by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Advice, Blog, Reader Favourites, Volunteering
Volunteering in Uganda is an incredibly rewarding journey for those wishing to create a positive impact through travel. Think of it as an adventure – filled with learning, growth, and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself. For students...
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by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Advice, Reader Favourites
I’ve read some exceptional African literature and non-fiction publications over the years. They’ve helped me to learn history, culture, and check my privilege. They’ve validated my thoughts on the realities of humanitarian aid. They’ve allowed me to delve deeper into...
by Leslie | Last updated Nov 2, 2023 | Advice, Reader Favourites, Volunteering
You know what’s the biggest fear people have about volunteering and travel in East Africa? Health and safety. Which is hilarious as this place is safer than most American and European cities. Petty crime and theft are low. War and pestilence is the subject of novels....
by Leslie | Last updated Apr 26, 2023 | Advice, Volunteering
The prospect of volunteering in Africa is a little overwhelming for many people. Or, maybe I should say for many people’s parents! An important part of what we do is talk to parents about their adult child’s wish to travel to Uganda and spend a few weeks...
by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Advice, Volunteering
The Real Uganda aims to bring the best prepared, most culturally sensitive volunteers to its partner programs. We want to empower local leaders and enable local people to improve their lives, on their terms. We want to show the outside world that Ugandans are in...
by Leslie | Last updated Nov 2, 2023 | Advice, Reader Favourites, Volunteering
Volunteering in Uganda provides a safe and eye-opening cultural exchange experience for people of all ages and nationalities. There’s a lot going on out here. But there’s not much photographic evidence of it floating around the internet. Instead, we have the typical...
by Leslie | Last updated Feb 27, 2023 | Advice, Reader Favourites
International volunteers and volunteer abroad programs – while extremely popular – often come under fire. Online articles pop up, written by frustrated former volunteers, complaining about the futility of westerners heading off into the unknown, to ‘change the world’....
by Leslie | Last updated May 4, 2025 | Advice, Reader Favourites, Volunteering
So, you’ve made the leap: you’re volunteering in Africa. You’ve done the research, chosen a grassroots organization that centers local leadership, secured your spot, and even booked your flights. You’re trawling blogs, Instagram feeds, and packing lists, eager to get...
by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Advice, Volunteering
A search of our archives brings up former feedback and advice from Megan, a volunteer from the US who was with us prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. She told us a little about what she did while volunteering and added some extra thoughts at the end. She basically killed...
