Kenya
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Would you like an opportunity to be a volunteer in Kenya, where you can use your talents and skills to enhance the lives of young girls in rural area, while learning about the culture and customs of the local Kenyan people?
We are a local grassroots Community Based non-profit organization in Kenya based in Trans-Nzoia County- Kitale.
The organization intervenes on Girls child rights, HIV/Aids awareness, life skills, women empowerment project in rural, Distribution of free Sanitary Pads to keep girls in schools, and Sexual Reproductive Health Services in the community.
We have been offering life-changing and impactful experiences since 2012 to more than 20 satisfied international volunteers in our programs in the community.
Our past volunteers have been highly satisfied with their volunteer experience with us, sometimes returning multiple times to make even more difference.
We work with devoted local partners and experienced in-country coordinators to create authentic and meaningful volunteer programs.
We works directly with local orphanages, schools, and youth groups to make the biggest impact possible.
Are you looking to make a real difference in the world while volunteering abroad?
Have you always wanted to explore Africa?
Join our volunteer program in rural area to gain both experiences.
Elderly Companion
Help in the house
Charity work
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Our cultural exchange programs enables you to stay with a host family to live and learn about local cultures, their life style, beliefs, customs and them as well
Stay in the local houses, have local cuisines, see them from waking up to sleeping down. it is the best way to know a country from its roots, the people.
We believe everyone can learn from one another.
That is why we welcome volunteers because it is a chance for us and for the volunteer to learn and broaden the horizon. We have hosted 22 volunteers over the past 3 years from the US, Australia and Germany.
As a volunteer you would have multiple opportunities to support our project. Some of the main tasks would be:
Distribution of sanitary pads
Fundraising for the project
Supporting workshops and organization of events for the girls
We are always open to include your interests and talents into our schedule, so let us know what you’d like to do!
English is widely spoken Language Kenya
We offer family accommodation, you will be hosted by a local family and spend your time immersed in the community.
Volunteers will share most facilities with the host family, providing a genuine insight into everyday Kenyan life.
They will have their own fully furnished room with a bed, bedding, mosquito net, reading table and chair.
We apologize and hope it shall not deter you from engaging with us.
Good to know before you come to Kenya
If you’re wondering what you could bring as a souvenir or for the children, the following items would be much appreciated:
Digital cameras
School supplies (like pencils, ball pens, notebooks)
Sewing materials (like threads, needles)
Clothes
Also, this little checklist might help:
Get appropriate vaccination (e. g. yellow fever, especially if you want to travel to other African countries)
Apply for your visa online (recommended) but it can also be obtained at the airport in Nairobi
Check with the Kenyan immigration office regarding further immigration requirements
Bring clothes for cold weather but also sunscreen
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
More than two
5 Hours per day, 5 days a week
