Help on a small farm deep in the countryside + nursery school in Kitui county near Kyawea forest, Kenya .

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  Description

  I am Esther and now with my Sister Judy and her 4 years daughter manage a 7 acre farm deep in the countryside situated in Kitui county near Kyawea forest.
  Teach in a nursery school because at the moment the nursery school has no teacher.
  
  I started working on it during covid with my sister who later passed away during covid-19 to grow local vegetables to sell to the locals and this helps keep the farm running . It still has a lot to be done and I need help . It's a beautiful place nice for walks , bird watching , and very peaceful. the nearest town is like 30 mins. Want to learn about other cultures and give your expertise to the farm or the locals , teach in the neighboring primary school , just baby siting my niece or just help younger boys who use a dam which no longer can hold water as a their football pitch you are most welcome.
  
  I would also love help with making compost, January and June harvesting bean, and maize end of February and end of June . if you have any knowledge of permaculture farming. I also would like to plant more trees. There is monkeys, squirrels and some birds who destroy the crops so we keep watch but we don't kill them. It will be a nice experience and I'm sure you will love it.
  I also need help with building a septic tank and has an interest in biogas.
  There will be other opportunities to get involved in the community, teaching at a local school or life skills to young men and women in the community but that depends on what others interests you have when in Kenya .
  
  Our newest addition to the farm is 4 goats and 10 chickens.
  
  We will provide food, clean water and accommodation either at the farm or with my parents who are both 70 years. It 's also possible to have internet access , we use a small soler panel in the farm which you can charge your phone and for light but at my parents , have electricity but sometimes we have back outs.
  
  Please it will be lovely for you to come join us , the costs of managing the farm is so high and we don't want to close it down. We need your help please.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learn more about the culture, local food, Language, someone who enjoys walking, there are few places to go for a walk or hill climbing. There is few wild animals you might see when on the farm, antelopes, the hare, monkeys who sometimes destroy our crops, you might see variety of snakes which some might be poisonous but rarely unless you walking in the forest. Star gazing the sky is very clear most nights and also bird watching.

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  Help

  Teach in a nursery school because at the moment the nursery school has no teacher.
  
  I would like help with learning more about organic farming and permaculture farming . I also need help with building a small cottage using local materials available. It doesn't rain much so farming using less water.
  Helping with gardening and weeding.
  I also someone who can mentor young children who play football next my farm. they need help and guidance as they face difficulties and some dropped out of school because of difficult behavior and others lack of schools fees.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Spanish, French and German
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  Accommodation

  Free accommodation a single room made of mud, cooking with firewood or gas cylinder type of thing.

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  What else ...

  Bird watching, Hiking, walking arround the 3 hills surrounding us kyawea Forest , Mutonguni hills
  Kyulu hill just above us
  
  spend time with my parents and locals or playing football with the young boys in the evening or just sit and chill and read a book
  
  Other Places to Visit while in Kitui
  Visit South Kitui National Reserve.
  Explore Kanyonyoo Wildlife Conservancy.
  Go for a hike and bird watching at Mutito Hills.
  Stand on top of the famous Nzambani Rock.
  Visit the Mutomo Reptile Park.
  Explore and discover Muumoni Hills Forest.
  Go on a wildlife safari at Tsavo East National Park.
  Visit the Mutomo Hill Plant Sanctuary.
  the scenic V-shaped Ikoo Valley in Migwani.
  See the scenic Ngomeni Rock outcrop.
  Relax at the Kalundu Eco Park.
  Visit the Mwingi National Reserve.
  Worship at the historical Ikutha Church (AIC).
  Explore the Gai Rock in Kyuso.
  Go hiking and birding at Mutha Hills ,
  
  We have small shops near but are not stocked so the near by town is about 50 mins with big supermarkets and you can get most of things there. It's possible to go on the small passenger cars on Monday and Thursday to the market but Motorbikes are more reliable mode transport because they are available all the time.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We will provide food, clean water and accommodation either at the farm or with my parents who are both 70 years. It 's also possible to have internet access , we use a small soler panel in the farm which you can charge your phone and for light but at my parents , have electricity but sometimes we have back outs.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  yes

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week