Come and support the vulnerable teenage mothers in Jinja,Uganda

Busoga Young Mothers Foundation (BYMF) is a community-based organization located in Jinja, Uganda, dedicated to empowering vulnerable teenage and young mothers to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. The foundation was established in response to the growing challenges of teenage pregnancy, school dropout, poverty, stigma, and limited economic opportunities affecting young mothers in the Busoga region.

Our mission is to provide holistic support through vocational skills training, education, psychosocial counseling, reproductive health awareness, entrepreneurship development, and livelihood programs. We also support young mothers with parenting skills, financial literacy, and access to savings groups to strengthen their economic independence and improve the well-being of their children.

BYMF works closely with families, community leaders, schools, health facilities, and local government to promote social inclusion, reduce stigma, and create opportunities for teenage mothers to become self-reliant and productive members of society.

Through our programs, we aim to break the cycle of poverty, restore hope, and empower young mothers to achieve sustainable livelihoods while ensuring their children have a healthier and brighter future.Volunteers will support the activities of Busoga Young Mothers Foundation (BYMF) by assisting with mentoring, life skills training, educational support, vocational training, community outreach, childcare activities, and administrative tasks, depending on their skills and experience.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday
Approximately 68 hours per day (3040 hours per week)
Weekends are generally free, except for special community events or outreach programs.

Preferred Length of Stay:
We recommend a minimum stay of 4 weeks to allow volunteers to build meaningful relationships with the teenage mothers and contribute effectively to ongoing programs. Volunteers are welcome to stay longer, with placements ranging from 1 to 6 months depending on availability and project needs.

The foundation provides an orientation at the beginning of the placement and ongoing supervision to ensure volunteers have a rewarding and impactful experience while respecting the local culture and community.Volunteers will be accommodated in a safe, clean, and comfortable shared house or guest accommodation located near the Busoga Young Mothers Foundation in Jinja. Rooms may be shared with other volunteers of the same gender, with access to basic amenities including a bed, mosquito net, bathroom facilities, electricity, and clean water.

Three local meals per day are provided, offering a variety of traditional Ugandan dishes. Vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice whenever possible.

Volunteers will have access to Wi-Fi where available, laundry facilities🔒[Complete verification to view link]