Uganda 2026

WEEK ONE: COMMUNITY IMMERSION & GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS

July 18 –Participants arrive and settle into their lodging, with the evening reserved for rest and adjusting to the new environment.

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July 19 – Transfer from Kampala to Rukingiri. En route stops for food and to step on the equator. 

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July 20 – The day begins with a morning visit to the partner school followed by a program overview and orientation to norms and expectations. A foundational workshop, “Why Global Education Matters,” guides participants toward their first deliverable: a reflective journal entry titled “My Why for Teaching.”

 

July 21 – Participants explore global competence through a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) assessment and guided discussion. 

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July 22 – The focus shifts to local educational realities, with classroom observations and a teacher Q&A at the school. Participants begin field notes for their Community Impact Blueprint.

 

July 23 – Teachers engage in co-teaching and a collaborative lesson-swap workshops with local educators. The day centers on adaptive, culturally responsive teaching.

 

July 24 – The morning introduces design thinking to identify community needs and generate early concepts for service-based impact projects. In the afternoon, participants enjoy a relaxing visit to local hot springs, closing out the day with a campfire, mindfulness exercises, and a reflective community circle as the group prepares for the safari weekend.

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WEEKEND SAFARI EXPERIENCE: July 11 - 12

July 25 – Queen Elizabeth National Park: A full wildlife day featuring a morning game drive, an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and an evening chimp tracking excursion. Overnight accommodations near Kibale National Park.

 

July 26 – Participants transfer back to Rukungiri with optional wildlife viewing along the route. The evening is reserved for rest and light community engagement.

 

WEEK TWO: IMPLEMENTATION, LEADERSHIP & CLOSURE

July 27 – Participants begin designing professional workshops for local teachers.

 

July 28 – Participants continue work on designing their professional development workshop. 

 

July 29 – Participants join a mindful activity (such as a reflective hike) and a group discussion. They complete a reflective writing activity titled “What I’m Taking Home.”

 

July 30 – Participants deliver their professional development workshop to local teachers. 

 

July 31 – The group wraps up final reflections at the school before transferring to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening of lakeside relaxation.

 

FINAL WEEKEND: CULTURE, COMMUNITY & CELEBRATION: July 18 - 19

August 1 – The day begins with a morning boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi followed by pre-arranged cultural experiences with the Batwa and Bakiga communities. In the afternoon, participants transfer back to Kampala for an evening arrival and overnight stay.

 

 August 2 – A relaxed morning allows time for rest or a visit to the craft market. Participants depart in the afternoon or evening, with the option for an additional night in Entebbe if needed.