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 thetragedy 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.

Schools, Institutions, Youth, Youth groups, Families, Communities and motivated national and international volunteers.

Restoration and promotion of cultural values and sites; intercultural exchange; awareness raising; educational support.

Accommodation will vary from host families to a group accommodation on selected site.

1 month EURO 300
2 or 3 months EURO 450
6 months EURO 750

This fee is ONLY for monitoring, upkeep in families and evaluation of the participants while at the project. It includes airport transportation, orientation, host family housing, preparation and supervision and a participation certificate.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs levies a volunteer fee for foreign volunteers of US$100 (= €75) which volunteers also must pay.

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 for proper preparations.

The site is located in the central region, Kampala district not far from the centre of Kampala which is the capital city of Uganda.

protection, preservation, promotion, sustainable tourism and improved livelihood among communities.

No smoking is allowed at any of the work sites.

Heritage Trails, Uganda is a museum of Uganda's history and culture with 3 sites inscribed by the UNESCO in three different places of the country, organized together with Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourist Board, Uganda Museum and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, as a response to growing interest of young people to undertake concrete actions and to play an active role in the promotion and preservation of Uganda's heritage. They initiated the Heritage Trail working on "making good relationship between nature and human beings" aiming to make people, especially youth, appreciate and know different aspects of heritage whether cultural/natural (beautiful/strong/cultural/strong/strict/generous nature) As a bridge between people and culture/nature. A lot of outdoor activities are organized, like International Workcamps, 2 weeks workcamps, Festivals and cultural gala for youth, individuals, institutions and well wishers.

Coordination with stakeholders, exploring the forest and villages of the three inscribed UNESCO heritage sites. Participants will prepare and support to organize outdoor activities and workcamps.Organise outreach programmes for the surrounding communities/stakeholders to benefit; volunteers may also help communities on small sustainable tourism in the area identified by the site manager and develop/design promotion materials for individual sites.

Local History, sustainable tourism and livelihood among communities.

Housing on site grounds and identified place in the community near the heritage sites, bring sleeping bags. Kitchen space available in a local setting using fire wood and three stones.

One of the sites is peri-urban and two are rural - Mountains of the Moon is in Kabarole district which form part of the Ruwenzori Mountains the DRC, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, located in Kanunga/Kisoro districts also bordering the DRC which is sanctuary to the few remaining gorillas in the world and other rare fauna and flora.

Site visits, cultural talks, picnic, and enjoy the outdoor environment, mountain climbing and gorilla tracking.

Uganda Voluntary Development Association will pick vols. from the airport as per their schedule. Expense 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 for proper preparations.

No smoking is allowed at any of the work sites.

1 month - EURO 300
2 to 3 months - EURO 450
4 to 6 months - EURO 750

This fee is ONLY for monitoring, upkeep in families and evaluation of the participants while at the project. It includes airport transportation, orientation, family housing, project preparation and supervision, project participation certificate.

M/LTVs will be asked to contribute an additional fee of US$100 for the Insurance and volunteers permit.