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Help in our school for children with special needs in Karatina, Central Kenya

  • Kenya
  • Last activity : 12 May 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a teacher initially working with children with intellectual challenges in Kenya but have relocated to my home after retirement. I have started skills training in a neighborhood school that's abit interior and have needy children. The school is located in Muranga County, Central Kenya. I and the teachers focus on skills training along with school work. These skills include basketly, weaving, beadwork and some organic farming.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Fitness
    Animals
    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    Gardening
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will exposed to our culture and environment.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The children are abled differently and they fit in different skills ... farming, beadwork, weaving etc. This will help develop their different competences and get a fulfilling life.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Sign language (American): Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I can use four languages namely loca/native language, Kiswahili, English and Sign Language.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I can accommodate in my home which is next to/neighbouring the school.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The school is favourably located. We have sporting activities and ground within the school, in the vicinity of Mt Kenya which has several tourist sites, transport is very good, the area is secure, the area is occupied by the Kikuyu community that is not hostile and it's rich in all kinds of foodstuffs.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a wooden structure with a sloping roof, featuring a small window and a door, surrounded by a fence, with a grassy area in front and a tree to the right.
The image depicts a collection of onions, likely for sale, with their green tops removed, arranged in a pile on a table or surface, showcasing their white flesh and brown skin.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a field of crops, with rows of green plants and a few trees in the background, set against a clear sky.
The image features a tan woven bag with a handle, adorned with a colorful design resembling the Kenyan flag, set against a textured grey background.
The image depicts a vibrant, multicolored woven basket with a handle, featuring a mix of yellow, orange, and green hues, set against a light gray background.
The image shows three blue beaded bags with handles on top, featuring yellow and red lettering, sitting on a white table in a room with a blurred background.
The image shows a collection of small, rectangular objects, likely paper or card, arranged in a grid pattern, with a light-colored background and a darker border around the edges.
The image depicts a classroom with a group of children seated at tables, engaged in a craft project, with a teacher standing nearby, surrounded by colorful posters and educational materials.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a blackboard, wearing a yellow shirt, white skirt, and a red lanyard, with a blurred background.
The image shows a group of children sitting at desks, engaged in a learning activity with papers and pencils, likely in a classroom setting, conveying a sense of education and development.
A young girl with short hair is engaged in a creative activity, crafting with colorful beads on a table in a classroom setting.

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