Water Sanitation and Fisheries Internship, Uganda

  Uganda

Iganga

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: on-going

Description: ELI offers internship projects in the Iganga district of Uganda. Based in Iganga Town, projects are only 3 hours from the capital, Kampala, and offer the unforgettable experience small-town Ugandan life while learning first hand about day to day concerns in international development.

Water and Fisheries Project - As in many parts of the world, many Ugandan families struggle to find adequate and safe drinking water on a daily basis. Interns are welcome to work with local organizations working to improve the water supply and sanitation. Interns will assist with projects such as mapping, creating distribution networks, and teaching safe sanitation methods. Uganda lies on the shores of Lake Victoria, the second largest lake in the world and a very important source of food, water, and electricity. Lake Victoria's abundance is declining due to overfishing, pollution, and the introduction of exotic species. Many organizations are working to reverse this trend through education programs emphasizing sustainable fishing practices, sanitation education, and other programs. Participants working on the fisheries project will assist with projects such as maintaining species inventories, education, sanitation projects, and projects targeting invasive species such as the water hyacinth.

Highlights:
* Uganda may well be the friendliest country you will ever visit! The warmth and hospitality of its people are renowned. It's hard to believe given the country's history. But since 1986, Uganda has been politically stable and has undergone dramatic economic growth. Still, outside of Kampala, electricity and running water remain a luxury.

* You will travel, not as a tourist, but as an active member of a community. You'll share your goodwill with the people of Uganda, and in return you'll have memories that will last a lifetime and deep insight into another culture.

Cost in US$: 4 weeks - US $1125

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Uganda Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001