What this trip means to me

Hello,
My name is Jasmine and this summer I am fortunate enough to be heading to Uganda as an intern with Uganda Village Project! This non-profit organization works in multiple villages to improve community health and well-being through access to services, health and behavior change education, and prevention information. As an undergrad passionate about public and global health, I am thrilled to contribute to their work and gain valuable experience that will be a huge step towards my future goals. During my internship I’ll be living in a village in the Iganga region, working alongside local Ugandans and a small team of other interns to provide health education and services.

Uganda Village Project partners with other community-based organizations and local government to make sure that programs fit local needs and are sustainable for long-term success. As part of their program, they also invite 40 international (that’s me!) and local interns to come to Iganga District each summer to help kick off programming and monitor activities. While I’m there, I’ll gain experience in public health, community education, and international development, all while helping the community members of a rural village in Iganga District.

Uganda is also very special to my family because it is where my two youngest siblings are from. I feel especially privileged and excited to return to this incredible country and not only contribute to the villages but also experience Uganda in a new way, renewing old memories and forming new bonds.

I hope you’ll support my trip, which means supporting Uganda Village Project and the great work that they do. All donations are tax deductible and go directly towards the villages I will be working with. In Uganda, even just a few dollars go a long way. For more information about Uganda Village Project, you can visit their website at www.ugandavillageproject.org.

Every bit of support, whether it be monetary or good wishes, is truly, greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Jasmine