Uganda 2026

WEEK ONE: COMMUNITY IMMERSION & GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS

July 4 –Participants arrive and settle into their lodging, with the evening reserved for rest and adjusting to the new environment.

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July 5 – A gentle first day focused on unpacking, settling in, and getting acquainted with the community. An informal orientation and Q&A helps participants understand expectations. Early bedtime prepares the group for their first school visit.

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July 6 – 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 7 – Participants explore global competence through a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) assessment and guided discussion. A community cultural scavenger hunt encourages deeper observation. The day’s deliverable is a Cultural Lenses Map.

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July 8 – 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, submitting a Field Notes Packet as the daily deliverable.

 

July 9 – Teachers engage in co-teaching simulations and a collaborative lesson-swap workshop with local educators. The day centers on adaptive, culturally responsive teaching, culminating in a draft responsive lesson plan.

 

July 10 – 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 11 – 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 12 – 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 13 – Participants lead professional workshops for local teachers, practicing capacity building and peer-to-peer instruction. Outcomes are documented for the day’s deliverable: Impact Log Documentation.

 

July 14 – A hands-on “MacGyver Teaching” challenge encourages participants to design learning tools using locally available or improvised resources. The deliverable is a Resource-Sharing Portfolio of ideas and templates.

 

July 15 – A restorative day centered on resilience and purpose. Participants join a mindful activity (such as a reflective hike) and a group discussion. They complete a reflective essay titled “What I’m Taking Home.”

 

July 16 – Participants synthesize their experiences and finalize their personal or school-based action projects. The day ends with peer review sessions and the creation of a Global Leadership Action Plan.

 

July 17 – 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

July 18 – 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.

 

 July 19 – 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.