Promote football, education, health, computers and farming with me to children on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya

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WE ARE DEALING WITH PROJECTS IN:
Sports ,Schools, Women and Youths' Empowerment,, Supporting the Less fortunate Children and households, Community Environmental Initiatives,and farming and SAFARIS around lake Victoria
Workshop skills
We are Looking for Volunteers, Donors, well-wishers, organizations and Foundations to work with. Drop an email to collaborate and partner with us on Local grassroot community projects in Nyagwethe village"home of nature" in Lake Victoria Kenya.

We reach and touch needy children, widows, widowers, youths, the aged and poor starving families in the community, We strive to provide access to basic quality education, Health-care, farming gears, facilitate Environmental Initiatives and empower the disadvantaged and less privileged/Less fortunate households and families for sustainable economic development and self-reliance
My name is Julius I’m blessed with a Lovely, patient and a welcoming family, a family with a higher hospitality and integrity to all Volunteers, visiting my home from different corners of the world.
I enjoy meeting people from all around the globe and sharing good times with them, I will respond to most of your emails , since I have easy access to the internet.

I'd be very happy if I could be of any help during and even before your stay, so feel free to ask anything - on getting around Nyagwethe village in lake Victoria ,learning Local Luo and Swahili languages, experiencing Suba and Luo cultures
Am really inviting people from Ukraine to join us

WELCOME EVERYONE
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
HOW VOLUNTEERS BENEFIT:
Volunteers have a trust based total freedom of doing whatever they want and visiting all places they would want to, we have neighbouring islands that they can visit
Volunteers Working with us will relax and participate in any manual work at their own wish
they will a quire several educational opportunities including visiting lake Victoria and interact with Local fishermen for more information. We have, guided and connected Volunteers with different types of organic farms owned by different growers on the Nyagwethe, Our Primary and Secondary Schools, Our Seasonal Streams,Tilapia Fish ponds, Gwassi Hills and even the beautiful view of Lake Victoria and the islands in it
They will enjoy pollution free environment with normal human temperature Climate

Those who like swimming will be swimming direct in lake Victoria which is only a few metres 250 meters from our home
Welcome everyone for cultural exchange
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I would like to be helped in
1.developing talent in football
2.languages eg French,Italian,Germany languages
3. In farm by teaching or showing us new methods from different countries
4.computer learning
5. Women empowering
6. Environmental protection
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning other languages and also ready to share mine Anyone who is interested in learning other languages is invited
Accommodation
Food and shelter is available
Three meals per day
What else ...
Helpers will have time to travel to various places and to learn our culture and customs and also to visit lake Victoria, transport is available
Helpers can visit ruma national park
Mfangano island but at their cost
And also for the love of children children are available to play with
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good network 4G but no wi-fi connection
Space for parking camper vans
Yes we have space for parking
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs and cats
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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10/08/2022

Left by Workawayer (Vera & Florian) for host

Staying in Nyagwethe was a life changing experience we will never forget. Julius and his family are very friendly and warm-hearted people, that made us feel at home from the first day we arrived. They took care of us and made everything to make our stay unforgettable without expecting anything in return. Besides, it was an amazing cultural… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2022

Left by Workawayer (Juan Lucas) for host

I spent 2 weeks with this lovely family. They treated me very well and I felt at home since the beginning. The village and the surroundings are very authentic, people live in very close contact with nature. I really enjoyed walking around and talking to the locals. Everyone is so nice and friendly. You will have good night conversations and cards.… read more

(Very good )

20/07/2022

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

After expending 3 weeks with Julius and his family ( maybe also my family now) I can just say that my heart and love is now bigger.
Time there was amazing and Julius was always taking good care of us and always asking if we were doing fine.
Food is more than amazing. Beliave me you will never be hungry there and the food it's outstanding.
Me… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2022

Left by Workawayer (Valentin & Coline) for host

What an Amazing experience... We will definitly not forget this one !
Julius and his family are incredible hosts. They always do their best to include you in the Nyagwethe community, that's what make your experience so immersive. You Can Ask every member of the family to share a day with them (fishing, teaching football, helping in the garage,… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2022

Left by Workawayer (Marian) for host

My one-month stay was unforgettable. First, I have to mention the delicious cooking of Melda & Snaida! The ladies prepare delicious lunches and dinners every day and you always get more food than you can possibly eat :) For breakfast, they would bring us fresh chapati or mandazi, warm tee all day, and various fruits and snacks here and there. The… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2022

Left by Workawayer (Sacha & Jonas) for host

Our experience here was amazing. Julius and his family are so kind and nice! We loved to spend time with his brothers as well. 1 month here has gone by too quick.
The food was so delicious and simple, chiemo ne mit!
The environment is really peaceful and that's a really good place to chill and rest. Unfortunately there's not a lot to do to help… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2022

Left by Workawayer (Gillian) for host

My time with Julius and his extended family was rich and healing for me....Having time to sink into their culture and rhythm and the nature around me was a gift my soul drank in!....There is no pressure to do anything, so if you are in need of rest and rejuvenation then this is your place!!....Three delicious meals are prepared and served to you… read more

(Very good )

06/05/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Rebecca )

Having Anna in our community was true blessing she is having a big heart she is kind and joyful
She really helped us in taking pictures very awesome photos .
She helped out wherever she was needed she was so friendly to everyone in the village
Anna is one of the people you will meet and never let go
Thank you so much for the help and support… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Anna-Rebecca ) for host

I spent about a week with Julius and his family, and I must say this was one of the most special experiences I have had during my WorkAway experiences in East Africa. The community welcomed me and I felt well, safe and comfortable. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was always ready for me and Snaider's cooking was AMAZING.

