Join us at our charity project in Changamwe Mombasa, Kenya

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  Description

  My name is Abigael, and I am happy to open my home to workawayers who are looking for a meaningful cultural exchange and a chance to experience everyday life in Kenya.
  
  I run a small charitable daycare that provides care, love and support to young children from 8 months to 4 years old. The daycare is a safe, and caring place where the children can play, learn, eat, rest and grow in a positive environment.
  
  I started this project because I believe every child deserve love, attention and a good start in life regardless of their family circumstances. My goal is to make a difference in the lives of the children and families while creating a warm and happy environment for them.
  
  As a host, I would love to welcome workawayers who are kind, patient, responsible and genuinely enjoy being around children. Depending on your interests and abilities, you may help with playing with the children, creative activities, reading, outdoor playing/singing, basic learning or simply giving them care and attention.
  
  For me workaway is also about sharing culture, learning from one another, making new friends and creatig meaningful memories.
  
  I look forward to welcoming workawayers from around the world who want to experience local life while contributing positively to our little community.
  
  Thank you for considering spending your time with us. Your help, kindness and presence can make a real difference in a child's life. Karibu Kenya.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Teaching

  Creative DIY projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Charity work

  

  Languages

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Music

  

  Art & design

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Cycling

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Volunteering at our charitable daycare is an opportunity for workawayers to experience everyday life in Kenya while contributing to the care and development of young children.
  
  Workawayers can benefit from cultural exchange in many ways:
  
  1. Experience Kenya's culture; learn about local tradition, family life, food, music and everyday customs.
  
  2. Learn about childcare in Kenya; gain inside into how young children are cared for, supported and educated in a local community setup.
  
  3. Experience local community life; meet local people and understand the community, its values, challenges and its strength.
  
  4. Share their own culture; teach the children and staff songs, stories, games, crafts and traditions from their own country.
  
  5. Create meaningful memories; the friendship and connection made with the children, staff and local community can become a lasting part of the experience.
  
  6. Gain a different perspective; living and working in a Kenyan community can help workawayers appreciate different ways of life and develop greater cultural understanding.
  
  I believe cultural exchange should work both ways, workawayers come to share their knowledge, skills and culture while learning from us about Kenyan life, community, childcare, traditions and values. The experience is designed to be more than just volunteering, its an opportunity to learn from one another, build friendship, develop new skills and make positive difference together.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We welcome responsible, kind and caring workawayers who would like to support our charitable daycare and make a positive difference in the lives of young children.
  The daycare cares for children from 8 months to 4 years old, providing them with a safe, loving and stimulating environment. Workawayers can help with;
  
  1. Daily routine; Assisting with feeding, handwashing, tidying play areas and other appropriate daily activities under the guidance of the daycare staff.
  
  2. Child care and supervision: Spending time with the children playing with them ,comforting them and helping to keep them safe.
  
  3. Education Activities; Helping with simple learning activities such as; drawing, coloring, singing, story telling reading, counting, shapes, letters and age appropriate games.
  
  4. Mealtime assistance: Helping prepare and serve simple means, snacks and encouraging good eating and hygiene habits
  
  5. Creative play: Organizing fun, activities such as music, dancing arts and crafts, outdoor play games.
  
  6. Keeping the environment clean:
  Helping to tidy classrooms, wash toys , organize learning materials and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.
  
  7. Practical support: Helping organize donated clothes, toys, books, and learning materials when available.
  
  8. Outdoor activities: Supporting safe outdoor play and simple activities that encouraging movements and social interaction.
  
  9. Sharing Skills: Workawayers are welcome to introduce suitable skills, games, songs, stories, crafts or activities from their own culture and country
  
  I expect to host workawayers who are patient, kind, responsible, respectful and genuinely love children. My goal is not only to receive practical help but also to create a warm cultural exchange where workawayers can share their experiences while contributing to the wellbeing, learning and happiness of the children.
  Even a small act of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the children's lives.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  As a workawayer you will stay with us in a warm, safe and welcoming family environment. Rather than being treated as a guest you will have the opportunity to be part of our family life and experience everyday culture of our community.
  
  You will have a comfortable place to sleep and share the common family space with us. We want you to feel at home while staying with us. You are welcome to use our kitchen to prepare your own meals, with groceries purchased according to your preferences. You can also enjoy visiting local markets and experiencing everyday Kenyan food and family .
  
  Living with the family of five,( mother,father, son 5 year,daughter 10 year and a nephew 24 years) gives you the chance to experience Kenyan hospitality, learn about our daily tradition, food, language and way of life while sharing your own culture with us.
  
  We value respect, kindness, privacy and good communication. We want our workawayers to fell at home while also understanding and respecting the routines of our family and charitable daycare.

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  What else ...

  Your days off are your opportunity to discover Mombasa at your own pace. You can relax on beautiful beaches, explore historic Old Town, visit Fort Jesus, experience Swahili food and culture, see wildlife, snorkel in the Indian Ocean, or simply walk around the neighbourhood and meet local people.
  
  I will be happy to suggest places to visit and help you understand how to use local transport.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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