About Us
Friends of Uganda (FOU) was established in 1985 by Mavis and Ken Willand, Cate, and Philip from the United Kingdom after witnessing the impact of war and the growing HIV/AIDS crisis, which left many children orphaned and vulnerable.
The organization was founded to support orphaned and child-headed households affected by loss of parents, stigma, and poverty. It began with 137 children and has since grown in response to increasing need. FOU provides holistic care including food, education, healthcare, and psychosocial support.
The Children’s Centre at Muguluka was established after acquiring land, offering long-term support for orphans from primary school through university. Among the first group of foster children, 12 successfully completed university education.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
Volunteers support child development, participate in cultural exchange and learning, and help strengthen the organization’s skills and capacity.
Requirements
Volunteers should have skills in working with children, teaching, community engagement, counseling, or church ministry.
Volunteer experience
Areas for Volunteer Support and Participation:
• Sustainable Agriculture (trainings, growing of different types of crops)
• Education support.
• School Out-reach and Co-Curricular programs.
• Health support,
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Climate Change and Environmental management
• Evangelism and Sunday school ministry
€60 Euros Per Day
We have a Host family but also a private house for volunteers.
We provide free meals especially our local foods.
- We will be Visiting the Source of the Nile
- Itanda Falls and National Parks
- Volunteers will also participate in Church services
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