During my stay, Julius was… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (The Vinh) for host

I was in Nyagwethe for one month and I really loved my experience there as time flew by so fast. The scenic motor ride to the village was absolutely beautiful. From then on, I played football almost every day with the local kids from the village as the kids had a long school break and therefore came to the field every day. A refreshing tumble in… read more

(Excellent )

10/03/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Marouan & Alina)

Heeeeeey!!
Marouan and Alina is one of the people you will meet and never want to let them go. they are very gentle, very kind and hardworking, one worth living with
The whole family loves you
, Thank you so much for helping us in agricultural project, training our children and helping in building orphanage
You are a people with big heart please… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2022

Left by Workawayer (Marouan & Alina) for host

Me and Marouan spent two weeks with Julius and his family. It s a very warm place, they did their best to make us feel welcome and comfortable.
Lake Victoria is a stunning place, the sunsets are breathtaking and we enjoyed taking baths in the lake.
During our stay we introduced the basics of the computers to some of the kids at school, played… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host

It was my first workaway experience and i cannot express how grateful I am for the 2 month experience I had here :)

Julius and his family have always been so generous to me. Not once did I stay in a hostel or hotel during my 3 months stay in Kenya, instead i was invited and welcomed by his family/distant family in multiple cities. While I also… read more had unforgettable times outside of Nyagwethe, after leaving the village for 2 weeks, I decided to return. As I missed Julius, his family, the football team, the food and the unimaginable beauty of the lake.

The first days I arrived in Nyagwethe i was not alone. 4 other workawayers / friends stayed and helped me to adapt to the village life. For the rest of my stay I was the only workawayer (probably because of Covid travel restrictions). As especially the older family members didn't speak english, I started learning bits and pieces of Luo and it was such a joy as everybody loved seeing you trying to understand Luo :) Most of my time, I spent with Julius, his brother Charles and Bonface. During the day I played and coached football and spent a lot of time with the teenager and kids of the football club, visiting their homes and families or just strolling around. At night I would spent time with the family of Julius, play cards eat and talk all night.

I expected to be involved in the school before I came, but my small worry quickly disappeared as the village life and all the people in the village were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Sometimes I truly believe that they helped me more than I helped them, but while i was there i could see gradual and constant changes being made with Julius help. According to his life motto "Go slow and you'll reach faster" ;)

Of course there are some things you must be open to adapt, if you never been to the country side of Kenya.
For example: the sanitary situation or getting constant attention as you are visibly a foreigner (the reaction is almost always pure happiness).
I want to emphasize that you will adapt quite quickly if you're open to it. Sometimes the changes could even be extremely positive for instance: showering in the lake, became one of my best and most beautiful rituals of each day. I would take a swim in the lake, which flickering reflection of the setting sun will always stay in my memories.

So if you are open to truly open up to get to know, to adapt to life in the Luo culture and people (which is in my opinion more integral for my experience in Nyagwethe, than anywhere else I've ever been to), you are going to have a lovely experience as the people you meet make the experience :)

Erokamano Julius for absolutely everything :)

Kim

Tip: learning just a handful of words will be highly appreciated ;)

(Excellent )

25/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Pieter & Thérèse ) for host

We spent 10 very nice days in Nyagwethe alongside Julius and his family as well as some other volunteers. It is a pretty chilled place,so much that you have to push a bit for things to start. Julius had the idea of building tables for drying the fish, so we built it in 2 days with the help of the fundi.
Football is mostly on weekends, although… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Aitor) for host

I was there two weeks and I really enjoy that days. Super recommend for all football fans and also not football followers. All the family was really nice with me and it's close to Victoria Lake if you want to see the awesome sunset.

(Excellent )

19/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Maja)

It was with a great honor meeting Maja ,she really did a lot in my foundation, she is intelligent ,kind
Generous and joyful I lack words to describe her since she worth more ,it was sad saying goodbye to her .she help children in teaching them the computer basics honestly the children ware really happy and forever they will remember her
Hope one… read more

(Excellent )

12/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Maja) for host

I spent 2 weeks there and it was a great experience, an amazing cultural exchange, as Julius welcomes a lot of volunteers, which is a great opportunity to get to know not only the culture of the hosts but also other nationalities. Julius and his family are very warm people, with them I felt at home. Besides, the place itself is amazing, the lake… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Milica) for host

I stayed with Julius and the family for only a week, but it was a great experience for sure. Everybody was really welcoming - they treat you like a part of the family. Bonface, Charles and Julius are always there and mom and the girls will cook for you the real Kenyan food which you will absolutely love! I learned how to make mandazi and chapati… read more

