Tanzania

Bega International Workcamps


Social welfare, Poverty and Alienation - Marera -KILIMANJARO
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UV.252 05 - 19/12/2010 soci2/1518-99
Description: Welcome to the International volunteer project to be held in Marera Kilimanjaro for two weeks. You will be among fifteen energetic and motivated volunteers who are expected from various counties in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. At least the host community is so exited about the project, waiting to welcome you and share their life with you. The community has been hosting international volunteers for over five years and various projects have been completed. Kindly have a look on the information provided here and please let us know if you need more information before coming here.
Volunteer projects are organized in very simple but comfortable enough. While most projects are not extreme difficult, positive attitudes, flexibility, and openness to new experiences are essential for every volunteer. The groups who have the best time at the projects are those who can most successfully adapt to their surroundings. Although the projects and living conditions are different for each project, they all share some basic universals. You can expect to eat, to sleep, to shower, do useful things in the community through volunteering, to play, and most importantly, to have fun! At the project you'll get to meet and volunteer with lots of people from the community and from all over the world and cultivate friendships that last much longer than just the time you will be there.
Work: Volunteers will be working with the local social volunteers to provide material and emotional support to the children and adults living with HIV/AIDS. These will include home base care, support to their income generation activities by participating in the work. Volunteers are expected as well to extend services to the widows, senior citizens and orphans. It is expected that, volunteers coming to this project have ability to work under less supervision. Extra activities will be teaching organizing sports, games, arts and crafts for children from disadvantaged families. We are still collecting equipments and items for the project and we will appreciate if you are able to collect some of them from your friends in your country to make this project successful. This includes; Soccer balls, valley balls and basketballs with nets, Jumping strings, balloons, Toys, colouring papers/books and coloured pencils, exercise books and pens, crafts designs/ materials and equipments, banner with forestry, environment messages etc.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Extrafee: a)Program fee: US$250 b)Orientation fee: US$20 c)Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community(One way) US$ 25 d)Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 e)Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) f)Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20(Optional)


Biodiversity conservation - MTWARA
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UV.243 Rural MTWARA 19/09 - 02/10/2010 envi2/1518-99
UV.247 Rural MTWARA 03 - 16/10/2010 envi2/1518-99
Description: UVIKIUTA is a Youth development organization established in the year 1983.
The organization came to its existence a respond to the challenges facing today’s’ young people socially and economically. UVIKIUTA is working towards improving the living standards of the youths by facilitating them to be self employed, having permanent shelters, getting income, improving education and skill so as to be self reliance.
Work: Volunteers will participate in conservation of coastal environment including planting and taking care of the mangrove trees along Indian Ocean coast. Conservation and monitoring of marine animals will be another activity. Extra activities: Teaching sport and games to the young people in the community. Study: Environmental Sustainability Week end: Golden opportunity to visit Selous National Park one the biggest in Tanzania, experience typical Tanzanian coastal culture, historical and the beauty of the region through excursions to Mikindani, Msanga Mkuu Peninsula, and the famous slave market in Mtwara.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Profile: Program fee and related cost Volunteers or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for the cost of transportation from their home communities to the projects and return, Vaccination, medical expenses, Visa and other relevant immigration papers application and processing, Pocket money, free time/Leisure time activities, meals and accommodation expenses outside the host community/Program activities. Specific costs to be known are: 1. Program fee: US$250 2. Orientation fee: US$20 3. Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community (To be provided in the information sheet, depending on the distance) 4. Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 5. Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) 6. Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20 (Optional) How to get to the projects? Volunteers will be picked at Luther house l located along Sokoine drive Dar es Salaam, next to Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral on the first day of the Workcamp at 14:00hrs.
Extrafee: 250US$


