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Join us in supporting teen mothers and our soccer academy in Oyugis, Kenya

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My name is Stacy, a 24-year-old lawyer from Kenya. I live in Oyugis, a vibrant town in Homa Bay County, where I run community projects focused on empowering young people through education, child protection, and sports.

I started my first project in 2020, immediately after finishing high school. What began as support for 17 vulnerable teenage mothers has grown into a program that has helped more than 40 young mothers continue their education and rebuild their lives. Some of the girls we supported are now completing college and university studies.

Our program provides educational support, mentorship, and, in some cases, emergency shelter for young mothers and their babies. We also assist vulnerable children and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds who need help accessing education and protection.

Through this work, I now collaborate with the Children's Services Department at Oyugis Law Courts, where I support initiatives focused on the welfare and protection of children within our community.

As a volunteer, you may have the opportunity to:
1. Spend time with teen mothers and their children.
2. Assist with educational and mentorship activities.
3. Support community outreach programs.
4. Learn about child protection work in a Kenyan community setting.
5. Experience daily life in rural Kenya and interact with local families.

Our Soccer Academy
In August 2025, we launched a soccer academy to provide young people with a safe environment to develop their talents and build life skills through sport.

The academy serves boys and girls aged 7–25 years. We currently work with talented players from different schools and have already helped several secure educational opportunities through sports. Our senior men's team is competing in the local Sub-County League and has been performing exceptionally well.

We are also building a girls' football program, with a special focus on supporting talented girls from vulnerable backgrounds, including some of the young mothers in our program.

Volunteers can help by:
1. Coaching football or assisting during training sessions.
2.Organizing sports activities and fitness programs.
3. Mentoring young players.
4. Sharing skills in leadership, teamwork, and personal development.
5.Taking photos, videos, or helping with social media if interested.

Our New Volleyball Program
We are currently developing a volleyball team after receiving requests from young people in our community who are passionate about the sport. We hope this program will create even more opportunities for youth development and talent growth

What We Hope to Share
We are not a large organization.We are a community-driven initiative built on passion, commitment, and a desire to create opportunities for young people.

Volunteers who join us become part of our daily life, our projects, and our community.

If you enjoy working with children, youth, sports, education, or community development, we would be delighted to welcome you to Oyugis and share this journey with you.

We look forward to meeting you and learning from each other!
Types of help and learning opportunities

Charity Work

Art Projects

Language practice

Teaching

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Help around the house

Light maintenance

Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests

Farming

Videography

Politics / Social justice

Technology

Events & social

Charity work

Plant care

Writing

Photography

Performing arts

Music

Languages

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Water sports

Sailing / Boating

Fitness

Dancing

Beach

Adventure sports

Camping

Cycling

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Outdoor activities

Team sports
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

1. A chance to live in nature, surrounded by trees, and away from the busy cities.
2. Chance to experience true African lifestyle.
3. Freedom to interact with our players , babies and teen mothers.
4.A chance to create lifelong memories while making a real impact.
5. Being part of our community forever( if you would love to😊)
Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help

HELP NEEDED.
SOCCER ACADEMY
1. Coach for senior boys team
2. Coach for senior girls team
3. Coach for U17 boys team
4. Coach for U15 boys team
5. Coach for U11 team.

During school going days, the coaches will team between 3 pm-6pm.

During holidays the volunteer will coach between
10 am-12:30 noon and
2pm-5pm.

HElP NEEDED
TEEN MOTHERS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
1. Babysitting role
2. Cooking
3. Teaching ( Biology,Maths, Chemistry, English)
4. Counseling
5.Mentorship
6. Art and creative work (drawing)
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Luo: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
French: Beginner

This host offers a language exchange
I can fluently speak in English, Kiswahili and Luo. Additionally, I have taken classes in French and currently learning Chinese(mandarin)
Accommodation

The volunteers will stay with us and the girls all through the time they spend with us at our facility.

The volunteer will have his/her bed/room at all time as we are deliberately accepting not more than 2 volunteers at a time.

There is electricity. We also provide mattress,bedsheet, duvet, bed and mosquito net.

We provide free meals often African dishes.

Your security within the premise is guaranteed.

We also have a house help around the premise.
What else ...

