Volunteer Programs in Kabale, Uganda

International Medical Aid (IMA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides travel abroad internships for nutrition and dietetics students. Undergrad and graduate-level students, as well as licensed practitioners, are invited to go to countries in East Africa, South America, and the Caribbean to provide medical care to underserved populations. Interns shadow medical professionals who treat patients requiring medical attention. Underserved communities in remote locations generally lack funds and the basic tools to maintain healthy citizens. IMA strives to change that. In addition to shadowing and volunteering, interns are encouraged to take in the beauty and culture of the country. IMA works directly with local communities to provide these trips to students. IMA bases its programs on integrity, respect, commitment, and imagination and works tirelessly to provide a safe and mutually beneficial experience for students and licensed providers alike.

Become a part of the community in Kabale, a town located in southwestern Uganda, and learn about their groundbreaking, integrated approach to addressing and improving maternal and child health. Due to insufficient government infrastructure and funding, nonprofit organizations have taken the lead in providing access to healthcare services, especially in remote regions. With CFHI’s local partner you will rotate through the main general clinic, as well as the newly built Maternal and Child Hospital where you will learn from physicians, nurses, medical officers, lab and ultrasound technicians. At the HIV/AIDS clinic, sit in on counseling sessions, shadow health workers who conduct testing and learn how to reduce rates of mother to child transmission. Accompany outreach local team in a rural village and explore how nutrition and HIV are closely linked. Other opportunities include rotating at a nutrition center that treats and prevents maternal and child malnutrition, visiting traditional birth attendants and healers, and joining a local radio program that provides public health education to the community.

Journey into the heart of the East African wilderness by exploring three of Uganda’s famed national parks and making an invaluable contribution to protecting these animals. Discover Corps offers this unique experience where you trek with a veterinarian to assist in the collection and lab analysis of gorilla data from stool samples and learn more about the vital preservation work being done by the Gorilla Conservation Camp. Over ten days, we will immerse ourselves in the natural world with overnight stays in stunning safari lodges with excursions into a series of Ugandan wildlife reserves. Animal encounters will include tracking and observing chimpanzee families in their natural habitat, spotting elephants, leopards, and buffalo on game drives, and coming face-to-face with rare tree-climbing lions - a rare breed of lion only found in two places in the world - as you track them with a local conservationist. In addition to safari experiences, we will enjoy authentic cultural experiences, from visiting the children at a rural community school to learning basket-weaving from women involved in a local charity project.

Volunteering with Amatsiko Organization offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience and skills. Nestled in the breathtaking countryside of Southwestern Uganda, Amatsiko invites you to contribute to community projects that promote sustainable development. From teaching English and assisting in local schools to engaging in creative workshops and soccer academies, volunteers play a crucial role in fostering positive change. Join us at Amatsiko Organization and embark on a journey of impact, learning, and unforgettable memories in Uganda's heartland. Whether you're passionate about community development or eager to explore a new culture, volunteering here promises to be a transformative experience.