Help with empowering children, youth and women with epilepsy and mental health in Nairobi, Kenya

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2020

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we are a registered organization in Kenya with a mission to empower nature and transform people with epilepsy and mental health to be reliant and independent and know their rights as people living with disability. we operate in the informal settlements of githurai mwihoko.
we have four programs that we are running four program's namely counselling program ,community outreach,Acesing anti epilepsy drugs programe and entrepreneurship program
Type of help
Gardening
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will meet local volunteers and in turn they will know the local language and know local way of living and it will assist them in their future plans.
If in future they want to visit again it became easier.
They will learn about how our community is the challenges we face and in then they should learn a lot of things. Seing how epilepsy peaple live day in day out
Help
we operate in mwihoko githurai and most of the people here are living in poverty ,illiteracy and unemployment so it becomes very difficult for people who have epilepsy and mental health to get help
counselling program this program enables the person living with epilepsy to open his heart out since most of them are very stressful and as stress is the major causes of convulsions they feel good when they are talked to it opens them so much
Acess to AEDS,- we have program that helps over 50 people in our community access anti epilepsy drugs in Kenya only 20% of the 1.2 million can access the drugs so these drugs really help our members and prevent them from having seizures
out reach programes this entails going to schools and churches to help spread the awareness of epilepsy and mental health most of the community think that epilepsy is demons.witchcraft etc so we must demystify the myths
We are requesting volunteers to help us with skills inline with that we are offering
We also need IT skills and marketing skills to help our organization
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
we have two homes where the volunteers can stay and they will share one room if they are males or females they will their own privacy and security guaranteed a place where they will like because compound is good and its accesible.

We shall provide our volunteers with food 3 meals a day and in line with that the volunteer will learn how to make local dishes
What else ...
They might go for football match they might think of taking walks and enjoy nature.they can go to the meausum to see snake park or animal park mode of transport is public means
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

15/04/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah is a dedicated person that is very passionate on what she is doing and she is very mindful of the community she is a wonderful person who is a hard worker and got along with everyone in the organization and the community we miss her a lot and she is welcomed back in the community.
we pray for her work and she is part of our family

(Excellent )

14/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I could not imagine a better stay as a volunteer than in this lovely family. I felt very comfortable, Rose is a very warm woman who does everything to make you feel welcome and safe as a guest. Unbelievable how much she cares for you. Same with Fred, who expresses his gratitude again and again and is very focused on his dreams and works hard to… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Yasmin) for host

These people are amazing! So welcoming and including! I spent 3,5 weeks in the house of Fred's mother, Rose. Rose is a wonderful person and I have so much respect for her. She and I had some good adventures together.

Fred came around every day. He would take me on a few housecalls and once we visited a school where I played with the children.… read more The housecalls were powerful meetings with women affected by epilepsy or mental illnesses. They shared their stories willingly, and it was interesting, painful and frustrating to hear all the ordeals they've been through. And still go through.

Other than this I didn't really do much. I felt like more of a houseguest than a volunteer. I had come there to work, to make an effort raising awareness, help spread information, maybe do some teaching or other work. But there wasn't any. There was a mentioning of a speech Fred wanted me to give, but it never happened. So in my head I was questioning my purpose of being there-. I loved staying with this family, but found myself rather useless most of the time. So I tried to find little things I could do around the house. And went on adventures with Rose :)

Fred has a big heart and is passionate about his organization. The world would be a better place if we all had that passion.
During the time I was there, the organization got more public attention and more resources, and Fred was busier than usual. This could explain why there was so little for me to do. It was very nice to be there though - to see this breakthrough happen :)

The organization needs of course money to survive and expand. Fred continuously writes applications for grants. Despite this I found myself very surprised when I was asked to donate. As a Workaway volunteer I didn't expect it. And I didn't appreciate being asked. I was there to donate my time and energy, not to help financially.

As a conclusion I will say that this family is Excellent. They are truly brilliant people. And the women from Fred's tailoring class are all very nice and sweet. The experience with little to do and being asked for money is the reason why I rate this Very Good instead of Excellent.
But if you get a chance to stay with them, please do. You will experience wonderful hospitality in a rural area outside of Nairobi while being safe and well taken care of. Maybe a shorter stay than mine will be better at this point.

(Very good )

22/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Yasmin)

yasmin is an incredible person she was helping in the house chores and also listens keenly she has a great heart and definitely would host her again she has become part of our family and we were lucky to have her this time she is a person full of life and happiness and has taught us many things
Would recommend for anyone this wonderful lady

(Excellent )

28/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I really enjoyed my stay with Fred and his family! His mom is a wonderful host who makes you instantly feel at home and comfortable. I was able to see firsthand what life in Kenya is like for those who have disabilities, which was very eye-opening, sobering, and educational. I helped to write grant proposals, and then met and talked with the… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

she is an extra ordinary lady with a great heart for the community and she has helped the organization in proposal writing, very focused and has a heart of Gold
she handled the kids with with special needs well and they really loved her it would be nice if she can visit our community again

(Excellent )

21/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (jose) for host

It was such an incredible eye opening experience to help Fred and his foundation. The stay was filled with kindness and Fred has such an good attitude it's contagious. It was amazing to meet the people in the community and get a real taste of what their lives are like day to day and to see how to make the biggest impact possible through… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (jose)

jose helped us with an epilepsy documentary and having him for two weeks was awesome he taught us about photography and filming and its an experience all never forget the things he taught us and we wish he visits our organization again.
he is a dedicated man full of hard work and humility and such characters are rare

(Excellent )

30/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Yumi) for host

I experienced a lot with this Epilepsy Foundation. I visited people who have epilepsy and mental illnesses. I could understand their situations. Even though they faced a lot of serious problems, they have strong and beautiful heart. However, we still need to help them to make them feel happier. Fred is a very nice person. His thoughts and purposes… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Yumi)

yumi is a brilliant young lady that has taught our organization well she is kind and really knows what she is doing an excellent lady from japan and i wouldn't mind hosting her next time again. she is indeed a special lady from japan

(Excellent )

04/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (alma & radek)

Alma really helped us in writing proposals and in designing our website she is a very resourceful person and comes in with handy experience am really glad she was able to work with us thank you so much and you are welcome again

(Excellent )

03/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (alma & radek) for host

I had the opportunity to work with Fred during my stay in Nairobi. I did not stay on the premises, but worked remotely with him. He is an extremely passionate and generous member of his community. The work he is doing is extremely important because there is not any other resources or support for people with epilepsy nearby. I was really moved at… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Gorden) for host

I had an incredible experience with Fred and the Kiambu community. I stayed with Fred for a month and would recommend this to anyone interested in helping people. This organization is growing very quickly and I really enjoyed meeting the people that Fred serves. I stayed with Fred's mom and she is the nicest woman and made me feel at home. I now… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Gorden)

gorden is dedicated to his work and has passion and he adopts easy to life in Africa and with kids with disability i must say he is a great man and i would love to host him one more time.
he taught us a lot on health nutrition and mental health

(Very good )

08/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tzu yu) for host

Fred’s organization is just start and small one, they help the people who have epilepsy or disability in the community, trying to give them hope and take care of them cause they usually been forgotten by the society. It’s really my pleasure to have this opportunity to stay with Fred and his folks, he even help me to survey the safari and travel… read more

(Very good )

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