by Leslie | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | Life In Uganda, Reader Favourites
Today’s post is meant for well-intentioned people who don’t know much about reality, here in Uganda. People who think Ugandans are suffering. People with ideas and technology that worked to develop their own economies, so believe they can be used to transform ours. I...
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...
