Community Development in Uganda
- RESCHEDULED - January 17 - 31, 2027
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Join the Winter 2027 Uganda Field Course! 
Experience community-led development in action in Uganda! From Kampala to the Source of the Nile to the post-conflict recovery initiatives in Lira and Gulu, this field-based residential course immerses students in real-world examples of how communities are leading change.
Led by Research Faculty and Alumnus: Dr. Anthony Kadoma
Tentative agenda includes visits to Makerere University, first-hand experiences with youth-led health initiatives, conservation sites, and cultural centers — all rooted in SEED-SCALE principles of evidence-based, locally-driven action.
On this residential course you will:
- Learn about everyday efforts citizens make to improve their standards of living
- Learn about Government of Uganda’s efforts to create wealth for the citizens since 1995-2026 and beyond
- Witness community efforts to environmental conservation through collective action and the use of human energy
- Experience the different cultures and traditions in Uganda through music, dance, and drama to relate with students’ own traditions.
- Find time to reflect and relate what is happening in Uganda with the student’s community and country
- Recommend practical ways to improve standards of living while maintaining a human-nature balance
Select Site Visit Partners
IIRR (International Institute for Rural Reconstruction)
IIRR works with rural people to build resilient communities and advance socioeconomic equity through creative, community-led action.
Youth Alive Uganda
Youth Alive Uganda aims to reduce new infections, continue and scale up core service delivery for OVC and their caregivers improve pediatric/adolescent HIV/AIDS outcomes by ensuring that OVCs have access to quality HIV and social protection services necessary to build their resilience to prevent and respond to HIV and violence against children in their communities.
Kabarole District Local Government
Kabarole’s government mission is to achieve sustainable socio-economic development through efficient provision of quality services to the people in conformity with national policies and local priorities.
KIIMA Foods
Learn from KIIMA Foods about sustainable agriculture, food security, rural livelihoods, and community self-reliance.
CODEA
Visit CODEA to explore links between environmental protection, sustainable livelihoods, community health, and inclusive development.
MCDO
MCDO examines community-led development around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and how tourism can support poverty reduction.
Schedule in Uganda
- January 17 - 20| In and around Kampala
Visit IIRR, Komamboga Community Health Care, and other organizations in and around Kampala
- January 21 – 22 | Jinja and Lira
Travel to Lira District and stop at Jinja Source of the Nile. Learn about community efforts to recover from the Lord Resistance Army war.
- January 23 - 24 | Kasese
Travel to Kases District, home to major tourism assets including the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Students learn how conservation and ecotourism impact communities.
- January 25 - 27 | Kisoro
Travel to Kisoro District. Field visit with Kisoro Concern for the Marginalised People’s Organisation, including schools and communities.
- January 28 - 30 | Kampala
Return to Kampala, passing through Mbarara City, the second-largest city in Uganda, visit Igongo Cultural Site, Masaka City, and cross the Equator. Back in Kampala, there will be time for individual exploration and student presentations.
- January 31
Departure back home
*Dates and schedule subject to change
Course Instructors
Dates
January 17 – 31, 2027 (in Uganda)
Cost
Current Future Generations University Students^
Non-students
Cost is based on a minimum of 15 students.
^Thanks to a generous donor, program costs for current Future Generations University students will be covered in shared accommodations. Students pay only for academic credits at the same rate as other courses.
^^Single accommodations may not be available at all locations.
What is included:
- Group transportation for group activities for the duration of the program
- Accommodation in shared rooms. Single rooms, where available, are an additional cost.
- A full program of academic activities and site visits
- All group meals within Uganda
- Gratuities (tips) for group meals and activities
What is not included:
- Travel between your home and Kampala, Uganda
- Passport and visa costs
- Meals taken on your own and gratuities at those meals
- Items of a personal nature, such as toiletries, clothing, snacks, etc.
- Anything not specifically listed as included above or in the itinerary
Deadline Information
Registration deadline: November 1, 2026
Tuition due by: December 1, 2026
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