Volunteering

My first three-month stay at the orphanage is a time that will forever remain in my memory! The joy of the children, the openness, and the kindness of the Ugandan people made me feel as comfortable as if I were at home, and I long to return whenever possible. It was a time of new experiences, a sense of fulfillment, and stories of families and children that will stay in my heart for a lifetime. My visits in 2017 and 2018 were just as exciting—heartwarming reunions, conversations with the aunties, friends, and neighbors… It was wonderful to once again see the joyful, now much bigger children and spend a few unforgettable moments with them!

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I arrived in Masindi in 2020 and spent two months there. It was my first time in Africa, and I had no idea what to expect 🙂 I have spent the entire time at Home – sleeping and eating together with everyone, which allowed me to take part in all the daily household chores.

It’s not easy to summarize my volunteer experience at Window of Life in just a few sentences, but saying that after my first three-month stay, I returned there again within the same year, is probably the best proof that this is a magical place—one you want to return to and one you can’t help but miss! If I could, I would go back every year!

Two Weeks That Turn Life Upside Down In September, we land in Uganda once again. The scent of African soil—there’s something magical about it. You just have to experience it.

This was already my fifth trip to Africa, my third time volunteering, and my second time in the same place. But even a return visit to a familiar location brings certain concerns, and I wasn’t exempt from them.

Our stay in Masindi was short but very intense. It is an incredible place filled with positive energy. The Aunties have created a home-like environment for the children, a loving family that we were fortunate to become a part of.

I traveled to Masindi with mixed feelings, wondering if a short, one-month stay would truly make a difference. Now, I have no doubt—it was a wonderful decision.