Uganda is a small land-locked country in East Africa boasting of verdant ecosystems, spectacular landscapes that include mountains and vibrant agricultural economy. This country is bordered by Democratic Republic of Congo to the west and South Sudan to the north, countries affected by political conflicts, hence contributing to thousands of households to cross the border into the neighboring Uganda. These families move into Uganda to search for shelter, peace, safety and generally better life while the local population suffers in absolute poverty, cases of HIV/AIDS are high and urban population especially in slum areas suffer challenges of poor housing. While your aim to Uganda is to undertake a mission trip, you will explore spectacular safari destinations and experience fascinating cultures.

Categories of Mission Trips to Uganda

The different Mission Trips to Uganda are categorized into:

Construction

Travellers can undertake construction-based mission trips by assisting local architects, engineers and surveyors with building a better future. These projects usually include putting up Camps for local and refugee communities, churches, housing and schools among others.

Teaching

Mission travellers with diplomas and degrees or teaching certificates can change lives in education sector by helping school children in improving their skills and chances in life. You can teach foreign languages to locals to make it easier for them to find jobs in the International market.

Child Care

Visitors with passion for children can offer a hand in the child care category by helping families care for their children as well as assist in local day care. Teach basic life skills, serve nutritious meals, connect children with long-term caregivers and engage in sports as well as outdoor activities.

Medical

Are you a medical graduate, student or professional and willing to change lives by providing your knowledge and expertise in hard-to-reach areas. Uganda suffers from Malaria as well as HIV/AIDS yet some places even lac ordinary resources and education in the prevention of these diseases. You can work as a physical therapist, nurse, counselor, physician, surgeon and speech therapist.

Conservation

Uganda is haven to some of the most beautiful wildlife species yet they are still under threat due to habitat loss, poaching and illegal meat trade and climate change. You can help in the protection of mountain gorillas, elephants, chimpanzees, lions and Rothschild giraffes through research and studies, conducting community sensitization and awareness campaigns.

Best Organizations for Mission Trips to Uganda

Some of the best organizations for Mission Trips to Uganda include Abaana Community Outreach Africa, the Dream Foundation of Uganda, PresAID Uganda, GVA Foundation Africa, King’s Kid Ministries International, Save Street Children Uganda (SASCU), Kitega Community Center, Christ Towers Junior School (helping rural children with better education), I Live Again Uganda, Show Mercy International, Volunteer Victorious Children’s Ministries, African Renewal University, Empower a Child, Ndibwami Integrated Rescue Project and many others.

How much do Mission Trips to Uganda cost?

Mission Trips to Uganda are surprisingly not as costly as most travellers could imagine because a trip ranges from a little as $200 to as much as $2500 for short term Mission trip while long trips usually cost an average of $3000. These costs main cover equipment (such as protective gear, tents and cooking gear), administration costs (medical insurance, vaccinations and others), accommodation, transport (flights to the destination and transport means for moving around) and personal costs (food, medicines, toiletries, drinks and refreshment).

Important tips for a memorable Mission Trip to Uganda

Thorough preparation is crucial for creating memorable experience during Mission Trips to Uganda and therefore always follow the provided tips;

First find your passion-construction, conservation, medical and child care.

Find an Organization of interest and undertake enough research on it before undertaking your mission trip to Uganda.

Find the location for the Mission Trip program.

Get vaccinated-yellow fever vaccination in a must in addition to Covid-19 (given the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic at the time of writing).

Inquire from the organization whether you might need a Mission Trip medical insurance.

Pack light and right.

Packing List for Mission trips to Uganda

Some of the essentials for your Mission Trip to Uganda include a passport, Credit card/ATM Card and cash for tipping, small bible, camera with extra batteries and enough memory space, power adaptor/cable, re-useable water bottle, flashlight with extra batteries, notebook and pen, Toiletries (makeup, toothpaste, bathing soap, hand sanitizer, deodorant, Shampoo, wet wipes, lotion, toothbrush, lip balm, sunscreen and nail clips), medication (anti-malarial and anti-diarrheal tablets), wide brim hat, decent clothing, backpack, hiking boots and sandals, insect repellant, brief case for flights and many others.