Uganda
TRIP DATES: February 23 - March 7, 2025
On this trip, we will be working with our Ugdandan partners, Kyampisi Childcare Ministries and Mukuno Hospital to provide medical, dental, and health education services. We will also have opportunities to help at construction sites, train medical professionals, and serve in orphanages and schools.
Both medical/dental and general volunteers are needed.
TRIP DATES:
FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 4, 2024
TRIP DATES: FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 4, 2024
TRIP DETAILS
The iHelp Foundation team will hold an in-service meeting (either in person or via Zoom, depending on volunteers’ locations) prior to departure. The meeting will discuss cultural considerations to be aware of, the itinerary, volunteer roles and expectations, and more. You will receive more information about the in-service meeting once you have registered and paid your deposit.
The itinerary for our upcoming trip to Uganda is still in the process of being finalized. However, you can view the itinerary from our April 2024 trip below to get an idea of what the trip will look like.
March 31st (Sunday)
Travel day
April 1st (Monday)
Travel day, arrive in Uganda ~10:30 p.m.
April 2nd (Tuesday)
Travel to Kyampisi Childcare Ministries (KCM)
Afternoon clinic with KCM
April 3rd (Wednesday)
Clinic at KCM
April 4th (Thursday)
Clinic at KCM
April 5th (Friday)
Safari Day l
April 6th (Saturday)
Safari Day ll
April 7th (Sunday)
Rest/free time, community service, church services (if desired)
April 8th (Monday)
Clinic at Mukuno Hospital/outreach to villages
April 9th (Tuesday)
Clinic at Mukuno Hospital/outreach to villages
April 10th (Wednesday)
Clinic at Mukuno Hospital/outreach to villages
April 11th (Thursday)
Clinic at Mukuno Hospital/outreach to villages
April 12th (Friday)
Raft the Nile, exploring Jinja
April 13th (Saturday)
Morning clinic at Mukuno Hospital
Travel (fly out of Entebbe at 11:59 p.m.)
April 14th (Sunday)
Travel day
You will need to complete the trip registration form, which requires a scanned copy of your passport and a signed waiver/release of liability form. After you are registered, we will share instructions for completing a Ugandan Visa.
The iHelp Foundation does not access your final cost until after you return from the trip. However, a typical 14-day iHelp Foundation trip to Uganda costs volunteers roughly $2,800. The cost breakdown includes:
iHelp Foundation Operator Fee: $50
iHelp Foundation Contribution Fee: $400 (covers scrub tub, medications, patient supplies, construction supplies, transportation to/from airport and clinics, clinic lunches)
Airfare: $1400-1900 (typically close to $1,700)
Lodging: $600
When you register for the trip, you agree to send a $1,000 deposit to the iHelp Foundation within two weeks and cover any flight cancellation fees should you request to withdraw from the trip.
*Note the $2,800 cost estimate/breakdown excludes breakfast (about $5/day) and dinners (about $10/day), travel insurance or flight insurance, and background check expenses.
The iHelp Foundation will purchase your flight to Uganda (Entebbe International Airport) unless you indicate that you would like to purchase your own flight in the registration form). This helps us ensure each individual or group arrives near the same time to allow travel together as a team. We actively watch flight prices and patterns well in advance to book the most cost-friendly flights.
The iHelp Foundation will also book your hotel room to allow the team to stay together and make travel to and from clinics efficient and safe.
Please review the vaccinations recommended for travel to Uganda by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your local health department or primary care physician at least a month before departure to ensure you are up to date on your vaccinations.
The iHelp Foundation is committed to your safety. We take safety precautions seriously and work with our Ugandan partners to prioritize safety.
We encourage you to review the U.S. Department of State website for the latest information on travel concerns to Uganda.