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Empower children, youth and women with epilepsy and mental health issues in Nairobi, Kenya

Kenia
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Última actividad: 24 abr 2024

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2024

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We are a registered organization in Kenya with a mission to empower and transform people with epilepsy, mental health issues and their caregivers to be reliant and independent and know their rights as people living with disability. We operate in the informal settlements of Githurai Mwihoko.

This is the following work that we are doing in the community:

1. Epilepsy awareness:
We go to schools, churches and make TV and radio interviews to create awareness and teach people about epilepsy and first aid. We have reached more than 5000 people so far.

2. Counselling:
We also visit our members in their homes to support, encourage, share with them and provide spiritual nourishment.

3. Mentorship:
We do mentor kids from our local school and also we have partned with their special class kids that have mental health issues such as epilepsy, autism, ADHD and cerebral palsy.

4. Empowerment:
We have also started an empowerment session to help people with epilepsy and their care givers.

5. Medicines:
We have helped more than 200 members every month with anti epilepsy medicines because in Kenya meds are not given free by our government.

In addition to that, we operate the following school programs meant to teach valuable skills for the working world to our members, either by opening their own business or be employed in the future:

1. Tailoring school:
We have trained more than a 100 womens living with epilepsy dressmaking, clothes cutting and fashion and design.

2. Cosmetology school:
We teach cosmetology, hairdressing, manicure, pedicure, and how to make facial care.

3. Computer skills school:
We teach basic computer programs and graphic design.

4. Boresha Biashara:
This is an entrepreunarial skills class. We teach the members how to manage their future businesses, handle finances, retain clients, marketing skills to give them all tools necessary if they want to open a business.

5. Baking school:
We teach bread-making, pastry-making and cake-making.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Hostelería/turismo
Ayuda informática
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
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 becomes easier.
They will learn about how our community is, the challenges we face and then they should learn a lot of things and it will change their perspectives on life. Seeing how epilepsy people live and other conditions day in day out.
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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.

We are requesting volunteers who have skills in website making, business administration, psychology knowledge or mental health experts, any health professional, photographer, a good proposal writer or someone who has experience with associations.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluido
Alojamiento
We have two homes where the volunteers can stay and they will share one room if they are males or females they will have their own privacy and security guaranteed in a place where they will like because compound is good and its accessible.

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.
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They might go for football match they might think of taking walks and enjoy nature. We are located 30km away from Nairobi's city, but it's accessible by public transport or uber. There is many attractions to see in the city.
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- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
our internet is great and it would be an honor getting digital nomads
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Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 376624639744

Comentarios (13)

30 mar 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Harsh & Sabrina)

they have been helpful in helping the organization and making great impact in our community, from helping in proposal writting and administration work they have been very faithful team and we love them and we want them to come back, harsh is the best his stories work are great, sabrina is the best karibu

(Excelente )

7 sept 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (William) para el anfitrión

Had the best time with big Fred, Paul, Mama Fred and the whole family during my week here. I worked specifically on writing proposals asking for funding from international institutions offering grants, but I believe anyone coming to stay here could work on a variety of tasks. The stay was very comfortable, had my own room, great food, friendly… read more

(Excelente )

4 sept 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (William)

we spent a week with prince william and he is an amaizing person and we worked on five proposals, he managed to reach his target plus two extra, he is very brilliant man and is dedicated to making our world a better place, very great person and we love to host him again and again

(Excelente )

4 abr 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Felicia) para el anfitrión

Fred has become a true friend and role model to my brother and me. Within only three weeks, we have learned so much from him as well as his whole family and we will forever be grateful for their hospitality and kindness. At Mama Rose's home which is also the heart of the foundation, there is a lot of productive, creative, positive energy. We were… read more

(Excelente )

14 mar 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felicia)

felicia and david are such a vibe they are passionate from what they do and they are very tight family its nice to see the bother and sister love they are genuine and great people. from going to visit our members to volunteering to mwihoko special kids it was an amaizing experient and would love to host them again

(Excelente )

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30 mar 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Harsh & Sabrina)

(Excelente )

7 sept 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (William) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

4 sept 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (William)

(Excelente )

4 abr 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Felicia) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

14 mar 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felicia)

(Excelente )

25 mar 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Nora) para el anfitrión

I spend two weeks at the foundation. In the beginning I needed some time to settle in, but I was welcomed very warm hearted by everyone and directly went into the community. I got to see different houses, people struggling with disabilities or having children with disabilities. i got to show some of my favorite recipes in the baking school, I got… read more

(Excelente )

24 mar 2022

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nora)

our stay with norah was incredible from visiting people at their houses to helping us make focasia bread and apple cake . her family are amaizing they helped our new bakery project and helped us a new business model for the bakery.
she blended well with our teachers both in tailoring and beauty and computer.
we had a really good road trip 17 kms… read more

(Excelente )

1 nov 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Radia) para el anfitrión

As my first workaway experience, I didn't know what to expect, but this experience was beyond great. You will stay with a family who's hospitality is unreal, Mama Rose is such a beautiful person in and out. Fred is a very clever man who makes everything in his power to push the foundation further and do his work with a lot to integrity, on top of… read more

(Excelente )

31 oct 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Radia)

Radia is a person who has a very big heart she visited ndiini primary school and she gave them stationaries and chocolates the kids were so happy because they will be using the books in writing notes and drawing for the kids with special needs such us autism, ADHD, Cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.
we visited tumaini women and good mothers… read more

(Excelente )

5 sept 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Saharr)

saher has dedicated her time in serving the community in mwihoko and she did her best in counselling and talking to our members , we enjoyed spending time with her and her great advice she was giving our members.
we as an organization we are proud of her because she is a strong lady with her first experience but blended very fast with the locals… read more

(Excelente )

5 sept 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Saharr) para el anfitrión

This was my first workaway experience and it was fantastic. Fred has big ambitions and a pure warm heart. His goal is to always help others and provide them with the best he has. The family atmosphere there is very welcoming and warm, i felt at home. Fred's mother helps a lot whenever she can and she is an example of a knowledgeable strong woman.… read more

(Excelente )

15 abr 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Excelente )

14 abr 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Sarah) para el anfitrión

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

(Excelente )

12 mar 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Yasmin) para el anfitrión

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.

(Muy Bien )

22 feb 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Excelente )

28 ene 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Sarah) para el anfitrión

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

(Excelente )

24 ene 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Excelente )

21 oct 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Jose) para el anfitrión

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

(Excelente )

15 oct 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Excelente )

30 jun 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Yumi) para el anfitrión

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

(Excelente )

30 jun 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Excelente )

4 abr 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Excelente )

3 abr 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Alma & Radek) para el anfitrión

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

(Excelente )

8 dic 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Gorden) para el anfitrión

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

(Excelente )

8 dic 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el 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

(Muy Bien )

8 jul 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Tzu yu) para el anfitrión

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

(Muy Bien )

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