Kinship House

Introduction

Kinship House is a childrens home managed by Kin Initiative, a non-government, community based organisation situated in Gganda, Wakiso in Uganda.

The home cares for needy orphans and less fortunate children who are living in difficult circumstances. Presently there are
27 children in our care, 14 boys and 13 girls, ranging from ages 7 to 17.

Based on the value of human dignity and providing kin to the kinless, we work to assure the best possible future of each child. This means providing the basics such as shelter, food, clothing, medical care and schooling. However, we also work to provide further support such as indvidual care and attention which may be offered by the volunteers in our program.

Who do we need?

We are looking for male and female volunteers of any ages. Couples are welcome, as well as small groups.

General volunteers are welcome - only a love for children is the essential prerequisite. Please do inform us of the skills that you would like to share whilst you are volunteering with us, so that we can assist you in the preparations.

Project Manager

The project is run by Mr Ben Ssenoga, commonly known as "Uncle Ben." As well as minding the children, he is also responsible for communication with volunteers and always ready to assist in preparing your trip to Uganda .

The volunteer coordinator for Kinship House is Melissa Fricke from New York.

The Environment:

Gganda is a vast and exciting village, just 5 kilometers from Kampala, the capital city. It is very safe, with warm and friendly people known for thier unique culture and hospitality.

Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake, as well as other lakes and rivers influence the equatorial climate of the area.

Weekends and free time can be spent viewing the game parks and reserves, botannical gardens and zoo, Lake Victoria, birds and butterfly watchingto name but a few activities.

Your Job

At Kinship House, you can be involved in a number of activities depending on your interests and wishes:

• Childcare

• Teaching reading writing

• Organise recreational sports activities

• Construction repairs

• Admin work & fundraising

• Teaching Life skills

Volunteers are our next of kin and any new ideas or projects and their implementation for the upliftment of the children and the project are most welcome.

Whilst volunteering with us, you will get to know Uganda and her warm and friendly people and we will do our best to make you feel at home.

Accomodation & food costs:

All meals are provided. Volunteers may be expected to share a room with one or two other volunteers.

Volunteers house

* Read our latest newsletter here! (PDF file 500 KB in size)

Volunteers experiences, click here
To read our latest newsletter, click here. (This is a fantastic resource with many experiences, photos and information from past volunteers - but beware, it is 585 KB so may take some time to download)