Project Overview

Located in the mountainous Kabale District, Kabale town is known as a gateway to the national parks, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which are home to the endangered Mountain Gorilla. This market town is also within easy access of the nearby Lake Bunyonyi - a beautiful location popular for swimming and canoeing. The natural beauty of the area may belie the fact, but Uganda is only just emerging from a troubled past. By participating in this journalism project you will be playing an important role in stimulating serious discussion within society. Working with a small local team this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in journalism whilst exploring new directions.

Project details:
In Uganda i-to-i work with journalistic project concerned with culture, creativity, nature and tourism in Western Uganda. Its main medium is a blog, but content is distributed through radio programs, videos, a paper newsletter and any other available media. The project plays an important role in stimulating serious discussion within the society.

Why the project needs volunteers:
Volunteers are needed due to a shortage of staff at the project, but also to bring an international perspective, fresh ideas and exposure to different cultures. In exchange, you will gain a valuable insight into Ugandan culture and have the opportunity to improve your journalistic abilities.

What kind of skills you need to go on this type of project:
You don't need any specific skills for this project, only a keen interest in journalism. You will need to develop an understanding of the Ugandan culture and adapt to the way of working.

Your role as a volunteer:
As a volunteer at this project you will be involved with journalistic work. You will be working in a small editorial office with only 1 or 2 staff members and some local journalists, giving you the opportunity to get involved in anything possible, explore new directions and take full responsibility for your own work.

Examples of work you could get involved in include proof-reading, researching and writing news stories, sub-editing stories, interviewing, analyzing news reports, writing feature articles and helping to edit materials for publication. There could also be the opportunity to work at the regional radio station on similar activities, although as an established medium the work here will be a little less flexible.

Where the project is based:
You will be staying in shared, hostel accommodation in Kabale Town. The building is also home to a cultural museum, craft gallery and lounge restaurant. The project and accommodation are on the same site.

Please book your flight to arrive into Entebbe International airport in Kampala (airport code EBB) on the advertised arrival date to ensure your airport pickup.