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We are an organisation that works with the vulnerable in the slums of Nairobi. We have been active for over 10 years focusing our efforts in providing education, feeding and empowering communities.
Our Foundation opened a small school in 2008; since then, we've been able to support over 5000 children. In Kenya, education is supposed to be free but the reality is far from it. Families have to cover many extra charges such as: the enrollment fee, uniforms, desks, general school material, books, food, etc.
Most of the families living in the slums can't afford the costs and therefore, the number of kids attending school are very low. We are trying our best to provide the help that these families need.
Besides the school, we also run a feeding program. Our school provides meals to all the students attending but also we try to help the families that are struggling the most within the community. Some of our families that benefit from this program find themselves in very complicated positions which brings desperation and results in young girls doing what they can to earn any money they can to eat or provide food for their family. This usually leads to young pregnancies which means more mouths to feed around the table.
Education is the key to stop the loop from repeating through generations. This takes us back to our main goal, putting EDUCATION FIRST.
We believe in gender equality and women's empowerment, social justice and equity. Our NGO doesn't only provide academic education but also social and life skills to be able to change and improve the way our society works.
This is an LGBTQ+ friendly environment.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
BénévolatProjets artistiquesPratique d’une langueBricolage et constructionBaby-sitting et jeux créatifsCuisine/repas pour la familleAccueil / tourismeAide informatique/internetObjectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We organize for visits to the city, local markets, traditional dancing, excursions and safari. Inside the house we teach how to make some African food.
We give and learn from each other.Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
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If you would like to help us out in the school; we will be welcome all kind of teachers. We would also appreciate if you can bring with you any school material you are able to or second hand computers, tablets, etc.
If you are not a teacher but you love children and would like to collaborate in the school, you can help out during the breaks by playing with the students; getting involved in arts & crafts activities; distributing food during lunch time or simply help out doing general maintenance around the school.
Another volunteer profile we really need is someone with knowledge in marketing, graphics, webs design, community management, advertisement, fundraising... We have our own website but we need to make it more attractive and spread the word to raise the awareness of what our organization is working on.
At the moment, our next goal is to build a boarding school for those that not only need education but also a safe shelter to live in. We are aiming at rescuing nearly 4000 under aged girls from whom a high percentage have been abused and have become pregnant. Our aim is not only to provide a safe environment for the young mothers but also for the babies.
They deserve the opportunity of getting an education and a chance in life.
Due to the lack of government aid, getting funds can be very difficult. We rely on crowdfunding campaigns and general donations. We are in workaway because we believe in the art of sharing and having volunteers here with us has helped us in many ways.Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Swahili (Kiswahili): Courant
Espagnol: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
We have had many volunteers from around the world and we really enjoy getting to know about their countries and their culture. We are totally fluent in Swahili and English but we are very keen on learning more and sharing ours. If you are interested in learning Swahili, we will be more than happy to teach you!Hébergement
We offer each traveler with a comfortable bed, bedsheets, blanket and a mosquito net. We have private and shared rooms. Those traveling as a couple get a private room or you can get one on request.
Travelers will get three meals a day.Autres infos...
When travelers are not teaching we organize for excursions and tour around Nairobi or even outside, night outs and parties.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Enough space for everyone.
Espace pour garer des vans
I live in a safe and secure community and there is plenty of space to park.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
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Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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There he was able to polish on his… read more
From the very beginning, William was always available to provide me with all the necessary information… read more
Alice (his mother) was like a mom to us and she's someone that I deeply admire from the bottom… read more
Going to school and teaching the kids is a really life changing experience! The kids are so… read more
It is an unforgettable experience as you are experiencing the local life here, including the food, living environment.
The only downside would be the district we… read more
In relation to teaching the children, the possibilities were many. William was really good at helping and at the same… read more
During our time there, we had the pleasure of teaching children between the ages of 5… read more
From the beginning Alica & William were so welcoming and helpful, there was a connection from the very first moment until my leaving. They went above and beyond in putting all their… read more
I've been postponing this review for quite a while, but today I just decided this experience truly deserves to be told.
My cousin and I decided to take a trip together to Kenia, new country for us, we were told about workaway, and after a deep search we end up talking to Willy.… read more
About accommodation: comfortable and good position, I would say. Close to the house there is everything you might need (supermarket,… read more
What stood out the most was the dedication of Willy and his family. Witnessing the selfless efforts of Willy and especially his mother, Alice, for the students and kids was really… read more
To have a good experience I think that is important the volunteer develop a good communication with William and… read more
Also as a… read more
We stayed there for 3 weeks and we felt like at home! William and Alice are very welcoming, protective and nice. Large house located in a very good area with everything nearby. We were accommodated in a private room.
Every day of the week… read more
Ps. If you have the opportunity to go on safari with John the Masai do not… read more
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For us, to be at the school and meet the children was a great learning. In the house we were also comfortable and the meals were very good.
Alice and William are people eager to help children and volunteers.
They can organize some tours or safaris for the volunteers. It… read more
William is very friendly too. I didn't see somebody smiling so often:D
Even though, I stayed just for one and a half week they let me be part of their family, were very open and enabled me some special… read more