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Volunteering abroad in Uganda usually involves a strong focus on developing the natural resources within the country. Although it is about the same size as Wyoming, Uganda has 10 national parks offering diverse and beautiful topography. Opportunities to volunteer in Uganda are offered in every environment, from savanna safaris, to tropical forest environments, to village communities. It’s no wonder Uganda is known as “The Pearl of Africa.” If a once in a lifetime experience in an east African country with a growing volunteer population strikes your fancy, then Uganda is the place for you!
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A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Uganda

Best Locations

Iganga is a lively town of about 40,000 that sits just north of Lake Victoria on one of Uganda’s most used highways. The immediate area surrounding the highway feels urbanized and busy and the route has ensured that Iganga has access to modern facilities. But, the true Iganga can be reached just a few minutes off the busy route and has a much more laid back and rural feel. Its centralized marketplace is another source of its energetic feel, but also provides a window into local goods.

Kampala is the capital of Uganda and is home to many NGOs headquarters. It is located just off the northern banks of Lake Victoria and built into several large hills. Kampala is the largest city in Uganda with a population of around 1.2 million.

Rural Areas. Over 80 percent of Uganda’s population lives in rural areas and while poverty levels have improved, this is more true for urban areas, leaving the vast majority of Ugandans still living in poverty specifically in the northern areas. Many rural volunteer projects in Uganda will work in community education, humanitarian issues, agricultural practices, or resource management.

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New culture, new people, New Life. When we exchange our perspectives, ideas and plans to make a world better place for everyone. It's good to go different places it helps me view life in many directions

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