Kenya is one of the countries with great potential when it comes to the tourism sector. our community has got several tourist attraction sites the volunteers can visit during there free time like:
1. Nyabur odiegi( cave where people from different countries come and stay in while praying).
2. Gold mines around( you are allowed to go under the ground where they mine gold).
3.Lake Victoria
4. Ruma National park
5. Maasai Mara National Reserve
6 Amboseli National Park
7. Nairobi National park
8. Lake Nakuru National park
9. Lamu Island
10.Diani Beach
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- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
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Yes
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It's okay
Can possibly accept pets

Yes
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Two
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21 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer (Giovanni) for host

I stayed at Stacy's place for a month, and it was such a wonderful experience. I lived with her mom, dad, and three teenage moms, along with their two children (Cecilia and Gifton 💕).

Everyone was incredibly kind and made me feel at home from the very beginning. My role was to coach the U14 soccer team, and the kids were amazing—full of energy … read more

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20 Jul 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Giovanni)

We had the wonderful opportunity of hosting Gio in our home, and it was truly a memorable experience for our entire family.

Gio is incredibly jovial, friendly, and easy to get along with. He has a warm personality that makes everyone around him feel comfortable. He is the kind of person you would gladly want to have around all the time.

What … read more

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14 Feb 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

We had the privilege of hosting Mark at our place, and we are forever grateful that he chose us.
Our house aunty describes him as the neatest, friendliest, and most humble white person she has ever met. My dad thinks he is one of the most unique volunteers he has ever encountered. My mum says he is someone worth keeping in your space forever. The … read more girls kept asking why he couldn’t stay longer like some of the other volunteers. Our senior team believes his training session was one of the most fun sessions of 2026. And we all agree he is the kind of volunteer every host would love to have.

Mark stayed with us for one week, but his impact goes far beyond those seven days.

He is so kind-hearted and always willing to embrace the lifestyle of his host. He adapts easily to new environments and makes work easier for everyone around him. He is generous, thoughtful, and deeply caring.
He surprised the girls at school with a visit and bought them new uniforms, spending his own resources just to see them happy. He also surprised our football team with new jerseys for their games, took time to play with them on the field, and even coached them.

His impact on our lives and the community cannot be measured by just one week.

Because he embraced the idea of supporting our players and helped find ways to make it possible, some of our football players from needy families now have full scholarships at St. Francis Gekendo Senior School. He personally ensured the admission of our first three players to the senior school, bought them boots, and even surprised the school with new partnership jerseys between our academy and the school’s football club.

Parents are now happy and thanking me for work that was largely done by Mark 😂.

When one of our teen mothers, Jacky, lost her mum to cancer, Mark took the time to stand with her family. He helped in the process of removing the body from the morgue and taking her mother home. This is something Jacky and her family deeply appreciate. He joined them in their pain and comforted them during such a difficult time.
We only had one week with Mark, and it was sad to see him leave. He is humble and does everything in his power to fit in. He is friendly, fun to engage with, and a joy to have around.
Mark, this is your home, and you are welcome anytime you feel like coming back home. Thank you, and we look forward to having you around next year.

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29 Jan 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (thandekanm)

Mama Thandeka is a nice and kind woman.
And I am sincerely sorry that we were not able to help make her volunteer experience the best.

We all appreciate the time you spent with us at the facility. Thank you for teaching the girls and thank you for the donations. Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us.

We all wish you the best in life.

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27 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer (thandekanm) for host

