ABOUT US

UVIKIUTA is a Youth development Organization that values volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development. The

organization was established in 1983 to respond to the needs of young women and men to raise their living standards through

developing and enhancing social and economic capacities. Our goal is to contribute to build sustainable and self-reliant

communities through providing holistic experience that broaden minds, expand horizons and empower young people and their

communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  UVIKIUTA-Tanzania is founder

member of the Eastern African voluntary service Network (EAVS-Network), formally EAWA, Long term partner with Service

Civil International (SCI), Partner with most members of ALLIANCE and NVDA. We work also very close with Various

Government Departments, United Nations Volunteer Program (UNV), various local/ International higher learning institutions,

Non-Government and Community based organizations. 
SHORT TERM VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (International Work camps)
It is a unique cross cultural experiences program that connects people from around the world with local communities in

Tanzania. The program offers a powerful vision built on our belief that volunteers, young people and local hosting communities

 has a vital role to play in development and in building a more just and sustainable world community. The program is a tool to

demonstrate that, living and working together is not only possible but also rewarding. In this program we see the possibility of

program participants and the hosting communities exchange experience, and thus gain in-depth knowledge of other Social,

Cultural and economic realities of the world.

General Participation Conditions:

• Age: 18 years and above. No age limit. Younger Participants can be accepted provided that they are accompanied by

• Family, group, Senior, couples and disabled Participants: Families, groups, couples, seniors and those with disabilities are encouraged to join the program. However they should contact us in advance through their sponsoring organizations for

• Application: Application will be received only through sponsoring/Sending organization (s) in the country of applicants’

• Duration of the program: 2-3 weeks maximum. However Participant can apply for more than one project and stay longer in the country. Participants are expected to arrival on time and stay to the end. 
• Language: Official Languages of the program are English and Kiswahili.  However you do not need to be fluently, unless specified in the specific project. 
• Visas & Permits to stay in Tanzania: Program Candidates need to have appropriate visas to enter the country. The

• Finances:  Unless there is special arrangements with the sending organisation or indicated differently in the information