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Practical solidarity

Get involved in a way that communities can use.

Begin with a conversation. UPSDE can confirm current needs, safeguarding expectations and the most responsible way for your time or resources to help.

A UPSDE volunteer gently feeding an elderly community member during an outreach visit
Community outreach

01 · Volunteer

Volunteer your skills.

UPSDE welcomes people who can contribute relevant knowledge, time and consistent support. Roles should match current program needs and include clear responsibilities.

Ask about volunteering

Areas where skills may help

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Counselling and psychosocial support

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Education and learning support

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Community outreach

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Research and documentation

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Administration

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Communications and fundraising

02 · Institutional partnership

Build something accountable together.

Partnership may involve program funding, technical support, training, referrals, joint initiatives or responsible resource mobilization. Scope and reporting should be agreed before work begins.

Potential partners

  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Schools and training institutions
  • Government institutions
  • Businesses and professional groups
  • Donors and foundations
  • Faith and community organizations
Start a partnership conversation
A UPSDE community session in progress, with families and children gathered in a hall in Mwanza
Community session

03 · Donate materials

Give what is needed, when it is needed.

In-kind donations are most useful when the team has confirmed the need, quantity, condition and delivery plan. Please do not send items without arranging them first.

  • School and learning materials
  • Food and household essentials
  • Clothing in suitable condition
  • Approved health and care supplies
  • Professional services
  • Communication and documentation support
Check current material needs

04 · Support an initiative

Ask for verified support information.

No bank details or online payments are published yet.

UPSDE has not supplied verified donation channels for this website. Before contributing money, request the current initiative scope, approved payment information and an explanation of how funds will be received and documented.

Request verified donation information

Take the next step

Start with the need, then choose how to help.

Tell UPSDE what skills, materials, partnership capacity or initiative support you can offer.

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