I spent 2 weeks of December 2025 volunteering at this organisation in Oyugis, Kenya. They host vulnerable teens and teen mums and offer them schooling opportunities and a home. The Organisation is run by an inspirational young lady (a 23-year-old Kenyan) called Stacy Nick, with the support of her mum and dad. The volunteering started off well and … read more I was very well received by Stacy, her parents and her brother. After some delay in receiving my volunteer schedule I finally got involved with teaching English and History in the mornings to the girls aged between 13-18 and I did some group coaching with the girls in the afternoons. I was pleasantly surprised by how enthusiastically they participated in the coaching. All the Teen Girls were such a pleasure to be around and I felt truly blessed to spend time with them. I was privileged to be able to buy a small Fridge and Gas stove for the Organisation. At the end of my 2nd week, I fell ill on a Friday and became increasingly worse on Saturday. Lab tests at the hospital confirmed that I had Malaria and I also had a bacterial infection from water and food.
On the Friday when I fell ill, I also shared with Stacy my observations on what I perceived to be overly harsh punishment of 1 of the girls. I had observed that one girl has been moved from the shared room with the other girls and she also did not go with us to the river to collect water. Stacy explained the reason and I shared that as a Mum (which Stacy is not); I felt that the punishment did not fit the deed, whilst I totally understood the need to sometimes punish the girls. I also shared feedback that some girls felt as though they were not being heard and they felt that Stacy often didn’t give them a chance to share their side of the story before she made up her mind on something. I advised Stacy that the as the girls were already coming from vulnerable backgrounds, perhaps she could review some of her punishments and allow the girls to share their side before she formed an opinion. I noticed that Stacy’s attitude towards me became quite negative after I shared my observations and feedback. I became progressively more ill whilst Stacy and the girls were at Sabbath church. I called Stacy’s brother asking him to please take me to the hospital. This illness cut short my volunteering. Stacy’s brother and his wife took me in to their home in town and drove me twice a day for the injections I needed to get at the hospital. They looked after me till I was well and well after that. During all my time recuperating at Stacy’s bother’s house, Stacy never once called me to ask how I was doing. She runs the Organisation based on her Christian faith. I found it really surprising that she never ever called me or her brother to enquire about my health and well-being as a Volunteer at her organisation. I lived with her brother and his wife for 1 month and spent Christmas with them. They looked after me as though I was their mum. I am eternally grateful to them. I never continued volunteering after recovering from illness due to Stacy’s negative attitude towards me. I was supposed to volunteer for 2 months.
What can be improved:
1. I had observed that the hygiene standards at homestead where I lived with Stacy and the girls were not up to Par and can be greatly improved. There was a young 18-year-old lad form the UK who was also volunteering & I noticed he didn’t eat much of the food that was served at the homestead. He was wise. I observed Maize flour and other foods were often left uncovered with insects flying around and in one case, I saw a hen her brood of baby chicks walking on top of some food in an uncovered pot. Both the personal hygiene and environmental hygiene can be greatly improved. When I offered to help improve this aspect of the personal hygiene and environmental hygiene, Stacy was not open to the suggestion even though her sister-in-law who would help us, is a Public Health Specialist.

2. Stacy is an inspirational young lady who is doing great work with these teen girls. I pray that as she matures, she will learn to be more open to listen to others’ opinions and to accept feedback as an opportunity for improvement.
Be that as it may I wish Stacy nothing but the best in her mission to give a second chance to vulnerable teenage girls. I pray that she will serve them with a heart of love based on her Christian faith and not with a harsh heart, knowing that we all make mistakes and that no-one is perfect, not even her. Many thanks Stacy for the opportunity to serve and volunteer here. God bless you and your very noble Organisation.

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21 Jul 2026

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20 Jul 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Giovanni)

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14 Feb 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

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29 Jan 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (thandekanm)

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27 Jan 2026

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27 Dec 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)

We had the great privilege of hosting Jacob. His young age, positive attitude, and friendliness made it easy for our senior boys to relate to him and work closely with him.

Jacob quickly became well known in Oyugis. Almost all the local clubs knew him and our club because of his hard work and dedication. He went above and beyond to ensure that … read more

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20 Oct 2025

Left by Workawayer (Akiyoshi) for host

I stayed for two weeks, and it was truly a wonderful experience.
Playing soccer with the boys was one of the best parts of my stay.
They were full of energy, passion, and love for the game.
They were honest, pure, and had truly beautiful personalities.
I looked forward to seeing their progress every day, and I’m confident they will become stronger … read more

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16 Oct 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Akiyoshi)

We had the wonderful opportunity to host Aki for around three weeks, and it was truly an amazing experience. He was a huge help with coaching the older boys, who absolutely loved him and enjoyed every part of their soccer training sessions with him. I never had to worry whenever I was away I was confident that everything was in good hands.

Aki … read more

(Excellent)

4 Oct 2025

Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host

I had the absolute pleasure of staying with Stacy, and honestly, she’s such an amazing host! From the very first day, she made me feel completely welcome and part of the family.
We even got to travel to Nairobi together, which was such a fun and memorable trip. Stacy showed me so much — not just around the city, but I also learned a lot about … read more

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26 Sep 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)

We had the privilege of hosting Johanna at our new facility in Guu for three weeks, and honestly, it was such a wonderful experience. She’s kind, positive, easy-going, and just the type of volunteer anyone would be lucky to have around.

She came at a time when most of our girls were in school, with only three older girls and their kids at home, … read more but she immediately jumped in and made herself super useful. She spent time teaching Vivian (who’s waiting to join school next year) Mathematics, CRE, and English. She also stepped up big time when we received a lost-and-found child from the Department of Children Services.She handled the case with the Children’s Office on her own, with so much professionalism and care.

