UCDVO works in partnership with a number of charities, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations. Currently, partners are in India and South East Asia, Tanzania and Uganda. UCDVO has built strong relationships in each of the communities and partners over a number of years. Types of volunteering include supporting partner programmes in the areas of health, education, sustainable livelihoods and agriculture.
In 2024 we are delighted to expand and diversify our partnerships and range of volunteering opportunities to include new projects in Cambodia and Uganda. Keep an eye on our website as new projects will be added in the coming weeks.
India and South-East Asia
UCDVO has worked in India since the charity was founded in 2003, on a range of community development, education and health programmes with partners in New Delhi, Assam and Meghalaya. In 2024 UCDVO will run a pilot volunteer project in Cambodia with MOEI on education programmes for marginalised communities.
Tanzania
UCDVO has worked in Tanzania since 2009 to support the quality of education for communities in Morogoro District with two Tanzanian organisations, TanzEd and Camara Education Tanzania. In 2023, UCDVO ran a successful pilot health programme with the Holy Union Sisters in Dar es Salaam.
Uganda
UCDVO has worked in partnership with civil society organisations in Uganda for the last decade. In 2024 UCDVO will run three volunteer projects in Uganda. In Nansana, Wakiso district, with NGO Nurture Africa on two projects: Rehab Centre Health and Vocational Training programme and with social enterprise Eco Brix in Masaka on a sustainability project.