Volunteer Stories 2010-13

Jim and Carol - United States. October- 2011

Jim and Carol from New York, U.S were here with us through October time, they left for their trip towards Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya then back to the State.

Me and Jim were humbly welcomed and hosted by the most kindest people at this organisation , i support their efforts towards the children they are in care for and i wish i could spare more time i would definitely go back and volunteer with them.

Even if it was a short time but it was a wonderful time having you here with us, thank you and all the best in your journeys.



Richard Geisel - United States.  August- 2011

Rich "A Hero of time", He spent a month long trip with us working alongside the team in building and setting strategic plans for the organisation and it's communities, spent time with our kids at the orphanage and did provide alot of support towards their well being.

Rich is a Hero of time to Mzungu Volunteers having been a supporter to us from 2010 and til now still supporting and overseeing development for our projects. Please we would like to thank you for your time you spent with us, it was a million times amazing and your valuable input has brought strength to our team towards our goals.

Always in the hearts of our children and us will be a spot for you.... We wish you the best of journey on your around the world trip , thank you alot!



Jenny & Savannah - United States.  June- 2011

Jenny and Savannah were here with us for two weeks , they were an inspiration to both the organisation, communities and our children at the 11 together orphanage. Their input and feedback on the program was very helpful and we enjoyed having you here!

We want to thank you for your time and work done both with our children, health care and other activities around the Mzungu Kampala Center. We miss you from the day we said good bye :( and look forward to having you here with us coming summer 2012.
Please thank you so much , we really appreciate!



Hillary & Ginelle - United States.  June- 2011

Just as everytime there's a need someone turns a hand, Here was a wonderful summer for the kids at our 11 Together orphanage... After a the establishment of this home, two more volunteers joined!

Hillary and Ginelle were here until end of June helping to bring smiles to these little beautiful faces. it was a wonderful time for all of us , everyday they got to learn alot of things from both the children and the volunteers themselves!

We thank you all for coming and sharing your time to make a difference, you left memories to these kids and we had the pleasure having you here with us.



Justin & Melissa - United States.  June- 2011

Justin and Melissa worked on projects including children and teaching the children at the community and hills of Katungu. They were also here when the "11 Together Orphanage" was established. We enjoyed our time with them and our children still miss them.

Thank you guys for having joined us!





Murray & Rachel - United States.  March- 2011

Murray (from New York ) and Rachel (from California) were here with us March, It was a great week of voluntary work in one of our Orphanage school in Kampala.

We were there for only a week but we left with a great impression feeling that our small time changed lives of these children as they lived with us, played with us, taught and learnt from us. We helped in our daily activities and helping with their food.

It made all the kids feel so blessed and happy. The Orphanage School houses over 450 kids and whom a number of over 50 are talented in singing, they did entertain us as saying goodbye showing how much they were happy to have us around and how much they are going to miss them. Our hearts were left behind .

It was a trip of lasting memories!, you've got to experience this too.
An experience not to miss for a lifetime, volunteering is amazing!!!
Murray & Rachel



Gemma Parker - England.  February- 2011

Gemma from England was here with us. She helped out our (Jinja) project with teaching and tutoring the children, she also helped with teaching them music.

During her time we did have a safari to Mt. Elgon National Park and Sipi Falls. It was a great time being there, following we spent most of our time identifying the needs of the community and came up with ideas on development for Lwanda and its people.
I Still miss Uganda :( , the people and children of Lwanda
I will do my best to help while here home,
Gemma



Stella Appiah - Denmark.  March - 2011

Stella from Denmark, was here helping out with teaching in Kampala. When i told everyone i was going to Uganda, friends and family asked why i chose Uganda other than Ghana being am originally from Ghana. I told them it was only my first experience and coming to Uganda was more of a dream to me.

Sometimes when your new to something you never know how easy it is, it encourages and gives you to learn more of what other people in another world live their life like and so did Stella experienced teaching and learning how to with these children.
I'm happy i came to Uganda.
Thank you allowing me, Stella



Sarah Schroder - Germany.  December - 2010

Sarah from Germany Was here with us. Sarah was working on a couple of child care projects around Kampala.It was a great experience look at how the lovely kids smile just seeing her around.

Caring about the tough life of these needy children makes a positive impact in the world. Many orphans arrive at the orphanages with nothing but the clothes on their back. Volunteering with Mzungu isn't just an adventure, but you will get much more-knowing you made a lasting impact in the lives of needy children, learning about other cultures, receiving the love of children you never knew before, and a feeling of accomplishing important things in your life. I was happy to be there and look forward to return someday.
Sarah



Rohan Leah Strich - Canada.  November - 2010
I arrived back in Canada and I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to meet and work with me. I liked Jinja a lot. I was busy doing some work for a different project for a lot of my time, and so I got slightly fewer interractions with people than I had hoped, but all very interesting nonetheless.

It was a fast trip through Uganda, but I loved it very much, and I really hope to come back some day soon. Also, I wish you at Mzungu Volunteers and I'll do what I can to tell people about your organization over here. It was an interesting time meeting you guys and i hope to share more next time!
I will be in contact.
All the best, Rohan




Matthijs Vlieger - Netherlands.  October - 2010

Matthijs from Netherlands was here for a month, he spent his first week at one of our orphanages with the children making smiles and teaching some writings skills to them!

He then was involved on a project for planting fruits at a local school in Kasubi "Close to the Royal Tombs" , It was a challenge but he enjoyed working with some 6 local youths to make it!....

Thank you Matthijs for having came out and help us with this project, we want you to know that we still have you here at heart and appreciate your time spent with us!




Lola & Nizar - UAE (Dubai).  October - 2010

A visit of Lola and Nizar from Dubai for volunteer experience in Uganda was a wonderful time especially for the communities that had a chance to had them visit their projects.....

They were here with us til 20th NOV and visited about 3 child care projects around Kampala. Sending our sincere thanks to you for having came, supported and are still helping to spread the word about Mzungu Volunteers to the world, please we appreciate!