Help Build a Permanent Mosque for an Elderly Community Leader in Mbale, Uganda

In the hills of Mbale, Uganda, Mr. Ayubu, a revered elder in his 80s, has selflessly maintained a small mud mosque for decades. Despite having no electricity, clean water, or proper sanitation, he continues to serve the local community with unwavering devotion.

The mosque is unfit for safe use, especially during the rainy seasons that plague the region with flooding and cold. The structure is crumbling. The toilet is unsanitary. There is no light, and no clean water for ablution.

Ayubu’s dream is to build a permanent concrete mosque a safe, warm, and dignified space for prayer and community connection.

We're seeking dedicated volunteers on Idealist to help turn this vision into reality. Whether you're on the ground or thousands of miles away, your unique skills and time can make a meaningful impact.

HOW YOU CAN HELP AS A VOLUNTEER ON IDEALIST:

Remote Volunteers – Global Supporters Welcome

You don’t have to be in Uganda to help. You can make a real difference from anywhere in the world:

• Fundraising Champions: Organize local or online fundraisers, GoFundMe campaigns, or community drives.

• Grant Writers: Help identify and apply for small grants from faith-based or development organizations.

• Outreach Volunteers: Contact potential donors, faith groups, mosques, and nonprofits willing to support or sponsor.

• Digital Storytellers: Help create content (videos, posters, testimonials) to raise awareness online.

• Social Media Volunteers: Manage social media campaigns, promote on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.

• Architects & Engineers (Remote Consulting): Offer design advice, warm insulation ideas, rain-proofing suggestions.

• NGO Advisors or Legal Support: Help ensure any donations or NGO registrations are handled with transparency and compliance.

On-Site Volunteers – Volunteers Visiting Uganda

If you’re in Uganda or planning to visit, your presence and energy are needed:

• Construction Support: Assist in bricklaying, roofing, mixing cement, or site management.

• Electricians & Plumbers: Help install solar lighting, wiring, water systems, and a clean toilet.

• Logistics Help: Transport materials, organize labor, coordinate community work days.

• Community Mobilizers: Help engage local youth or elders to support and take part in the effort.

• Photographers/Journalists: Document the story for wider outreach and awareness.

WHY THIS MATTER'S:

This project is not just about bricks and mortar—it’s about:

• Preserving faith and community in a rural area

• Restoring dignity to an elder who has given so much

• Providing a clean, warm, and safe place to pray

• Uplifting an underserved Muslim community in Mbale

Every hour volunteered, every skill shared, and every dollar raised brings us closer to completing this deeply human and spiritual mission.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

• A willing heart to help.

• Basic communication skills in English.

Access to internet/email (for remote volunteers).

No prior experience required for most roles—just compassion and commitment

JOIN US

Let’s build a lasting legacy of faith, dignity, and community together—brick by brick, prayer by prayer.

You don’t have to be in Uganda to make a real impact in Mbale.