Written by Rabya Bhatia, GivingWay Ambassador. Rabya has previously undertaken a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and is currently completing a Masters in Social Work. She has a proficiency in working with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and is currently working within the disability and special needs sector. She has experience volunteering with different organizations and has a passion for […]
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Uganda Is Losing Its Trees & How This Affects You
Written by Rabya Bhatia, GivingWay Ambassador. Rabya has previously undertaken a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and is currently completing a Masters in Social Work. She has a proficiency in working with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and is currently working within the disability and special needs sector. She has experience volunteering with different organizations and has a passion for […]
Thinking Outside the Box – the Incredible Journey of Eco-Agric Uganda
My name is Josephine Nakakande, I am the Founder and Executive Director of Environmental Conservation and Agricultural Enhancement Uganda (Eco-Agric Uganda), a community-based organization established in 2007. I am involved with Eco-Agric Uganda since its inception. Let me tell you how it all began. It is a wild ride! I am the daughter of […]
Being a Refugee in Uganda
Solidarity Eden Foundation gives English and Business classes, along with psychological support to about 250 refugees in Uganda, so that they can overcome their trauma, integrate within Ugandan society and get an opportunity for a brighter future. We met with Mayele Jules, SEF’s Co-Founder and Director, to learn more about the situation of refugees in […]
Protecting Wildlife in Uganda – Interview With EWCO
Elgon Wildlife Conservation Organization is a grassroots nonprofit conservation Organization in Uganda that works to ensure the delicate balance between the environments; biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in communities around protected areas in Uganda. We (virtually) met with one of its co-Founder, James, to learn more about wildlife conservation in the pearl of Africa. Can […]
How Sustainable Tourism Can Change the Face of Africa
Get cozy for our more in-depth interview to date with the incredible founder and CEO of Justice Tourism Foundation, a GivingWay NGO leveraging the power of tourism to empower local communities in Uganda. Hi James! It’s great to have this chat with you. Let’s start by you telling us a bit more about […]
The Reasons Why Animal Sanctuaries Need Volunteers
Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a Bolivian nonprofit that has been rescuing hundreds of animals for almost 30 years. It takes care of animals rescued from illegal trafficking in its 3 sanctuaries. The organization also fights to end the animal trade through educational programs, research projects and public actions. We interviewed Andrea from the […]
The True Meaning of Entrepreneurship With Angels Resource Centres
What do you see when you hear the word “entrepreneur”? A start-up CEO lounging on a bean bag in his Silicon Valley office? A Youtuber with millions of followers vlogging his last trip? What about Gloria, a small rural farmer in Zuuberkom, South Africa? They are all entrepreneurs, in their own way! The word “entrepreneur” […]
A Shining Light in Namuwongo Slum – Meet Julius from Little Light Uganda
For our new GivingWay nonprofit interview, we are switching things up a little; we talked with Julius, a beneficiary from Little light Uganda, about his participation in Little light’s youth group. Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Julius Tito Wambuzi. I am 20 years old and I live in the Namuwongo slum […]
5 NGOs You Can Help From Home
Written by Alyssa Abel, an experiential education writer who talks about study abroad, student opportunities and life experiences. Follow her work on her blog, Syllabusy. The current pandemic might have you even more motivated to volunteer, but stuck inside, you’re probably concerned you won’t be able to keep making a difference. Luckily, there’s an online solution — […]