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Uganda​

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Ugandans as a whole, both those working within the tourist industry and the ordinary man or woman on the street, genuinely do come across as the most warm, friendly and relaxed hosts imaginable. What other country can match Uganda for sheer variety?  Within a compact area of 241,000km2 (almost exactly the same as United Kingdom) you’ll find an unparalleled array of wildlife, scenery and cultures.*                                                                      


Apply today! Click on the following steps to learn how it works....

1. Explore and discover the Options
Research international internship options by first checking out one or more of the following:
  • Discover our Isla ​Destinations  
  • ​Browse through our Search Internships listing
  • Search internships by clicking on a specific Sector or Career Field 

Whatever you choose, we will customize an internship just for you! This means we will help you find an internship with one of partner organizations that is a good fit for your particular skill set, background, and interests and also meets the needs of your host organization! 

If you are undecided and need more help, no problem! You can still apply! We are available via email at info@isla-serve.org or we can get on a  Google Meet call with you to guide you through the options and the application and placement process. ​

Sectors

Agriculture  
Arts, Culture, & Social Impact 
​Business
Climate Change
Education & Youth 
Environmental Conservation
Democracy & Governance 
​Entrepreneurship

Gender Equality
Global Health & Medical


Human Rights & Social Justice
​Security Studies

Wildlife Conservation
​Women & Youth Development
Workforce Development



Career Fields 

Agriculture 
Biodiversity
Business Management

Career Guidance
Communications
Community Development
Climate Change

​Democracy and Governance
Digital Marketing
Education
Entrepreneurship
​Environmental Conservation
​Fundraising & Grant Writing
Gender
Global Health
Human Rights and Social Justice
Maternal and Child Health Care
Natural Resources

​Permaculture
Sexual Reproductive Health

Social Enterprise Development
Social Entrepreneurship 
​Sociology
​Social Work

Wildlife Conservation
Women and Youth Development
​Workforce Development
2. the online application
  • Once you have decided on your destination and internship choice(s), complete the online application and submit the $80 application fee. Send us your university transcripts, your resume (CV), and two letters of reference. Please note that you can save your application and go back to it at any time. It's easy!
  • Upon receipt of your application and fee, Isla will give you a call for an interview. We want to learn more about you to ensure the best fit internship placement just for you.​​
3. The Internship Placement 
  • An invitation to join Isla will be sent to you with your internship offer. We will also send you your Scope of Work and an internship contract.
  • Pre-departure preparations begin with lots of guidance from the Isla team.
  • Learn about Isla internship program fees here.​
  • Paying for your internship? Your university or college most likely offers scholarships and grants specifically to help defray the cost of an international experience, including internships abroad. If you're a student, contact your university's international or education abroad office. They will also help you with the numerous national scholarship programs, such as the Gilman, that offers funding for internship programs like ours. Combining funding sources can make your internship abroad doable and very affordable. Another option is crowdfunding. To learn more go to our Funding Your Internship ​page.
4. The Isla experience
​Gain valuable international work experience, life skills, new friends and colleagues, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the confidence to help you develop personally and professionally.  Isla will provide guidance every step of the way before, during, and after your internship experience! ​Apply now!

Travel & Tourist Info

  • U.S. Embassy in Uganda
  • U.S. State Department
  • Lonely Planet East Africa
  • Bradt Travel Guide Uganda
  • Uganda Handbook: Footprint​​

Books

  • Abyssinian Cronicles, by Moses Isegawa (author from Uganda)
  • Where There is No Doctor: A Village Healthcare Handbook, by David Werner, Carol Thuman, Jane Maxwell
  • Aboke Girls. Children Abducted in Northern Uganda, by Els de Temmerman
  • Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi 
  • Kosiya Kifefe by Arthur Gakwandi
  • The Last King of Scotland, by Giles Foden
  • The Impenetrable Forest, by Thor Hanson
  • Snakepit: A Novel by Moses Isegawa
  • Uganda -The Pearl of Africa, by Paul Joynson-Hicks
  • Uganda’s Poorly Kept Secrets Charles Onyango Obbo​
  • Alice Lakwena and the Spirits : War in Northern Uganda 1985-96 (Eastern African Studies), by Heike Behrend
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​News Periodicals

  • ​New Vision, Uganda (State Run Paper)
  • Red Pepper
  • BBC News Country Profile Uganda
  • The Daily Monitor (Independent Newspaper)
  • The Independent (Independent Newspaper)
  • All Africa — Uganda 


​​Language

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  • Luganda Phrasebook
  • Primer on Speaking and Writing Luganda
  • English to Luganda Word Translation​
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Safety and Health


Our staff takes safety and security as a top priority.

The following is a list of useful sites regarding safety, security, and/or health:
  • Students Abroad This site provides excellent travel information and links to the websites that provide information with regards to safety and health.
  • U.S. Embassy in Uganda
  • US State Department Uganda Background Notes
  • Overseas Security and Advisory Council
  • Center for Disease Control
  • World Health Organization
  • U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) ​​
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Tour on the Kazinga Channel, through Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Flight Information

Whether you are flying an American or European airline, you will most likely have a stopover en route to Entebbe in a major European city. It is recommended that you choose a flight with the shortest and most comfortable layover and which will allow you to arrive in time.

You may wish to book your flight through a travel agent or through one of the many internet travel organizations, such as:
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  • Kayak Connects you to flight bookings with Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity, Hotwire.
  • Skyscanner  Finds the cheapest available flight within a window of time.
  • ​Google Fights
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Visas & STEP

A single-entry 90-day visa must be purchased online at visas.immigration.go.ug.  We recommend that you purchase your visa as soon as you know your program dates as it can take some time to process. You want to make sure that you are in their visa system upon your arrival at the airport. 
While visa extensions can be obtained from within the country (in Kampala), we recommend that if you anticipate staying longer than 90 days, you should apply ahead of time and procure a 6-month visa with the Ugandan embassy in Washington DC.  Please contact Isla for guidance on the most appropriate way to make this application.
 
People who do not hold a U.S. passport should access the following resources in coordination with Isla to determine the appropriate visa. Please note that the final decision on visa requirements rests with the Ugandan government. 

Proof of yellow fever vaccination – You will need to obtain a yellow World Health Organization card from your doctor or local health officials to indicate proof of a current yellow fever vaccination. For further information on vaccination requirements visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) at: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/Uganda
For more information:
  • Ugandan Embassy
  • Contact Us
The U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) ​​ U.S. Embassy strongly recommends that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uganda enroll in the STEP program. STEP sends security email updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. ​
* from the Bradt Travel Guide to Uganda
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