Kenya
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My name is Wachara , living in Mfangano Island of western,Kenya. Its a real peaceful and calm Island providing serene and sensational interaction with nature e.g surrounding fresh water of Lake Victoria free from freezing, a swimming recreational site, traditional African boat ride, home to many aquatic birds and hippos which can be seen inhabiting various locations along the shore during recreational expeditions , fishing sporting etc,
The geographic scenes of the Island e.g the mountain range hosting many traditional cultural sites like the old rock paintings under caves where ancestors lived, sacred grounds which were used for performing rituals by ancestors like during prolonged drought, disease pandemics, pest invasions among many others are still preserved e.g The Kwitone and Mawanga rock art, The Kwitutu summit which is a most respected scared ground hosting ancestral spirits inform of snake with beads and purely disappearing white cocks. And generally much fun in rich wildlife SAFARI tours can be organized as well.
The panoramic view of the Island is real with clear sky for star view in the night, daily sunrise and sunset view can be watched as the sun rises in the eastern horizon and goes all the way to sett in the western horizon beyond the vast waters of L.Victoria.
I do organic parmaculture farming in my farm at the lake shore where I do vegetable varieties and fruits and cereal production for local consumption.We regularly prepare and use , compost and green manure for crops since we are an organic food dependent family. We are focused towards maintaining green environment by doing seminars on environmental conservation measures e.g conservation of soil ,water and air from degradation. For realization of a better green globe we accept accept people ready to learn and work with soil (make hands dirty) , practice and teach on global greening. We have special programs for our guests who are yet to gain knowledge on how its done.
With information being power to humanity, I established a first ever growing modern library in the region whose objective is to give residents (children and civilians) free access to information from English literacy books and e-study and research .Knowledge is power and practice justify it.In this line the local children have always enjoyed learning foreign languages (german, french and spanish with some swish) from our beloved visitors who have visited, having lots of fun amongst many other aspects of social life. We are much in reaching out to the community transformative developments.
our services are non religious , racial , tribal and gender based discrimination so we serve all with equality and dignity. Our organization is also dedicated in serving needy children and women in the community through social mentoring and empowerment to social life.
Here are activities volunteers do here, farm work, teaching languages, basic artwork and social skills , engagement in environment conservation activities in scheduled time.
We also look for someone who can teach in building of website, filming and photography, software and hardware engineering (competency based programs) help in organizing fundraisers and writing of grants for advancing our programs in the community . Welcome to interact with this great community of Abasuba.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
There will be always time off that the volunteers can interact with local nature, interact with the people of community and visit rich cultural historical sites of interest if interested, we can always help work that out. Those interested in safari tours during time off we can also help organize .There is a lot of learning from nature.
Volunteers shall be required to help in every farm work such as planting of crops and trees and general farm care, teaching literacy ,home chores such as cooking for the interested and house keeping.
Technically we also look for videography and photographers,website builders. Computer and IT compliant , one willing take part and participate in social community development and empowerment programs which I can respond to for any farther information needed.
All farm work begin from 7am am to 9:00 am in the morning .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Luo: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
We offer free dry private accommodation in our home guest rooms and eat from the same table with volunteer(s whereby meals are prepared by my family..We also have internet access and electricity.
During time off we can always help in organizing SAFARI TOURS if our guest is interested in visiting wildlife parks,its pleasure to visit geographic scenic ,visit and share social life with community persons as well one can choose to have rest at home, visit social restaurants for beer ,( beverages), or any other sporting activity as hiking,bad watching,boat riding, learning our culture.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
There is enough parking space in our home that can host hundreds of campers
I can accept dogs and cats only
More than two
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week
