Team 1

Depart 16th July 2015Dublin 11:05 - Istanbul 17:20Istanbul 18:20 - Entebbe 02:50 (17th)

Return 30th July 2015Entebbe 03:50 – Istanbul 10:10Istanbul 13:15 – Dublin 15:50

Team 2

Depart 31st July 2015Dublin 11:05 - Istanbul 17:20Istanbul 18:20 - Entebbe 02:50 (1st)

Return 15th August 2015Entebbe 03:50 – Istanbul 10:10Istanbul 13:15 – Dublin 15:50

• Information Booklet

• Medical and Vaccination Form

• Forms to be signed

• Your Skills

• Learn some Luganda!

Total: £1500

£1000 to cover costs and at least £500 for give to the community

Incorporated Costs:

Return FlightsTravel InsuranceAfrican Road TransportAccommodationMealsWaterInsurance

We ask for each team member to fundraise at least £500, which we will give to the school and community for animal projects, medical centre and upkeep.

Project Costs:

• Materials

• Transportation

Personal Additional Costs:

• Vaccinations/Anti-Malarial

• Visa/Passport

• Additional Drinks

• Spending money (£200 max)

• Bus travel to Dublin airport

You should make an appointment with your GP NOW to discuss the vaccinations involved. Some are free on the NHS, others you will have to pay for.

- YELLOW FEVER: If your GP cannot give you this then you will need to contact the Lisburn Health Clinic. But check with your GP first.

- Hep A- Diphtheria- Tetanus- Polio- Typhoid- Tuberculosis (TB)- Meningitis- Rabies- Hepatitis B- Malaria tablets: Discuss with your GP

There are 3 types of antimalarials used to prevent and treat malaria.

1 daily & 7 days after return – Approx £60 – prices change each year

Prevention: the adult dose is one adult-strength tablet a day. It should be started just one or two days before your trip, taken every day that you are in Uganda and for seven days after you return.

Recommendations: a lack of clear evidence means that this antimalarial should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is also not recommended for people with severe kidney problems.

Possible side effects: intestinal upset, headaches, skin rash and mouth ulcers.

Other factors: it is more expensive than other anti-malarials.

1 daily & 28 days after return – Approx £9

Prevention: the dose is 100mg daily as a tablet or capsule. You should start the tablets two days before you travel, take them all the time you are in Uganda and for four weeks after you return.

Recommendations: not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, people who are sensitive to tetracycline antibiotics or people with liver problems.

Possible side effects: sunburn due to light sensitivity, stomach upset, heartburn and thrush. It should always be taken with food, preferably when standing or sitting. Doxycycline reduces the effectiveness of combined hormone contraceptives, such as the contraceptive pill or contraceptive patches.

Other factors: if you take doxycycline for acne, it will also provide protection against malaria as long as you are taking an adequate dose (ask your GP). Doxycycline is relatively cheap.

1 weekly (1 week prior & 4 weeks after) - approx £20

Prevention: the adult dose is one tablet weekly. It should be started three weeks before you travel, taken all the time you are in Uganda and for four weeks after you get back.

Recommendations: it is not recommended if you have epilepsy, seizures, depression or other mental health problems, or if a close relative has any of these conditions. It is not usually recommended for people with severe heart or liver problems.

Possible side effects: dizziness, headache, sleep disturbances (insomnia and vivid dreams) and psychiatric reactions (anxiety, depression, panic attacks and hallucinations). It is very important to tell your doctor about any previous mental health problems, including mild depression. Do not take this medication if you have a seizure disorder.

Other factors: if you have not taken mefloquine before, it is recommended that you do a three-week trial before you travel to see whether you develop any side effects.

Individuals travelling on an Irish Passport do not need a visa for Uganda. Their passport will be stamped on entry to the country.

Requirements for visa application:- A completed application form (we will give you this at a future team meeting), one passport sized photograph, stamped addressed envelope and the correct visa fee (£30 postal order made out to Uganda High Commission).- Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from the proposed date of entry.

We will need to collect all British passports at a future team meeting. We will remind you closer to the time.

