Join our NGO, transforming lives and building a resilient future in Mfangano, Kenya

Detalles

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  Descripción

  This is a certified non-profit community based organization, founded in the year 2012 and works for a better future on Mfangano Island in the Kenyan part of Lake Victoria. We strive to provide access to basic quality education, healthcare and socio- economic empowerment for those orphaned or widowed by HIV/AIDS,fostering sustainable development and improved livelihoods for the entire community.We are committed to transforming lives and building a resilient future.
  
  The main economic activities on the island are subsistence farming and fishing. Over 30% of the island's population is affected by the HIV/AIDS disease and this is one of the highest rates in the world.We embrace local sustainable initiatives or approaches in our efforts to improve the livelihoods of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in our rural community.
  
  We are honored to accept volunteers from around the world to Mfangano Island at any point during the year to help realize our social goals. Join us to make a tangible difference in this vibrant island community.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Trabajo de caridad

  Proyectos artísticos

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática
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  Intereses

  

  Agricultura

  

  Deportes de equipo

  

  Playa

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Navegar / barcos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Fotografía

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Tecnología

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  The travelers will get to know everything about life and local culture on our island in Lake Victoria. Additionally, Mfangano island also has attractive physical historical features and brilliant landscapes.

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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

  The volunteers will help in our efforts depending on the skills they have in various fields.Below are activities that the travelers will help in:
  
  1. Campaigning: This entails raising awareness of our project activities by marketing , and filming workshops. They will also manage our website and social media accounts.
  
  2.Education: Providing educational support to the children. Most of the children are computer illiterate and volunteers can help in teaching basic computer lessons for the disadvantaged kids to be able to compete fairly with kids in township areas.
  
  3.Counseling: Volunteers will join our weekly meet-ups with the children. Talking and playing with the kids and helping out with after school programs.
  
  4.Farming & building: The organic farm activities depends on the time of the year.This include watering, planting, seeding, mulching, digging among other activities. We plan to start new farming projects such as poultry keeping, rearing traditional chickens that are on demand and with good returns to make the project self-sustainable.
  
  5.Logistics and Administrative support:Assist in basic office tasks and organizing field visits/ community out reach activities.
  
  6.Establishing potential partnerships and or collaborations for implementing project activities

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Principiante

  Este 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.
  
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  Alojamiento

  We offer free accommodation and meals to our volunteers in exchange for help. The volunteers will share with us the local healthy food dishes from our organic farm.
  
  The farm hosts a variety of crops such as cassavas, sweet potatoes, bananas, maize, pumpkins, beans, avocados, paw paw, tomatoes, kales, herbal, aloe vera, lemon grass, yams and cashew nuts. We also rear animals such as goats, cows, and chickens.
  
  There is a private room or space to sleep in our property where volunteers will stay during their volunteering period.The sleeping space in the room has bedding for the volunteers.

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  Volunteers will be able to visit cultural and historic sites such as the Abasuba Community Peace Museum, traditional rock art paintings, and ancient caves, swimming, hiking, bird watching, and boat expeditions around the island during their free time.

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  Un poco más de información

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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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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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