When a volunteer commits to work with The Real Uganda, they receive a multi-page orientation document from us. Among other things, that document contains an exhaustive list of “What to Bring”. On that list is earplugs. I’m often asked, why earplugs? My friends, there...
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’....
I’ve got two wonderful and very true stories about Ugandan childhood that I want share. They are overwhelmingly and unapologetically positive – and I’ve got it on good authority that they express the dominant sentiment around here. As I’m also raising my son in...
Okay, so you’ve decided you want to volunteer in Africa. You’ve done your research and found an amazing grassroots organization that supports locally-led initiatives. You’ve been accepted to the program and have purchased your air tickets. You’re scouring the internet...
In August we reported on a new partnership between The Real Uganda, Hopeline Organization, and Kain Foundation and our plans for an holistic community development program in Kkoba Village, Buikwe, Uganda. The Kkoba Community Development Project aims to help change the...
