The Buganda kingdom dates back 200+ years back with a very rich history. One of the outstanding treasures of Buganda are the tombs of the kings which were inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.Having experienced the tragedy of the burning down the only heritage site of its kind in Uganda, the kingdom is looking for potential partners, well wishers and motivated volunteers to help rebuilding, conserving, protecting and promoting the heritage site in all aspects.
Target groups to learn about the heritage:
Schools, Institutions, Youth, Youth groups, Families, Communities and motivated national and international volunteers.
Nature of work:
Restoration and promotion of cultural values and sites; intercultural exchange; awareness raising; educational support.
Study themes:
Protection, preservation, promotion, sustainable tourism and improved livelihood among communities.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will vary from host families to a group accommodation on selected site.
Uganda Voluntary Development Association will pick up volunteers from the airport as per their schedule. Expenses incurred from the pickup place (only city centre) is covered by UVDA as part of the participation fee provided you arrive during office hours. An extra fee shall be levied on night arrivals. So volunteers are encouraged to communicate/confirm their arrival at least a week before departure.
Location:
The site is located in the central region, Kampala district not far from the centre of Kampala which is the capital city of Uganda.
The Buganda kingdom dates back 200+ years back with a very rich history. One of the outstanding treasures of Buganda are the tombs of the kings which were inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.Having experienced the tragedy of the burning down the only heritage site of its kind in Uganda, the kingdom is looking for potential partners, well wishers and motivated volunteers to help rebuilding, conserving, protecting and promoting the heritage site in all aspects.
Target groups to learn about the heritage:
Schools, Institutions, Youth, Youth groups, Families, Communities and motivated national and international volunteers.
Nature of work:
Restoration and promotion of cultural values and sites; intercultural exchange; awareness raising; educational support.
Study themes:
Protection, preservation, promotion, sustainable tourism and improved livelihood among communities.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will vary from host families to a group accommodation on selected site.
Uganda Voluntary Development Association will pick up volunteers from the airport as per their schedule. Expenses incurred from the pickup place (only city centre) is covered by UVDA as part of the participation fee provided you arrive during office hours. An extra fee shall be levied on night arrivals. So volunteers are encouraged to communicate/confirm their arrival at least a week before departure.
Location:
The site is located in the central region, Kampala district not far from the centre of Kampala which is the capital city of Uganda.
Heritage East Africa Trail Initiative (HEATI) is a project that developed after a successful implementation of the 2012-2013 World Heritage Project in East Africa region. The Heritage East Africa Trail Initiative (HEATI) was conceived in 2012 in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, to mobilize and involve youth and volunteer organizations East Africa in heritage preservation and promotion after successful implementation of the 2012-2013 projects and as a conduit in promoting regional integration (East Africa).LMTV required to organise work camps and other related activities aimed at promoting, preserving and protecting the sites.
The project is a joint collaboration of Civil Society Organisation namely:
The Uganda Voluntary Development Association and other implementers of the World Heritage Volunteers project, together with the East Africa Community, other stakeholders and local authorities of each individual country. The project is to last initially three years and to be replicated in other countries thereafter participants will operate in the five member countries of East Africa..
ACTIVITY: Restoration of sites; and promotion of cultural values aware ness raising and educational support; screening of cultural Films ; Tree planting
LOCATION The project is to go around the Heritage sites of East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) it’s a partnership of the implementing agencies of the World Heritage Volunteers 2014 (at least two sites per country).
PARTICIPATION FEE:
EUROS 200 NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
Special remarks:
Participants will be asked to contribute an addition fee for the Insurance and volunteers permit.
Accommodation:
Since it’s not easy to appreciate and understand cultures before you interact with them and stay together, volunteers will be placed in host families. The first two days will be for orientation depending on the project location the organizer s will communicate the developments.
Note:
UVDA does not guarantee electricity, water, bedding, telephone or wireless network for we work in rural settings, where are available we can make good use of it.
Property:
facilities found in the host families/homes institutions or places are property of the host and consultations should be made by your leader or host family head to make any changes or alteration or giving of donations.
Food:
Foodstuff is purely local, Motivated vols. should be prepared to adjust to the eating habits for at times families use hands and sit on the ground for a comfortable meal. However you are entitled to propose a meal from your setting at your own expense.
Fee:
includes airport transportation, orientation, family housing, work camp preparation and supervision, work camp participation and its per country.
The Buganda kingdom dates back 200+ years back with a very rich history. One of the outstanding treasures of Buganda are the tombs of the kings which were inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.Having experienced the tragedy of the burning down the only heritage site of its kind in Uganda, the kingdom is looking for potential partners, well wishers and motivated volunteers to help rebuilding, conserving, protecting and promoting the heritage site in all aspects.
Target groups to learn about the heritage:
Schools, Institutions, Youth, Youth groups, Families, Communities and motivated national and international volunteers.
Nature of work:
Restoration and promotion of cultural values and sites; intercultural exchange; awareness raising; educational support.
Study themes:
Protection, preservation, promotion, sustainable tourism and improved livelihood among communities.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will vary from host families to a group accommodation on selected site.
Uganda Voluntary Development Association will pick up volunteers from the airport as per their schedule. Expenses incurred from the pickup place (only city centre) is covered by UVDA as part of the participation fee provided you arrive during office hours. An extra fee shall be levied on night arrivals. So volunteers are encouraged to communicate/confirm their arrival at least a week before departure.
Location:
The site is located in the central region, Kampala district not far from the centre of Kampala which is the capital city of Uganda.
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