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The pearl of Africa, a place of contrasts

When you arrive in this wonderful state nicknamed "the pearl of Africa" for its rare beauty, the Ugandan population is immediately...

My Ugandan summer

This summer I joined MDU for 5 weeks and I had the most amazing time. For starters everyone was very welcoming and I really felt at home,...

Reusable Pads and Why They Matter

Firstly I would like to thank the beautiful ladies who first introduced me to Days For Girls and the idea of reusable pads Barb, Cecile...

All about Mama Kits

A big part of our medical outreaches involves distributing mama kits to pregnant women. For many of us (including me) this was a very...

A Week with Making a Difference in Uganda

A typical week will vary as special programs may come up, but here is an idea of what a typical week would like like. Monday: Your first...

How to Apply

You have always dreamed of an experience in Africa where you can immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle and really make a...

Making a Difference in Uganda

Hi everyone!! I returned from another amazing trip to Uganda last month and I would love to share some of our experiences with you....