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This is a registered community based organization since 2020 in Githurai.
Githurai is a densely populated, vibrant and poor residential area and located on the border of Nairobi
Our goal is to empower women and girls from our community.
We teach skills to women to help them to become independent and self sustainable.
- Right now we have a program running for teenage and young mums to get skills in wellness industry, like barbering, nails, braids and wellness massage.
- we plan to start more practical programs in the future so they can get a job or start their own business soon.
- We also provide small non collateral loans to women and youth to start or boost their own bussiness
- What we als do is provide sanitary pads and mentorship to local vulnerable girls on a monthly basis.
Currently we have two staff members and several local volunteers who take part in our different activities.
Our staff members help with day to day running of the organization such as book keeping, loan collection and planning for monthly mentorship. We have a small building for classes and an office.
We welcome volunteers to join us and help develop our community by adding value to our programs or make new and in exchange we provide accommodation and food for the period the volunteer us with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In Kenya we have 47 tribes, from which a lot live in Githurai. We will explain a lot and you will experience the diofferences yourself. We even can teach you some basic Swahili.
Realise this is africa, no hygienic 5star spots, but muddy when it rains and dry when there is sun. But everything is authentic and by the heart, so being with us is a unique experience.
Help
We need help in:
1 making new programs (think about 1 to 4 weeks training) for the following subjects:
1a organising social events
1b photography and videomaking
1c Carpentry
If you are a specialist in a different subject please contact us also, mayve thats even an better idea then ours ;)
If you are an experienced trainer or a business man or woman, please also reach out.
Other things were a volunteer could help us in.
2 Do research on effective sociale media for our place, making a quarterly calendar for posting (please be certified in this, not only by personal use)
3. Helping us find funds to support our projects (girls' sanitary pads, school books and uniforms);
4. Organize recreational activities to animate and share your culture with our community;
And again, if you have a better idea, please contact us, we are open to many ideas!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am fluent in English and kiswahili and am very much willing to teach volunteers kiswahili and I am open to learning basic words from different languages based on the volunteer.
Accommodation
Our home is a three-bedroom house in a shared space. It is arranged to provide a simple but welcoming environment for the volunteers.
One of the two bedrooms is for our volunteers. Our commitment to hospitality extends to offering free, local meals and accommodation. We are happy to welcome vegetarian and vegan volunteers.
What else ...
Githurai is 30 minutes from the airport in Nairobi. So from our home you could also do some sightseeing trips in and around Niarobi.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet although it's limited.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Casper
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This is an organization deeply involved in a wide range of projects, and you’ll find yourself immersed in all of them, with every day bringing something new. From visiting the micro-businesses funded by the organization to… read more
The first night, I could not sleep, as my mind kept racing with thoughts about the inequalities that exist in the world.
I couldn't stop questioning why, in some parts of the world, people are struggling to find their next meal, while in others, resources are wasted without a second thought. I found myself… read more
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This is an organization deeply involved in a wide range of projects, and you’ll find yourself immersed in all of them, with every day bringing something new. From visiting the micro-businesses funded by the organization to… read more
The first night, I could not sleep, as my mind kept racing with thoughts about the inequalities that exist in the world.
I couldn't stop questioning why, in some parts of the world, people are struggling to find their next meal, while in others, resources are wasted without a second thought. I found myself… read more