Johanna also embraced our sports program with so much energy. Not only did she support the kids in soccer training, but she even bought equipment for badminton and volleyball, and helped supervise the daily training sessions at the facility. Thanks to her, I even got to visit Decathlon for the first time 😂.

And as if that wasn’t enough, she noticed how much laundry was taking up the girls’ time, and decided to buy us a huge washing machine so the girls could focus more on their studies. It’s still new to us 😅, but it’s already a blessing and will definitely serve its purpose in the long run.

She fit in so easily with both the staff and the girls. Whether it was cheering the Kenyan team at the stadium, taking the girls out for fun, or just being there for them every day, she always had their happiness at heart. That’s something really special about her.

The girls also loved her cooking especially her spaghetti, which became such a hit that some would sneak out in the night just to grab extra plates 😂. And she was so sweet with the little ones, Baby Gift (our “crying hero” 😅) and Baby Cecilia, caring for them with so much patience and love.

Johanna is flexible, hardworking, fun, and incredibly friendly. She won hearts not only in our home but even in town.Everyone wanted to be her friend. Hosting her wasn’t just about having a volunteer, we gaining a real sister and friend.

We are so grateful for the time we had together, and we already miss her a lot. Even the community keeps asking, “Where is our mzungu?” 😅. Johanna, you’ll always have a family here in Oyugis. We wish you all the best back home and can’t wait to see you again.

Highly, highly recommended to any host, you’ll be very lucky to have her!

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4 Sep 2025

Left by Workawayer (Benedetta) for host

I only got to stay with Stacy for a week after a not-so-great experience with another Workaway host, and it honestly felt like such a blessing. From day one I felt completely at home. Stacy was super understanding and even found ways for me to be useful even though I couldn’t teach the girls.
Stacy and her parents are just amazing. Big hearts, … read more

(Excellent)

15 Aug 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Benedetta)

We spent a whole week with Benny, and we couldn’t have enough of her. She came at a time when the girls were moving to their new home, and she was incredibly helpful in settling things and arranging the houses. She is always smiling and easy to relate with. Benny is very flexible and gladly takes up any role given to her.

She helped me with … read more

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24 Aug 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Emil)

We were so lucky to host Emil as our very first volunteer for our soccer team! He is easy-going, jovial, and such a friendly person. Even though we had just relocated to a new place, he adapted quickly and made everyone feel comfortable.

He is a true football enthusiast and a great player as well. He followed instructions easily, was always ready … read more

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23 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer (Emil) for host

Stacy is a wonderful young lady, and my time with her was truly life-changing. She is always there to help and knows so many hidden gems around Oyugis. I stayed for two weeks, and I would have loved to stay even longer if I had the time!

I had the chance to be the first football coach for Stacy’s team, and it was such a fun experience. I quickly … read more

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31 May 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)

Lou is a kind, beautiful soul, and we are deeply grateful that she chose to be part of our family and mission. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond what was expected of her.

She diligently tutored our girls, both during school holidays and every evening after school. Without being asked, she also helped care for the children and … read more

(Excellent)

31 May 2025

Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host

My time in Oyugis with Stacey and her family, along with the amazing teenage mothers, has been an incredibly rich and unforgettable experience.

From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel as though I was a part of the family. Stacey and her family supported me throughout my stay to find meaningful ways to support the mothers. Though I … read more

(Excellent)

18 May 2025

Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host

My time here with Stacy and co. was nothing short of inspirational.

For the first part of my stay, during the school break, I was lucky to have the opportunity to teach both mathematics and English to some of the most hardworking young women I’ve ever seen. After early wake ups and house chores, the young women were engaged and wanting to learn … read more

(Excellent)

16 May 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)

We had the privilege of hosting Oscar as a volunteer, and his time with us was nothing short of impactful. Although initially scheduled to arrive later, Oscar graciously adjusted his plans upon our request to support our teenage mothers and girls with their education. His commitment and willingness to help were evident from the very … read more

(Excellent)

23 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Erika) for host

My volunteering experience in Horedo was truly memorable. It was my first time with work away and I could never have had better. I am deeply grateful for what this experience has given me. Even if it was for a short time, taking care of the girls but especially their children was rewarding. I was scared at first, I arrived with a baggage full of … read more

(Excellent)

23 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Erika)

Erika, is the most jovial and most innocent soul we ever met😊.
She fully gave herself to look after the babies and make life fun for our girls.
We also loved the fact that she strived as much as she could to integrate into the new culture.
You are the best Erika!😍

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