The Real Uganda
Founded in 2005, The Real Uganda is a grassroots nonprofit organization based in the heart of Uganda. The Real Uganda was founded to inspire and support community-led initiatives, while also giving international volunteers the opportunity to experience Uganda in all its glory. Leslie Weighill, who founded The Real Uganda over a decade ago, is originally from Canada but now lives full-time in Uganda working to maintain and expand The Real Uganda’s programs and services in local communities.
The Real Uganda Mission
The Real Uganda mission is to provide support for local schools and community-based organizations that would otherwise lack the capacity to maintain their programs or provide essential services to community members. Through The Real Uganda’s hands-on work with these organizations, they are able to grow and become self-sustainable, while also sharing life in Uganda with international volunteers.
Projects We Support
The GoAbroad Foundation visited The Real Uganda in October 2017, which gave us the incredible opportunity to meet Leslie and learn more about the ways The Real Uganda is changing local communities. Since then, we’ve begun supporting the Hot Lunch Feeding Program at Nalusse Success Primary School in Mukono.
As our relationship grows, we are eager to support The Real Uganda in even more ways. If you are interested in volunteering in Uganda, consider working with The Real Uganda to make the most of the experience. If you would like to donate to support The Real Uganda’s on-going programs, click on the button below.
We are fundraising to support The Real Uganda at our very first fundraising gala in Chicago, Illinois in November 2018. Read more about the project we are raising funds for, find out how to get involved, or donate today!
Note: All donations* made through the GoAbroad Foundation for The Real Uganda will be donated in full to The Real Uganda. We do not take any portion of donations for our partners.
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