Join a Locally Led Medical Journey
This group trip is designed for medical professionals who want to contribute skills with respect, humility, and collaboration, while experiencing Uganda beyond volunteering.
You will be based in Jinja, work alongside Ugandan healthcare professionals, and be supported by both a local Ugandan team and Danish coordinators throughout your stay.
Dates
Primary period:
23 Marts – 3 April
Optional extension:
23 Marts – 12 april
There is no minimum or maximum stay within this period.
Program Overview
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- Voluntary medical work during the day
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- Cultural, social, and nature-based activities in the evenings
Activities include
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- Voluntary medical work in hospitals and villages
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- Health screenings
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- Basic medical check-ups
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- Support with medical records and follow-ups
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- Playing with the kids
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- Storytelling
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- Meetings with Ugandan healthcare professionals
Professional exchange
- Meetings with Ugandan healthcare professionals
- 3. City walks and family visits
Experiencing everyday Ugandan life
Cultural immersion
- 4. Cooking traditional Ugandan food
Coffee experience
Jewelry making
Cultural workshop with Mama Flor
- 5. Dance and cultural exchange activities
- Accommodation & Safety
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- You will stay in Jinja
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- Shared rooms with others of the same gender
Daily support from:
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- A local Ugandan support team
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- Danish coordinator traveling with the group from the 1st of April
You are never left on your own — but you will also have space to rest, reflect, and enjoy the experience at your own pace.
Local Support
Throughout the trip, you will be accompanied by local companions — trusted Ugandan team members who:
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- Assist with logistics and transport
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- Ensure safety and orientation
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- Act as cultural bridges and daily support
They are not just guides in the traditional sense, but local friends walking alongside you.
Price
20,000 DKK (3200 USD) – All Inclusive
The price includes:
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- International flights (+ a little fee if you’re outside Europe)
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- Visa
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- Yellow fever vaccine
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- Accommodation
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- Three meals per day
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- All local transport
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- Local companions and full logistical support
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- Medical coordination and volunteer setup
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- If you’d like to experience an extraordinary safari experience you can do it for only 1200 USD.
Registration & Screening
All participants are kindly asked to go through a short screening process.
This helps us make sure the program is the right fit for you, aligns with your values and expectations, and allows us to support you in the best possible way throughout your journey.
Registration deadline: 15 February
After that date, there will be an extra service fee.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome:
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- Doctors
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- Nurses
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- Medical students
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- Pharmacists
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- Dentists
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- Other healthcare professionals
As well as a limited number of storytellers and coordinators without a medic bagground, depending on capacity.
How to Register