Help on a small farm deep in the countryside situated in Kitui county near Kyawea forest, Kenya

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  Description

  I am Esther, I have a 3 acre farm deep in the countryside situated in Kitui county near Kyawea forest.
  I started working on it during covid . I grow local vegetables to sell to the locals and this helps keep the farm running . It still has a lot to be done and I need help . It's a beautiful place nice for walks , bird watching , and very peaceful. the nearest town is like 30 mins. Want to learn about other cultures and give your expertise to the farm or the locals you are most welcome
  I would love help with making compost, January harvesting bean, and maize end of February. if you have any knowledge of permaculture farming. I also would like to plant more trees. There is monkeys, squirrels and some birds who destroy the crops so we keep watch but we don't kill them. It will be a nice experience and I'm sure you will love it.
  I also need help with building a septic tank and has an interest in biogas.
  There will be other opportunities to get involved in the community, teaching at a local school or life skills to young men and women in the community but that depends on what others interests you have when in Kenya .

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learn more about the culture, local food, Language, someone who enjoys walking, there are few places to go for a walk or hill climbing. There is few wild animals you might see when on the farm, antelopes, the hare, monkeys who sometimes destroy our crops, you might see variety of snakes which some might be poisonous but rarely unless you walking in the forest. Star gazing the sky is very clear most nights and also bird watching.

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  Help

  I would like help with learning more about organic farming and permaculture farming . I also need help with building a small cottage using local materials available. It doesn't rain much so farming using less water.
  Helping with gardening and weeding.
  I also someone who can mentor young children who play football next my farm. they need help and guidance as they face difficulties and some dropped out of school because of difficult behavior and others lack of schools fees.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Spanish, French and German
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  Accommodation

  Free accommodation a single room made of mud, cooking with firewood or gas cylinder type of thing.

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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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  Can possibly accept pets

  yes

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week