About Us
Ssamba Foundation is a hybrid social enterprise based in Uganda, founded in 2006 by Rtn. Isaac Ssamba. We are dedicated to supporting community-led development through ethical and responsible volunteer programs. We partner with local communities, schools, clinics, and organizations to deliver sustainable impact in education, health, agriculture, and water & sanitation.
Our mission is to connect global volunteers with local needs in a way that respects community ownership, promotes dignity, and supports long-term development. We believe volunteering should be transparent, responsible, and locally driven, not a replacement for local expertise.
What We Do:
We offer volunteer programs in four core areas:
Education: Supporting literacy, youth engagement, and classroom learning through supervised placements
Health: Promoting hygiene, nutrition, and community health education with local clinics
Agriculture: Supporting sustainable farming, community gardens, and food security initiatives
Water & Sanitation: Promoting WASH education, hygiene awareness, and community water management
Who We Serve:
Our programs are open to gap-year students, university groups, service-learning programs, professionals and skilled volunteers, families, faith groups, and travelers aged 30–50.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
At Ssamba Foundation, we believe real change happens when communities lead their own development. Our impact is driven by community-led programs, ethical volunteerism, and strong partnerships.
Through education, health, agriculture, and water & sanitation programs, we work with local leaders to create sustainable outcomes that continue long after volunteers leave.
Every volunteer contributes to real outcomes through classroom support, health education outreach, sustainable farming initiatives, and WASH education and water management.
Your participation supports long-term community goals and ethical, sustainable development.
Requirements
Must be atleast 18 and speak some english.
Volunteer experience
A typical day highly depends on the program chosen.
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
Volunteer accommodation is an important part of your experience. Kyampisi Backpackers Home in Mukono, Uganda, is your home away from home. A comfortable living environment helps you work effectively while also immersing yourself in local culture.
When you volunteer with Ssamba Foundation, you will stay at Kyampisi Backpackers Home. Life here is motivating and enjoyable. The accommodation mainly hosts Ssamba Foundation volunteers, but other travelers and tourists are also welcome.
It is a place to relax after the day’s activities, socialize with other volunteers, rest, watch TV, or take a walk around the neighborhood.
Breakfast generally consists of chai (tea), toast, cereal, fruit, and mandazi (deep-fried dough). A typical lunch may include meat and vegetables with rice, sandwiches, and fruit, while dinner usually features traditional foods such as posho, chapati, potatoes, or matoke with meat and vegetables.
For volunteers, the home provides breakfast and dinner only. Lunch is available on request. For other travelers and visitors, accommodation is offered on a bed-and-breakfast basis only.
Weekend Tours and Safaris.
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