Teach Arts & Crafts (DIY Projects) Uganda

The Ssamba Foundation provides at-risk children and youth a safe environment in which they participate in any number of extra-curricular activities. These activities are designed to provide kids from 6 to 17 years old with creative outlets and opportunities to make constructive use of their time. The project is managed by local social workers with the support and involvement of international volunteers.

Support the education and development of vulnerable children by volunteering to teach arts and crafts or DIY projects in Uganda. Arts and crafts teach children problem solving skills which lead to success. Arts and Crafts can teach perseverance and patience. Using arts and crafts can also be an excellent way to facilitate language learning with young children.

Arts and crafts can be a great way to include cross-curricular activities in the language classroom. Children can incorporate drama skills using masks they have made for role plays. They can use their knowledge of geography to make flag posters. We ask volunteers interested in this program to commit at least 28 days (4 weeks) in order to ensure a worthwhile experience. But we accept volunteers from a minimum of 2 weeks’ duration.

At Ssamba Foundation we understand that children learn best when they can use all their senses, and crafting is one teaching tool that allows children a wide variety of experiences. Making crafts help children improve their manual dexterity, and give them the opportunity to discover how to use new tools, materials, and methods. Crafts and other artistic endeavors can help children achieve success in all areas of their lives.