Uganda Pioneers' Association

'RENOVATION WORK AND ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION'
Bukomero branch
14th July - 4th August

Project back ground

Bukomero is a branch of UPA. It has a farm of more than 50 acres of land.

UPA intends to carry out a construction of a youth Center that will be used by the youth in Bukomero and Kiboga district to access youth friendly activities and trainings in different technical subjects.

Activities

Brick laying
Mixing sand and cement
Collecting bricks, mortar and water
Planting 2 acres of different species of trees
Preparation of 2 acres of nursery beds with an aim of organic Farming

Cultural and educational visits

Katera historical stones
Visit Katera Hill
Cultural Nights will be organised for the different countries represented at the work camp

Who qualifies to participate

One with Positive attitude, willing to interact with a diversity of cultures
Ability to Adopt and enjoy living in simple conditions.
Willing to taste a variety of local foods and rural accommodation
No expertise/skills required

Location

Bukomero UPA Branch is found in Kiboga District. Kiboga District is located in the central part of Uganda boarded by Luweero District in the northeast, Masindi in the northwest, Mubende district in the south and Kibale district in the southwest.

Physical location

The project is situated at Bukomero sub County Zone L.C1, 2km on Hoima Road Town council, 60km North of Kampala on Kampala - Hoima Road.

Health services

Kiboga and Bukomero health centres are respectively 4 km and 1km away.

The host community

The project location is in a predominantly Baganda population speaking Luganda with a good number fluent in English.

Participation

The project expects 30 participants, from the local community, UPA Branch members from around Uganda and International participants from different countries.

Water Source

The water is accessible and clean; the borehole is 50 meters away from the project.

Climate

During the period of the camp in July the temperatures will be ranging between 20°C to 27°C. It will be sunny with few intervals of rain.

Accomodation

he project will provide simple rooms with closing doors and windows. Therefore participants are required to carry along with them working shoes, gloves, working cloth, sleeping mats and bags, mosquito nets, their national flags, pictures and different games if possible.

Meals

Volunteers will prepare own meals using charcoal and firewood. There is a variety of local foods to choose from.