LOVED THIS PROGRAM!!!! :)

I cannot say enough about the IVHQ Uganda program!! Right from the beginning of my application process with IVHQ, I was given an incredible amount of support preparing for my travels abroad. Upon arrival in Uganda, I was greeted by two of the warmest smiles: James and Joyce. They instantly made me feel comfortable, which was particularly appreciated as I traveled from the US on my own and have never been to an African country. I had no idea what to expect and right from the beginning, I knew it was going to be an absolutely unforgettable experience. I worked in an orphanage not far from the capital city of Kampala.
While I was there, there were about 10 other volunteers at any given time. Many of them did some fundraising before they went abroad so they would have additional funds to spend on projects at the orphanage. While I was there, the volunteers developed additional sports programs and bought new equipment, fixed up the schoolhouse, and helped out with the daily tasks. The accommodations at the orphanage were much better than anything I could have pictured. The rooms were comfortable and although there was no electricity, the program coordinators were more then happy to charge our cameras and cell phones for us. The kids were the most happy, beautiful little angels I have ever met in my life. They were so full of life and love. Two months after my return, I find myself thinking about them often throughout the day. I cannot wait to go back to Uganda and get to hug them all a few more times!! I would recommend this program to anyone. I have a billion positive things to say about it, but not a single negative comes to mind. I can truly say this was the most life changing and incredible experience and I owe it all to IVHQ and the Uganda team. "Often we set out in the world to make a difference in the lives of others, only to discover we have made a difference in our own."