• Anti-malarial tablets (put them in your HAND luggage)• Bible / Notebook & Pen• Sleeping Bag• Toiletries • Torch / Headtorch (including batteries)• Motion Sickness pills if necessary• First Aid kit (insect bite cream, anti-diarrhoeal tablets, Dioralyte, antihistamine• tablets if necessary, painkillers, blister plasters, lip balm, after sun cream, ordinary • plasters, any prescription medication you are on, antibiotics)• Suncream• Antibacterial hand cleaning gel• Sunglasses and sunhat• Camera (plus charger)• Alarm clock• Spare glasses/contact lens if necessary• Insect repellent• Light raincoat (Mac-in-a-Sac is ideal)• Fleece/hoody/jumper (for the cool evenings)• Pillowcase• Tissues• Money belt• Earplugs• Work Clothes / Steel Toe cap boots (if building)

In Uganda it is important to dress appropriately. You can undermine and threaten the experience of a team if you violate the local dress code.

A fleece is useful as the evenings can be cool, especially if there has been some rain. Waterproof raincoat.

Sun hat / baseball cap / bandana/sunglasses for protection from the sun.

Footwear: flip flops are fine for around your accommodation, but it is not advisable to wear them outside. You should wear comfy, sturdy sandals for walking, playing and working. Closed in shoes are advisable in areas where the hygiene isn’t great…this will protect you from ‘jiggers’.

No clothing should be excessively tight. You will want loose clothing in the hot weather anyway.

Women must wear skirts and they must be knee or full length. Mini skirts are not acceptable. Exposing the stomach or anywhere above the knees hints at promiscuity in African culture.

T-shirts should cover your shoulders and should not be too tight. Cropped tops are not acceptable.

Trousers are only acceptable in Kampala. If you wear shorts in the city centre they must be knee length. Trousers and shorts are fine in your accommodation.

T- Shirts and shirts – bring short sleeved and a few long sleeved. Remember that white shirts will not stay clean for long!

Shirt – you may want to bring one for church services/formal gatherings.

Trousers / shorts – long shorts would be acceptable on building sites; otherwise full length trousers are acceptable.

Sun hat / baseball cap / sunglasses for sun protection

Time has a different emphasis and meaning in Uganda.

Often nothing starts when it is scheduled, yet it always seems to get done in the end! You will find this out yourself.

Expect delays and enjoy them when they happen – use them to build relationships or for fellowship.

Africans often don’t just work towards finishing a task – they build friendships in the process.

Kids at the primary school and high school may ask you for items, to pay for school fees or to sponsor them.

You may be asked for money, mobile phones, clothing, contact details…the list goes on.

While the request may be genuine, it is often difficult to know that within the time limit of your visit. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot help.

Contact a team leader before giving anything away.

It is important to:

• Be polite but firm in your answer• Be consistent – make sure everyone follows the same rule• ALWAYS CONSULT A TEAM LEADER before you

suggest/promise/give anything out• Be careful not to make promises you cannot keep• DO NOT give out money or other items requested• DO NOT give out mobile numbers, email addresses, contact

details• Remember it is ok to say NO

- Working with students at the school, alongside the teachers and those in the surrounding community, improving their skills

- Maintenance

- Building

- Primary school programme: memory verses, songs, crafts and games

- Students remain at school until 10th August so we can still help them. Train those that work at the guesthouse and help in the community.

- Primary school programme: memory verses, songs, crafts and games

- Maintenance

- Building

- Possible work on the farm

JOINERY

METALWORK

ELECTRIAL WORK

ENGINEERING

BUILDING

MAINTENANCE

COMPUTERS/ICT

TEACHING

SEWING

KNITTING

CROCHETING

FIRST AID

FOOD HYGIENE

MUSIC SKILLS/TUITION

FARMING

VETERINARY WORK

Let us know what skill(s) you would like to do. Fill in the form in your info pack.

Nothing new to report – all good so far

Sunday 1st February 2015 at 3pmRaffrey Church Halls

(Team meetings held on the 1st Sunday of each month)

e: ugandacal@gmail.com t: 07891053438