(Very good )

06/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Tobias ) for host

It was a great pleasure for me to play for Julius and the football team. I was welcomed by everyone and it was great fun.
Julis' family is super nice and always there for you. There is a lot to discover in and around the place. The attitude of julius is unique in that he never gives up no matter where at what time. That's why I had my craziest… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias )

Heeeeeey!!
Tobias is one of the people you will meet and never want to let them go. He is a gentleman, very kind and hardworking, one worth living with
The whole family loved him
We loved your Life style my brother, Thank you so much for helping us in agricultural project training our children football skills
You are a man with big heart please… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Joanes & Mailys) for host

My name is Joanes and I stayed 2 weeks in Nyagwethe with my girlfriend, Mailys. What a beautiful experience we lived there with Julius, his family and the other workaway. They are lovely and generous people, we had such a good time living with them!
Nyagwethe is a small but beautiful village near the lake Victoria. We did so many cool activities… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jorge Alejandro) for host

Ber uru,

Visiting Nyagwethe was the best experience of my life. I truly can not express how thankful I am with the family and with hole village. Bonface, Julius and Charles simple become your best friends the first moment you arrive, they are amazing hosts, and share everything they have with you. With them you will have a second family that… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Is'ham) for host

I stayed with Julius family for a 2 weeks and then another 10 days and it was a nice place with beautiful nature around and nice family , the mom cooks nice food and the whole family are sweet and generous, There is not a lot of work to do it's mostly fundraising work I did a fundraising to build a toilet as they don't have toilet in the moment… read more

(Good )

24/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Alan) for host

Julius has some very talented boys, and it was inspiring to see how they developed even during my short stay there. Once they stick to a regular training schedule and get someone to repair the balls, I can see this region becoming well known for football talent in Kenya. Julius is a great host, we were fed constantly and got to explore the area a… read more

(Very good )

14/06/2021

Left by Workawayer (Vuk) for host

Even it was VERY short visit I have to say I am so happy I had to visit Julius, his family and all the kids who plays football. One great experience and will always looking forward to go back to real friends!

(Excellent )

14/06/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (GONZALO)

It was with a great honor meeting Gonzalo,He really did a lot in my foundation, during his stay he helped our Team with some football skills and honestly the boys were really happy with everything he was doing with them,Gonzalo made such powerful impact on our team and to children here during his stay. Of all the good things he has done Gonzalo is… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (GONZALO) for host

Heee Workawayers, if you really like football, you can go there have fun with the kids from Nyagwethe and eat a lot crazy good local food and good time with Julius and his family.
Also you can enjoy every day a great bath in the lake, enjoy the amazing sunset or sunrise there, a very good hiking around the mountains and meet the local fishermen… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2021

Left by Workawayer (Miller) for host

I had the opportunity to spend 10 days with Julius and his family and everything was fine, if you like to play soccer this is your place, if you like to have free time to meet people, this is your place, if you like to hike along the mountain this is your place, if you like to swim this your place, the food is very good! 😍😍😍😍

Advice: bring some… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2021

Left by Workawayer (Amit & Soumia) for host

Where to begin! This experience absolutely changed our lives! Julius and his family welcomed us with open arms and treated us like family. Everyone is so friendly and you could tell their number one priority was for us to feel as comfortable as possible and make our stay in Nyagwethe memorable. Well it truly was the most memorable and enlightening… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (moshe) for host

We stayed with Julias for over 2 weeks, and for a reason! Our stay with him was amazing, he is such a cool person, we had great conversations and overall a very good time!
We're definitely better at football now (thanks bro), the kids and the practices were something to look forward to every day. His mom's dishes are one of the best you can find… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Chris & Jun) for host

Julius, Boneface and the rest of the family were simply fantastic hosts. We were cared for like we were part of the family! They did so much for us while we were there staying with them and always tried to involve us when they could. We had a great time with these guys learning and playing football!
As for their project these guys are determined… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ignacio) for host

Boneface´s family, Julius, Boneface, Charles, Faith, Martin, Elmera, Auleria, Beth, Gift... They are my second family.
It is impossible to say something bad about this family, they have treated me better than mine. All the things I needed even more than I needed, there they were. They gave me everything without expecting anything in return.
The… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host

Julius and all his family were angels, truly. They were doing everything they could to make me feel comfortable and happy. Though they don't owe that much I felt like a king somehow .. it is too much sometimes haha.
I spent a lot of time with Julius and his big bro Bonface. I didn't spent as much time as I would have with Charles but it's for… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)

Romain was a very good worker. He was here almost 2 months and in that time he worked very hard every day. He knew his job and did it very well. He is very kind, intelligent, and honest. He is very good teacher and advisor. He even taught my family on how to farm before leaving! Our family will miss him a lot. Have fun in France, but please come… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alan)

Thank you Alan for you have been good to us by helping us in our grassroot projects, it was good time to be with you in our community ,we will miss you so much
Alan"coach" have been good to us by helping us in our football team indeed Alan is with great and amazing skills in football
Thanks once again to everything you offered to us and may you… read more

(Excellent )

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