Our Background
SERVAS UGANDA
Servas Uganda is member of Servas International a peace non – governmental Interracial and International organization based on volunteer work.
It was founded in 1949 as a peace movement. Servas International is a non – profit making organization working to build understanding, tolerance and world peace. It operates through a network of Servas hosts around the world who are prepared to open their doors to travellers.
SERAVS INTERNATIONAL has consultative status as non – governmental organization with the U.N. Economic and Social Council. At the moment SERVAS has two representatives at the U.N. one in New York and one in Geneva. There are over 13,000 ‘’open doors’’ scattered in almost all countries.
Through SERVAS, travellers are offered the chance to meet hosts, their families and friends and participate in their everyday life. Where convenient hosts may offer two nights accommodation and invite travellers to share in their evening meal. The names and addresses of hosts appear in annually produced lists which are made available to approved travellers. Servas hosts represent ordinary people. The only requirements to join SERVAS as a host is the willingness to offer hospitality to travellers of any race and culture.
SERVAS encourage travelers to experience other societies more deeply and with more understanding than is possible with a casual or ‘’touristic’’ visit.
If you are interested in joining SERVAS, write to:
SERVAS UGANDA
Email: uganda@servas.org