In-Country Projects

"HELP International has the perfect amount of structure to give you lots of support if you need it, and yet enough autonomy to feel empowered in making your own decisions and creating your own experience. I loved HELP International because through them I discovered what I could do as an individual to make a difference in the world, and then they helped me do it. Because of the training and leadership we had, we were prepared to be culturally sensitive and good examples of Americans, and the people of Mukono thought very highly of us. HELP isn't a huge organization and it doesn't have a ton of resources, but I was impressed at how well they organized this experience and it inspired me to return next summer."

-Kindra Clemence, Uganda 2007

"No matter how much I taught or how much I served, I could never give more than I received. The Ugandan people have given me more than I can express. They are beautiful in every way. Their strength astounds me and their spirit inspires me. When I came they called me their hero, when I left they were mine."

- Ashley Rogers, Uganda 2008

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In-Country Projects

Power of participants

HELP International is different from similar organizations because we believe in the power of our participants to initiate and manage their own projects. We recruit highly capable participants who are given over 20 hours of training. Participants are set up with trusted partners and supported by in-country directors. Participants can create projects that fit their own talents and interests, while being responsive to the specific needs of a community. Because of this, HELP International is involved in a wide range of projects including:

Empowering communities and partnering for sustainability

In most cases, the solutions to a community's needs can be found within the community itself. HELP participants work with local leaders to address needs expressed by the local people. With participants in each country for only four months each year, part of the HELP International recipe for success is partnering with local organizations to ensure the continuity of our programs even after participants return home.