Exchange Visits

Twinning Project Exchange Visits

If you or a group / organisation that you belong too would like to take part in an exchange visit then please read the information below

Exchange visits to Uganda from England, or from Uganda to England are organised through the Queen Elizabeth Parks Twinning Project's Organising Team.

Anyone who would like to take part obviously needs to share the Project's aims and objectives and agree to take part in some of the funding raising activities.

Exchange visit participants also have to agree to part in some sort of community based activity whilst on their visit and agree help in the promotion and publicity of the Project.

The key thing is that you need enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to share your skills, passion for the project and experience with others.

The costs have been outlined below, however the Project is currently seeking sponsorship and grant aid, so it might be possible to support some participants.

So please do not let the potential cost, stop you from applying to take part, we may be able to help.

(There are more details below)

This is a picture a twinning project exchange visit September 2009

To see more photos from the Twinning Project's Ranger exchange visits to the UK and Uganda and some of the fundraising events and activities please visit www.queenelizabethparks.spaces.live.com

Exchange Vists to Uganda

Participants are expected to provide thier own airfare and food costs.

Airfares vary currently from £550- £880

In some cases we can provide help with travel arrangements whilst in Uganda.

Accomodation would at the Project's House 'Hippo House' which is situated within the Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The use of the property has been donated by the management of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, for which the Twinning Project is very grateful.

A small charge will be levied locally for cleaning and it is possible to hire a cook for the duration of your stay at Hippo House.

The visit are generally themed around the skills and experience of the participants, but anyone can take part and often all you need is the enthusiasm to get involved.

As already mentioned some support might be available to you so please contact the Project for more details.

For those who want a more up-market experience a range of other accomodation is available within the QE National Park at your own expense.

Please contact the Twinning Project in England to discuss your requirements in more detail.

Students and post gradute researchers are welcome but different conditions apply

Exchange Visits to England

Particpants are expected to provide thier own airfare and contribute towards food costs.

Airfares vary currently from £550- £880

Accomodation will be provided by Volunteers and supporters of the project in England. (So your costs will range from free to a small donation depending upon your requirements)

A range of bed and breakfast / hotels is available for those who want to pay for other accomodation

Travel whilst taking part in the exchange visit in England will be supplied by the Twinning Project and the Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Some financial support is available to Ugandan citizens wishing to take part exchange visits so please contact the Project for more details.

For young people aged 17- 21, a competition is being launched by QENP and the Twinning Project which will enable 6 young Ugandans to win an exchange trip to England during 2011.

Please keep checking this website for more details.

UWA Staff are subject to a separate arrangement and should consult with their Line Manager for more details.

Exchange Vists planned for 2010 / 2011

Summer 2010

A visit to England by staff of the QENP. This visit will focus on developing the links created during last year's Ugandan visit. And will be part of the staff development programme.

September 2010

Visit to Uganda by a group of young people from the East Hampshire Area

They will be seeking to create cultural links and will be helping to set up a competition which will offer young 6 young Ugandans the chance to visit East Hampshire in 2011.

Winter 2010/11

Volunteer / Ranger visit to the National Park and surrounding area. Continuing the work of the Project with local schools and communities.

Other Visits being planned include

Visit to Uganda looking at Bats

in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, and delivering Ranger training on bat conservation, monitoring and presenting bats to visitors.

An Education Exchange Visit

We are trying to arrange for 6 teachers from England and Uganda to take part in an exchange.

A Health Education VIsit

We are planning to organise a visit to Uganda and a project based around community health issues.

This will take place during 2010.

2 places are already booked and we have vacancies for another 4-6 people.

So if you are a nurse, doctor or medical professional and keen on the idea of Volunteering in Uganda please get in contact.

More visits are being planned details will be posted here very soon

The Queen Elizabeth Parks Twinning Project

'Bringing Conservation Communities Together'