Community Library and the Culture of reading - Magole TEMEKE
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 COMPLETO   UV.241 Magole TEMEKE 12 - 25/09/2010 cult/envi/kids0/1518-99
UV.246 Magole TEMEKE 26/09 - 09/10/2010 cult/envi/kids2/1518-99
Description: UVIKIUTA is a Youth development organization established in the year 1983.
The organization came to its existence a respond to the challenges facing today’s’ young people socially and economically. UVIKIUTA is working towards improving the living standards of the youths by facilitating them to be self employed, having permanent shelters, getting income, improving education and skill so as to be self reliance.
Work: Work: Painting local community library, shelving and stocking books collecting books and information material for community use. Extra activities: Maintenance of garden around the community library, organizing events in the local schools and community around to promote the culture of reading. Study: Community libraries sustainability Week end activity: Tour to Mikumi or Uduzungwa Mountains National parks to view wild animals, over night in Zanzibar, and tour to Bagamoyo historical sites.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Profile: Program fee and related cost Volunteers or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for the cost of transportation from their home communities to the projects and return, Vaccination, medical expenses, Visa and other relevant immigration papers application and processing, Pocket money, free time/Leisure time activities, meals and accommodation expenses outside the host community/Program activities. Specific costs to be known are: 1. Program fee: US$250 2. Orientation fee: US$20 3. Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community (To be provided in the information sheet, depending on the distance) 4. Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 5. Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) 6. Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20 (Optional) How to get to the projects? Volunteers will be picked at Luther house l located along Sokoine drive Dar es Salaam, next to Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral on the first day of the Workcamp at 14:00hrs.
Extrafee: US$250


Girl’s education and youth empowerment - Rural MTWARA
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UV.251 Central ZANZIBAR 28/11 - 11/12/2010 kids2/1518-99
Description: UVIKIUTA is a Youth development organization established in the year 1983.
The organization came to its existence a respond to the challenges facing today’s’ young people socially and economically. UVIKIUTA is working towards improving the living standards of the youths by facilitating them to be self employed, having permanent shelters, getting income, improving education and skill so as to be self reliance.
Work: Teaching English Language to the disadvantaged Young people in the community. Extra activity: Sports, games and kids activities in the community especially in the afternoons. Study: Welfare of the marginalized groups.(MDG:1) Week end: Golden opportunity to visit Selous National Park one the biggest in Tanzania, experience typical Tanzanian coastal culture, historical sites, and the beauty of the region through excursions to Mikindani, Msanga Mkuu Peninsula, and the famous slave market in Mtwara.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Profile: Program fee and related cost Volunteers or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for the cost of transportation from their home communities to the projects and return, Vaccination, medical expenses, Visa and other relevant immigration papers application and processing, Pocket money, free time/Leisure time activities, meals and accommodation expenses outside the host community/Program activities. Specific costs to be known are: 1. Program fee: US$250 2. Orientation fee: US$20 3. Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community (To be provided in the information sheet, depending on the distance) 4. Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 5. Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) 6. Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20 (Optional) How to get to the projects? Volunteers will be picked at Luther house l located along Sokoine drive Dar es Salaam, next to Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral on the first day of the Workcamp at 14:00hrs.
Extrafee: US$250


Information Technologies - Chamazi TEMEKE
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UV.242 Chamazi TEMEKE 12 - 25/09/2010 edu2/1518-99
Description: UVIKIUTA is a Youth development organization established in the year 1983.
The organization came to its existence a respond to the challenges facing today’s’ young people socially and economically. UVIKIUTA is working towards improving the living standards of the youths by facilitating them to be self employed, having permanent shelters, getting income, improving education and skill so as to be self reliance.
Work: Teaching young people basics of computer application. The project is aiming at providing opportunity to the young people to access Internet and make use of the useful information for their own development. Study: The role of IT in youth development. Week end activity: Tour to Mikumi or Uduzungwa Mountains National parks to view wild animals, over night in Zanzibar, and tour to Bagamoyo historical sites.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Profile: Program fee and related cost Volunteers or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for the cost of transportation from their home communities to the projects and return, Vaccination, medical expenses, Visa and other relevant immigration papers application and processing, Pocket money, free time/Leisure time activities, meals and accommodation expenses outside the host community/Program activities. Specific costs to be known are: 1. Program fee: US$250 2. Orientation fee: US$20 3. Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community (To be provided in the information sheet, depending on the distance) 4. Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 5. Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) 6. Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20 (Optional) How to get to the projects? Volunteers will be picked at Luther house l located along Sokoine drive Dar es Salaam, next to Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral on the first day of the Workcamp at 14:00hrs.
Extrafee: US$250


