Wheels for the World™ Uganda (Luweero)
August 23, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Wheels for the World™ provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disabilities worldwide.
Join a Wheels for the World Outreach to Uganda!
Each volunteer plays an essential role on a Wheels for the World outreach. Serve with us as a seating therapist, a mechanic, a photographer, or another supporting role. Every team member will directly impact people living with disability in a life-changing way.
What to know about Uganda:
Often referred as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is known for its magnificent landscapes, exceptional wildlife, and diverse people. While most people in Uganda claim a Christian faith, beliefs from animistic tribal religions continue to shape Ugandan culture and influence perceptions of disability, especially in rural areas. People with a physical disability in Uganda sometimes face discrimination. A wheelchair can not only provide the gifts of independence and mobility for a person with a disability in Uganda; it can also help a person gain dignity, respect, access, and inclusion in the local community.
Cost and Safety Protocols:
While a license to travel and a visa are required, Joni and Friends will obtain those documents on your behalf. The cost for this outreach is all-inclusive. Outreach costs may vary for applicants outside of the United States. Wheels for the World will adhere to country protocols related to COVID-19, as well as other health and safety requirements. Note: Proof of the Yellow Fever vaccination is also needed to enter Uganda. Volunteers are responsible for costs associated with any pre-departure vaccinations.
