Insight Trip - Uganda

Seeing the Real Uganda

Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is home to stunning natural landscapes and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures, with more than 30 different indigenous languages, and equally diverse music, art and handicrafts. Traveling through Uganda you will be captivated by its beauty and the hospitality of its people. You will also see firsthand how Opportunity Uganda is bringing hope to Ugandan families where they need it most—in the lives of their children.

Due to a lack of facilities, teaching staff and materials, as well as costly school fees, many children in Uganda do not attend school. The majority who attend school drop out before graduating.

Many Ugandan educators understand the need for an improved education system and are putting their full effort towards opening schools that serve the families who can not afford to pay school fees. Opportunity has empowered these educators to reach more children by providing loans to help them build and improve their schools.

Travel with Opportunity Uganda to meet the teachers and students working hard to create a better future. You’ll be inspired by the dedicated educators who are willing to give so much of themselves for the children in their communities.

Itinerary

Saturday, June 17, 2017
Arrive in Kampala, Uganda, where local Opportunity Staff will meet you upon your arrival and take you to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

Sunday, June 18, 2017
Spend the morning attending a local church service and enjoy a day of rest before the busy week ahead visiting Opportunity’s work.

Monday, June 19, 2017
Begin your day with a briefing by senior leadership at the head office.  Venture into the field to observe a Trust Group and visit clients in their homes and places of business.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017
See the rural side of Uganda on the drive to meet farmers taking advantage of Opportunity’s Education Finance program in order to send their children to school.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Drive to Masaka to visit school proprietors and see how Opportunity Uganda is bringing hope to Ugandan families where they need it most – in the lives of their children. 

Thursday, June 22, 2017
Check out of hotel and drive to Entebbe Airport, Fly to Queen Elizabeth Park, Check into Mweya Lodge, Game Drive

Friday, June 23, 2017
Game Drive

Saturday, June 24, 2017
In the morning depart on your flight to Entebbe. Rest at Lake Victoria Serena. In the evening depart home with wonderful memories, lasting friendships and a renewed spirit as you reflect on your role in Opportunity’s work to end poverty. 

Registration Deadline is May 1, 2017

Cost

$6201 with excursion payment to Opportunity 
$4401 without excursion payment to Opportunity 

$500 Non-refundable fee due at the time of registration 

Includes: all meals and beverages, gratuity, local transportation, airport transfers, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy and excluding incidentals), translator services, emergency evacuation insurance, intra-Africa airfare, partner and staff costs. 

Does not include: U.S. – Africa round trip airfare, shots, incidentals, visa, passports, or souvenirs 

Get started!

Contact Susana Georgescu in Opportunity’s International Education department at [email protected] or 312-487-5027.

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