Change African Child International (CACI) (UGA-75)
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Brief description and main aimsChange African Child International (CACI) is an indigenous Ugandan voluntary NGO founded in 2012. CACI operates in Wakiso District and in some parts of Kampala District with a vision of a society where children's rights are respected and all children are able to live dignified lives. CACI exists to socially and economically empower families and communities to holistically address children's rights. |
Main ActivitiesSince 2012 CACI has carried out various interventions in addressing the plight of the OVCs, youth and women including refugees in Wakiso District and part of Kampala. CACI has mainly functioned with the following four core programs: Skills Development Training Program (four main activities)
Adult Literacy Training Program
Entrepreneurship Training Progam
HIV/AIDS Program (four main activities)
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Volunteer tasksOur project offers a number of activities so volunteers can choose themselves which ones they want to focus on and feel comfortable with. Our work is intertwined with the community where we are based in inlcuding activities, such as adult education, helping out with children, assisting the girls in craft production, assisting the boys with shoes making, counselling, providing care for the sick, going on home visits, assisting young women in hair dressing training. Volunteers work 5-6 hours a day, from Monday-Friday. Weekends are reserved for volunteers to do their own personal things. |
Volunteer requirements / SkillsThe volunteer should:
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Location
CACI operate in Wakiso District and in some parts of Kampala district.
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Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)Volunteers will live with a host family within the community. The volunteer will have own bedroom. |
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