- Uganda
- Kampala
About Program
Uganda is one of the largest refugee-hosting nations in the world. You’ll be working in the Rwamanja Camp, managed by UNHCR in the south-west of the country.
Rwamanja hosts around 78,000 refugees, mostly from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and around 68% of the population is under 18. Education opportunities are extremely limited, with just 3% of young refugees able to access the only secondary school in the camp.
World At Play volunteers will run sport and developmental play sessions with children and young adults in the settlement. The activities will bring joy to lives, build essential skills and improve social inclusion within the host and refugee communities.
Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.
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Program Highlights
- Make an impact in refugee camps
- Work in an international team
- Promote inclusivity among children
- Accommodation, meals, in-country travel included
- No skills or qualifications required
Program Impact
Deliver high-quality sessions designed to teach children in refugee camps teamwork, confidence, social integration, equality, and inclusion.
