Ssamba Foundation
Host and Volunteer, Community Projects and Homestays
About Us
● Ssamba Foundation provides volunteer programs in four core areas:
● Education: Supporting literacy, youth engagement, and classroom learning through supervised volunteer placements.
● Health: Promoting hygiene, nutrition, and community health education in partnership with local clinics and health teams.
● Agriculture: Supporting sustainable farming, community gardens, and food security initiatives.
● Water & Sanitation: Supporting WASH education, hygiene promotion, and community water management.
● Who We Serve
● We offer programs for:
● Gap-year students
● University groups and service-learning programs
● Professionals and skilled volunteers
● Families and faith groups
● Travelers aged 30–50
Why to Choose Us?
- Classroom support
- Health education outreach
- Sustainable farming initiatives
- WASH education and water management
- Your participation supports long-term community goals and ethical development.
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● A typical day highly depends on the program chosen.
● Volunteer accommodation is an important part of your volunteering experience. Kyampisi Backpackers Home in Mukono Uganda is your home far away from home. Having a good volunteer accommodation ensures you a comfortable environment to work in and a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture.
● When you volunteer with Ssamba Foundation you will be living at Kyampisi Backpackers Home. Life here is motivating and a fun filled experience. The home primarily hosts volunteers working with Ssamba Foundation, but other travelers and tourists are also very welcome to stay.
● For volunteers, it is a place to relax after the intense experiences of the day, a place to chat, to rest, watch TV or go for a walk around the neighborhood.
● Breakfasts generally consist of Chai (tea), toast, cereal, fruit and mandazi (deep fried dough). A typical lunch can include meat and vegetables with rice, sandwiches and fruit while dinner usually sees traditional food such as posho, chapatti, potatoes, matooke accompany the meat and vegetables.
● For volunteers, the home only provides breakfast and dinner. Lunch is only arranged on request. For other travelers or visitors, the home only makes arrangements for bed and breakfast.
● fees cover real costs + sustain community programs — not “pay to volunteer”
● Program Fees
– 2 weeks — USD 700
– 4 weeks — USD 950
– 8 weeks — USD 1,650
● Optional Add-Ons
– Safari / nature weekend — USD 650
– Language & culture classes — USD 200
– Academic credit documentation — USD 150
● Must be atleast 18, speak some English.
● Your Program Fee Covers
✔ Accommodation (shared volunteer housing / homestay)
✔ Meals (2–3 per day)
✔ Airport pickup & local transport to placement
✔ Orientation & cultural training
✔ Placement coordination & supervision
✔ Community contribution (supports local staff & materials)
✔ 24/7 local support
✔ Certificate of participation
● Not Included
✘ International flights
✘ Visa fees
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Personal expenses
● Weekend Tours and Safaris.
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