The Real Uganda

affordable & responsible volunteer abroad programs that support Ugandan innovation and motivation

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We’re local – Our offices, staff, and projects are located in Uganda. We are on the ground with encouragement and support to ensure your success.

We're experienced – Our volunteer coordinator is a Canadian, living in Uganda full-time, since 2004. We've hosted over 800 volunteers from all over the world.

We’re relevant – Our partner organizations are Ugandan run and engage in Ugandan led activities. Activities that help and develop real people and communities, on their terms.

We're specialized – We focus on Uganda and know it intimately. Our volunteers work at schools, in public health, on farms, and with women's empowerment groups.

independent reviews

Visit our listing on GoAbroad.com and read reviews and interviews from our former volunteers!

Visit our listing on GreatNonprofits.org and read reviews from our partners and former volunteers!

READ OUR FOUNDER’S BLOG

Leslie, originally from Canada, has lived in Uganda since 2004. Her blog is about life, culture, and volunteering in Uganda.

contact us

THE REAL UGANDA
P.O. Box 637
Mukono, Uganda
[email protected]

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travel insurance

Travel insurance is a must for all our volunteers.

World Nomads assists our volunteers, and many other world travellers, to secure affordable and appropriate travel insurance.

Click here to get your free quote.

funding partner

Since 2006, our partnership with GVNF has seen the construction of classrooms, teacher housing, clinics, and latrines in rural Ugandan communities.

We’ve also given chickens, rabbits, pigs, goats, and even cows to single mums in need.

funding partner

The Real Uganda, in conjunction with Hopeline Organization, is managing an holistic community development program in Buikwe, Uganda.

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