We are Streams of Mercy, a community-based organization with a mission to empower vulnerable women and girls who have been abused, to create a better future. We need volunteers to help with psychosocial support, economic empowerment, education, and health services
What category best describes your hosting arrangement? ๐ก
- Organization/NGO
Location – Where is your volunteer project located? ๐
- Uganda, Busia district, Masafu town council
What are you looking for help with?
- Animal keeping ๐๐ด
- Building ๐
- Computer/Web ๐ป
- Farming/Gardening ๐ฟ๐
- Health/Medical/Assistance ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐ฉบ
- Writing โ
What’s the mission of your community? ๐ฏ
Streams of MERCY was started as a community-based organization. We mobilize communities to offer holistic care to the children living with HIV/AIDS, orphans, and vulnerable groups (Refugees, widows, women, child mothers/Adolescents, and Elderly). Streams of Mercy exists to speak for and defend the rights of vulnerable children/people from all backgrounds regardless of creed, race, tribe, etc. Streams of Mercy helps the vulnerable overcome the obstacles of life that may cause them to give up on life. We address the economic, social, health, educational, and physical developments. We are inspired by a dream where all children living with HIV/vulnerable groups, regardless of their social background, can look forward to a bright future through given opportunities:
- Opportunity to be loved.
- Opportunity to be valued.
- Opportunity to be touched by God.
- Opportunity to bless others.
- Opportunity to speak out.
VISION:
A society where vulnerable persons and children living with HIV/AIDS are empowered and are living a happy life.
MISSION:
To mobilize the communities to provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable people and children living with HIV/AIDS.
MISSION STATEMENT:
“Combating vulnerability”
Volunteers’ age restrictions ๐
We can host volunteers of all ages (senior volunteers and minors are welcome) ๐ช
Volunteers with disabilities โฟ
Volunteers with disabilities are welcome โฟ โ
How many volunteers could you host? ๐
- More than two
When do you usually need volunteers? ๐
- Every month all year round
How many hours of help per day? โฑ
- 4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week? ๐
- 4 days of help per week – 3 days off
Note about the volunteer work and other expectations ๐
Due to the nature of our community and what we are fighting, we don’t allow volunteers who smoke, use drugs or drink. We also require, by the law of Uganda, permission from parents if we host a minor. For volunteers living with disabilities, they can help with computer literacy, psychosocial support to abused girls, and interacting with people living with disabilities. The volunteer will be moving out in communities, at times in the office, but most work will be done in communities.
Are accommodation and food included? ๐ ๐
Yes, we offer food and accommodation
What type of accommodation can you provide? ๐
- Private Room ๐
- Private home ๐
Diet – nutrition information ๐ฅ๐ฅค
We always offer our traditional Ugandan meals.
Fee transparency ๐๐
We don’t charge any fee from the volunteer, only that we share transport charges to and from the airport to the office where the volunteer is going to work. From there, no charges at all.
VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? ๐
Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters โ
Volunteers’ benefits ๐๐
Food, cultural exchange, certificate of appreciation.
What are the available activities during free time? ๐ด๐ฃ๐ฆ
Boat riding, swimming, soccer, sightseeing.
Language ๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ง
English
Geography ๐ณ
We are in the lake basin along Lake Victoria, we have a tropical climate, and the landscape is flat.
How to get to your site โ ๐บ
By car
Is there internet access? ๐
Yes!
“Paying guests” Option. Could you accommodate “solidarity” tourists? ๐
Yes, we can accommodate eco/responsible tourists & paying guests ๐
CONTACT DETAILS ๐๐ง
- EMAIL: somuganda11@gmail.com
- Mob: +256705171193
- Facebook page
- Hostname ๐ JAMES JIMMY WANDERA
STREAMS OF MERCY
PO BOX 133 BUSIA UGANDA
