Amatsiko , Bringing Hope

Amatsiko Organisation

Why choose Amatsiko Organisation?

Volunteer with Amatsiko Organisation & Explore Uganda!

Looking to make a difference while gaining valuable experience? Volunteering with Amatsiko Organisation allows you to develop new skills, explore career paths, & contribute to meaningful community projects—all while experiencing the beauty of southwestern Uganda.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Community development projects; Gardening & permaculture

Teaching & creative workshops

Assisting in primary schools

Swimming lessons & sports coaching

Outreach programs & health center support

To enhance your experience, we also offer travel opportunities through Amatsiko Tours, our social enterprise promoting responsible tourism. While volunteering, we can organize unforgettable trips to explore Uganda’s stunning landscapes, wildlife, & culture. A portion of all proceeds supports Amatsiko Organisation’s education and community projects
No matter your skills, your contribution matters! Join us to volunteer, explore,& make lasting impact.

Website
amatsiko.org
Founded
2010

Reviews

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Karinn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteer at Amatsiko

I had an amazing experience volunteering at Amatsiko. The school brings vulnerable children, often living on the street and/or orphans, into its embrace providing a nourishing, secure and joyful environment. Amatsiko finds guardian homes in the community where children are cared for, or some live at the school. Amatsiko provides three nutritious meals a day, enabling the children to grow and learn. Academically, Amatsiko outperforms some of the best schools in Kabale. Alex and Alphonse, who run Amatsiko, are fun and inspiring leaders who welcome you and your talents with open arms.

What was your funniest moment?
I helped to start a library at Amatsiko and read a novel to one of the classes. The novel, Holes, is about a boy who gets sent to a juvenile detention camp in Texas. The book is very funny and enjoying the silly jokes with the kids was a highlight of my three weeks in Uganda. The students were so engaged with story, it made the experience very gratifying.
Pros
  • Joyful environment at the school
  • Can do attitude that anything is possible
  • Eagerness of the students to learn
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Seth
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteering With My Family

I travelled to Uganda with my wife, daughter and son in 2014. We spent a week sightseeing and a week volunteering and had an amazing time! Alex, Alphonse and everyone at Amatsiko were great hosts and they welcomed us warmly into their community. We spent time with various projects they were running and thoroughly enjoyed everything we were part of. I would wholeheartedly recommend volunteering at Amatsiko - you will have an incredible experience and help with hugely valuable work with the children, families and wider community Amatsiko supports.

Pros
  • Experience of helping with important projects
  • Sense of achievement
  • Supporting the community
Cons
  • None
  • None
  • None
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Tommy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteer

I was at amastiko last year with my family we had a great time with alex and alphons learning about the area and seeing the locals. The most impactfull time was volenteering at the school there we joined there classes and helped the children and also during there breaks went to the yard and played with them. In my eyes its a must experience for every family combines meanigfull work and having fun. We also combined tours around uganda after the volunteer work which was also very special no wonder its called the pearl of africa

Pros
  • Meanigfull
  • Organized
  • Funnnnnnn
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Gad
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amatsiko Review

My family (my partner myself, and my daughters aged 12 and 8) and I volunteered with Amatsiko organisation in December 2017, we had the most wonderful experience. Alex and Alfonse run a very well organised charity, and we were able to take part in the school work as well as working with the communities around Kabale. This was a transformative experience for us all, we learned so much and were able to see the direct impact of funds that my daughter has fundraised in the months prior to our visit. We are still in frequent contact with Alex and Alfonse today. If you are looking for an organisation to volunteer with as a family or as an individual, I would highly recommend getting in touch with Amatsiko

Pros
  • Hands on
  • Direct action
  • Profouimpact on the people of the community
Cons
  • None
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Gemma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A wonderful experience with wonderful people

I have visited Amatsiko twice now and it has been wonderful to see what Alex and Alphonse have achieved over the years.
They make a big impact on the lives of these children and their community.
Some of my fondest memories are of when we refurbished a classroom together and had so much fun in the process.
I also did some teaching at Amatsiko, the children are amazing and you could not wish for a friendlier bunch of people to work with.
Kabale is a beautiful little place and you have Lake Buyoni very nearby.
This place will stay in your heart forever!

Pros
  • Wonderful people
Cons
  • Don’t rely on Wi-Fi!

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