You may need $5-15 per day for personal expenses such as water or soft drinks, taxi fares and shopping. The best way to make purchases is using a debit card or cash from an ATM machines, which are readily available (in airports and major hotels) and you can withdraw local currency. Another alternative is traveler's checks which are secure and can be cashed at local banks, during business hours.
In Uganda , people of US or European descent are considered wealthy regardless of personal financial circumstances. This will make you a target for pick-pockets and scam artists (”fly catchers”). Participants are advised to be cautious with their money when traveling through Uganda . Please remain alert and remember these suggestions:
Avoid external money pouches, dangling backpacks and camera bags.
Limit the amount of jewelry worn.
Don't flash money or your wallet.
Travel in pairs or groups to the ATM.
Remain aware of the exchange rate and actual cost of items.
Take requests for hand outs or donations lightly.
Store money in a secure, well-hidden place or safe at your accommodations.
Carry money in different pockets and places on your person.
The mission of IFRE Volunteers is to offer the most affordable as well as the highest quality volunteer and humanitarian abroad experiences - enabling us to make a contribution for all of humanity in its quest to make the world a better place. Through our volunteer and humanitarian trips abroad, we aim to spread love and compassion worldwide while improving the lives of destitute children and less-fortunate communities. We at IFRE also seek sustainable solutions in the fields of education, healthcare, conservation efforts and development issues through international volunteering.
