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Abaana Community Outreach Africa (ACO-Africa): Empower A Rural Woman in Uganda

Empowering A Rural Woman in Uganda is aimed at changing a rural woman’s life through giving her the foundational knowledge, training, and resources they need to start, lead, grow small micro enterprises, literacy and as well as improving their health.

Volunteer activities on this program are a unique way of gaining business skills while helping small businesses overseas. This kind will also prepare volunteers for the working world. It helps them practice the skills needed to be a successful business person.

Our staff and community volunteers who are trained or equipped with skills in micro-enterprise, group formations, microfinance business and small business development will work volunteers, teach them everything they need to know, and they can ask questions and for advice.

Volunteers enjoy a broad learning experiences including many of the practical, social, and technical skills required to become effective leaders, engaged citizens, productive members of society. They gain skills that are vital for real success in future employment and in adult life.

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Organization Name
Abaana Community Outreach Africa (ACO-Africa)
www.aco-africa.com
Organization Mandate
We at ACO Africa have the mission to create sustainable socioeconomic changes capable of generating lasting impacts on communities affected by deprivation.
ACO Africa's purpose is to break the cycle of poverty by providing loving support and care to vulnerable individuals of the communities especially children and women through access a high-quality education both formal and informal, health and psychosocial care, economic strengthening, nutrition or food security, human and child rights protection in order to counteract pervasive hunger, poverty and systemic deprivation.
Address
Kampala, Kampala, Central, Uganda, 256
Address 2
Mityana, Wakiso, Kyotera and Lwengo
Telephone
+256772193630
Non-profit organization?
Yes
Faith-based?
No
Countries
  • Uganda
Regions
Eastern Africa
Duration
2 weeks - 1 month, 1-3 months
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
60
Age notes
We welcome anyone above 17 to 50+ years of years
Price range
under $1000
Price incluces
Accommodation, Airport pick-up, Ground Transport, Meals, Orientation
Academic Subjects
There is no specialized courses that we draw attention to. Any one regardless of the education background, but with interest, having a kind heart, open minded, sharing attitude and interaction with these poor rural women
Application process and requirements
Any interested persons can directly email us through the ACO Africa web portal
Language
English
Basic English speaking is the only skill highly required for smooth communication.
Certification
ACO Africa may award a certificate or recommendation after the volunteer's involvement with it but this is also upon request from the volunteer
Funding information
There is any financial aid available to volunteers or participants
Student status required?
No
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