuona upon your arrival.

ARRIVAL: Any day of the week apart from Sundays

PROGRAM COST:

The prices are in US Dollars

Cost for 1 month - $900

Cost for 2 months -$ 1700

Cost for 3 months -$ 2550

Cost for 4 months- $ 3400

Cost for 6 months - $ 5100

To see the cost in your local currency click here here.

APPLICATION: To apply for the Uganda program please click here for our application form

CONFIRMATION: Once we have received you application we contact you to confirm your acceptance. After that we will ask you to pay a deposit fee of $ 100 which counts towards your fees. 2 months before your arrival we will ask you to pay the program fees after which we will send you a full travel packet which will include information on Visas , Vaccination , detailed information about the country, city and much more.