Women Empowerment: Challenge for Sustainable Development. - Vudoi MWANGA
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UV.244 Vudoi MWANGA 19/09 - 02/10/2010 edu/kids2/1518-99
UV.248 Vudoi MWANGA 03 - 16/10/2010 edu/kids2/1518-99
Description: UVIKIUTA is a Youth development organization established in the year 1983.
The organization came to its existence a respond to the challenges facing today’s’ young people socially and economically. UVIKIUTA is working towards improving the living standards of the youths by facilitating them to be self employed, having permanent shelters, getting income, improving education and skill so as to be self reliance.
Work: Volunteers will be involved in construction of a local high school to allow more girls to access education. Extra activity: Teaching sport and games to the young people and kids in the community. Study: Education for empowerment Week end: North Pare mountains cultural tourism, tour to Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks to view animals, Maasai tribe cultural tourism. Bring more options.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Profile: Program fee and related cost Volunteers or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for the cost of transportation from their home communities to the projects and return, Vaccination, medical expenses, Visa and other relevant immigration papers application and processing, Pocket money, free time/Leisure time activities, meals and accommodation expenses outside the host community/Program activities. Specific costs to be known are: 1. Program fee: US$250 2. Orientation fee: US$20 3. Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community (To be provided in the information sheet, depending on the distance) 4. Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 5. Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) 6. Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20 (Optional) How to get to the projects? Volunteers will be picked at Luther house l located along Sokoine drive Dar es Salaam, next to Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral on the first day of the Workcamp at 14:00hrs.
Extrafee: US$250


Eco village for sustainable living - Chamazi TEMEKE
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 COMPLETO   UV.245 Chamazi TEMEKE 26/09 - 09/10/2010 envi0/1518-99
UV.249 Chamazi TEMEKE 14 - 27/11/2010 envi2/1518-99
Description: UVIKIUTA is a Youth development organization established in the year 1983.
The organization came to its existence a respond to the challenges facing today’s’ young people socially and economically. UVIKIUTA is working towards improving the living standards of the youths by facilitating them to be self employed, having permanent shelters, getting income, improving education and skill so as to be self reliance.
Work: Tree planting in open spaces, making boundaries by various trees around the conserved area, management of existing trees and awareness rising on environment and sustainable living. Extra activity: Organizing various activities for children in the community like arts and crafts, sports, games, etc. Study: Environmental Sustainability Week end: Options are visiting the historical town of Bagamoyo, beach for swimming, visiting Zanzibar over week end, Mikumi National Park, etc.
Accomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house. They will be enough mattresses lay down and kindly be prepped to share room with other volunteers. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms. Kindly pay attention for the stuff you have to bring to make your accommodation more comfortable and convenient for your stay. We will have a full time staff to prepare meals for the volunteers though volunteers are encouraged to participate as part of cultural exchange. Vegetarian meals will be available and if you are having other special health/ dietary needs inform the Project leader on arrival.
Profile: Program fee and related cost Volunteers or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for the cost of transportation from their home communities to the projects and return, Vaccination, medical expenses, Visa and other relevant immigration papers application and processing, Pocket money, free time/Leisure time activities, meals and accommodation expenses outside the host community/Program activities. Specific costs to be known are: 1. Program fee: US$250 2. Orientation fee: US$20 3. Transport from UVIKIUTA center to the Project community (To be provided in the information sheet, depending on the distance) 4. Pick up from the meeting point to UVIKIUTA center- US$10 5. Pick up from airport: US$35 (Optional) 6. Bed and breakfast at UVIKIUTA center- US$20 (Optional) How to get to the projects? Volunteers will be picked at Luther house l located along Sokoine drive Dar es Salaam, next to Azania Front Lutheran Cathedral on the first day of the Workcamp at 14:00hrs.
Extrafee: US$250