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Change Children's Lives Through Water, Hygiene & Sanitation

by: My shepherd House Ministries

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Join My Shepherd Ministry Uganda and help transform children's lives by improving access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation in rural communities. Many children at our partner primary school face daily challenges due to limited access to safe water and proper sanitation facilities, affecting their health, education, and dignity. As a volunteer, you will support projects such as constructing a school water tank, improving handwashing facilities, promoting hygiene education, and helping build or renovate school latrines. You may also participate in community outreach, teaching children about proper hygiene practices, menstrual health awareness, and environmental cleanliness. No previous experience is required—just a willing heart, teamwork, and a passion for making a lasting impact. You'll work alongside local staff, experience authentic Ugandan culture, and build meaningful relationships while helping create healthier learning environments for vulnerable children. Your time and skills can bring lasting change, ensuring children grow up healthier, stay in school, and enjoy a brighter future.

Program Highlights

Help improve children's health through clean water and sanitation projects

Support the construction of a school water tank and hygienic latrines

Teach children and families about hygiene and handwashing practices.

Promote menstrual hygiene awareness and support girls' education

Experience authentic Ugandan culture while living with a local host.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Kampala, Uganda
Starts At: $150 for 0ne week
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Multiple Year
  • Summer
  • Winter
Age Requirement: 14+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Agriculture
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Arts
  • Biological Research
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Business
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Computer Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Conservation
  • Cooking
  • Counseling
  • Culture
  • Dental
  • Disaster Relief
  • Drama
  • Driving
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Environment
  • Equestrian
  • Festivals
  • Gender Issues
  • Geology
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Historic Preservation
  • Hospital
  • Human Rights
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Legal Aide
  • Marine Conservation
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Medicine
  • Microfinance
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organic Farming
  • Orphans
  • Parks
  • Pastoral Work
  • Photography
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Reforestation
  • Refugee Relief
  • Renewable Energy
  • Senior Citizens
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Work
  • Special Needs
  • Sports
  • Street Children
  • Teaching
  • Tourism
  • Trail Building
  • Translation
  • Tree Planting
  • Tutor
  • Veterinary Science
  • Volunteer Management
  • Water Projects
  • Wildlife
  • Women
  • Writing
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
  • Youth Ministry
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kampala, Uganda

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • AIDS
  • Animal Welfare
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Arts
  • Biological Research
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Business
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Computer Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Conservation
  • Cooking
  • Counseling
  • Culture
  • Dental
  • Disaster Relief
  • Drama
  • Driving
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Environment
  • Equestrian
  • Festivals
  • Gender Issues
  • Geology
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Historic Preservation
  • Hospital
  • Human Rights
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Legal Aide
  • Marine Conservation
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Medicine
  • Microfinance
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organic Farming
  • Orphans
  • Parks
  • Pastoral Work
  • Photography
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Reforestation
  • Refugee Relief
  • Renewable Energy
  • Senior Citizens
  • Small Business Development
  • Social Work
  • Special Needs
  • Sports
  • Street Children
  • Teaching
  • Tourism
  • Trail Building
  • Translation
  • Tree Planting
  • Tutor
  • Veterinary Science
  • Volunteer Management
  • Water Projects
  • Wildlife
  • Women
  • Writing
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
  • Youth Ministry

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Multiple Year
  • Summer
  • Winter

Age Requirement

14+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

  • 0ne week: $150

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Program Cost Excludes

  • Some Program Activity Costs

Payment Terms

  • Payment Plan

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Independent living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

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