Visit Uganda WHAT WILL WE DO on an Ediths Hope trip? This trip is an opportunity to meet incredible people working to make there lives of orphaned children more hopeful. This trip is designed for those who want to see and learn how the lives of orphaned children are being changed through our work. You will visit each of our programmes in education, social work, and business and learn, observe and encourage local change-makers. On our summer trip you will also have the opportunity to work on our summer camp for orphaned children, where you will be playing games and running activities. HOW DO I SIGN UP? First, complete the online application form. Second, complete the COVID-19 Waiver, and return via email to [email protected] Once the application period is closed, applicants will be interviewed to ensure qualifications are met and to learn more about applicants. After the interview process, participants will need to fundraise or pay for the cost of their trip (approx. £1600 per person), provide vaccination records that cover for international travel to Uganda, and hold a current passport (refer to the full trip checklist at edithshop.org/trips). WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE TRAINING MEETINGS? It is imperative that participants visiting Edith's Hope are well-versed in our mindset of how to serve our communities in Uganda in order to have a lasting impact. Training meetings are held to prepare you as individuals, and as a team, to serve at Edith's Hope. Special emphasis will be given to cross-cultural experiences, team building and poverty alleviation. You will be expected to attend all meetings, please look closely at the training schedule to make sure you are available. How are Trips funded? Once you have been accepted on a specific trip, your trip leader will set an all-inclusive trip cost for you/your group. You/your group can choose to pay out of pocket for your trip or fundraise the cost of your trip. We will provide resources and ideas on how trip funds can be raised. ALL funds need to be raised two weeks prior to the trip departure date and a £100 deposit is due at the time of the first training meeting. WHAT DOES THE TRIP COST INCLUDE? The all-inclusive trip cost covers airfare, visa, room at Edith's Hope guesthouse, transportation, and meals while at project. It does NOT cover vaccinations, meals/snacks while traveling, souvenirs, meals at Jinja, and alcohol. We will provide a packing list at the first training meeting including required clothing and suggested items to bring on the trip. Do you have additional Questions? Contact us at [email protected]