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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
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Last replied
10 jun 2026
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Porcentaje de respuesta
100.0 %
Normalmente responde ≤ 2 dias
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Comentarios
5
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Detalles
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Descripción
We are an organization from small village Bwayi close to Kitale in western Kenya. Meaning hope in our local luyia language and our goal is to empower the local community of Bwayi village to improve quality of life and community resilience by introducing sustainable agriculture and providing support in education, basic healthcare as (using mosquito nets and teaching about AIDS) and women support.
On the property of organization is training organic garden, chicken coop and fish pond all owned by community and Lower primary school for for vulnerable young children who are not able not walk far to reach the nearest school, the school is supporting 90 students are providing them with food during the school to nurture not only their minds but also bodies. We are always in need of teachers and we welcome volunteers to join and teach children.
We train local women in sustainable organic farming based on locally grown crops without use of chemicals and emphasizing composting methods, mixed planting, diversification of crops, natural control of insects and diseases, soil conservation, sustainability of production and seed saving. Since 2016 we have trained almost 250 local women.
Recently we have started tree nursery, and we are emphasizing the role of trees for the people and environment. We are committed to mitigating climate change and support tree planting in our community and around Mount Elgon and in future in other parts of Kenya, we are training the community in regenerative farming and syntropic agroforestry -
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Compañía para ancianos
Enseñanza
Jardinería básica
Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Ayuda informática
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Intereses
Agricultura
Trabajo de caridad
Sostenibilidad
Música
Jardinería
Naturaleza
Baile
Senderismo
Ciclismo -
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Travellers will have an opportunity to immerse into rural life and share stories and understand everyday struggles of the village community. They will experience traditional cusine cooked mostly out of the garden on fire.
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Organización benéfica registrada
Este anfitrión es una organización benéfica registrada en su país y busca voluntarios para ayudar en su(s) proyecto(s).
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Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
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Ayuda
Our activities are primarily run by enthusiastic and committed volunteers with unique ideas.
As a volunteer you can take part in a sustainable farming training, educational activities, construction work, permaculture methods practice, activities with children and youth, women empowerment, vocational training, community development seminars, fundraising, online promotion etc.
Right now in the moment we are welcoming any hand to join us in our starting of the tree nursery. We are prepairing seedlings and rolling tubes from newspaper to avoid use of plastic for the seedling tubes.
We welcome students or professionals in the area of sustainable agriculture, hydro-engineering, education, ecological construction, fishery, hand-made crafts (tailoring, embroidery, pottery, carpentry etc.) and any other subject of your interest. -
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Swahili (Kiswahili): FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información. -
Alojamiento
We provide our volunteers with basic accommodation directly on site. In the moment our volunteer house has unfortunately leaking roof and we are waiting for repair.
So volunteers will be staying in small room with bed and mosquito net without electricity. But in the office there is solar power, so you can charge your phone or socialize.
There is communal fire kitchen, where is prepaired nutrious food for children and workers which you will be sharing.
There is safe drinkable water from the bore hole available.
There are no showers, so you will join us in real rural experience as we wash ourselves with bucket. -
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Isac, the founder of the oranization is pasionate about biking and ther are bicycles available free of charge to volunteers working with us to discover surroundings.
Volunteers can discover nearby interesting sites asSaiwa swamp National park or hike in the Mount Elgon National park. -
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Acceso a Internet
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Acceso a Internet limitado
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Tenemos animales
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Somos fumadores
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Puede alojar familias
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Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
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¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
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Mis animales / mascotas
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The Workaway profile is very accurate: you'll be staying in the guard's house, with a bed, a thin mattress, and a bucket for washing, without electricity. That said, you'll be provided with a mosquito net, three meals a day, and easy access to solar-powered outlets in the office … read more
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The Workaway profile is very accurate: you'll be staying in the guard's house, with a bed, a thin mattress, and a bucket for washing, without electricity. That said, you'll be provided with a mosquito net, three meals a day, and easy access to solar-powered outlets in the office … read more
