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Welcome to our academy!
We are a Primary & Secondary school. There are 56 students in secondary level from form 1 to form 4 and as we are relatively new, we’re still developing and looking for volunteers to help us grow. We are in a beautiful part of Kenya with wildlife parks other cultural interests found very near including the famous Maasai tribe who can be visited.
We are located 100kms from Mombasa on the main highway at Mackinnon Road. The school was opened in 2006 after Cosmus Mwema saw there was a lack of quality education in what is a poor area. We opened with 8 students in a small rented room attached to the Teaching Director’s home with a vision to give all the children in the area the opportunity to learn. Since 2006 we have added 3 extra buildings with 6 extra classrooms and have a roll of over 110 students with plans to increase the size of our senior school in the near future. All the children arrive at school everyday eager to learn as many children in the area do not have the same opportunity to attend school due to various, mostly financial, issues. Some of these children, we help through their economic hardships but the school has limited resources so there are many we cannot, although we do our absolute best to give as many children the opportunity to learn as we can. This is our ultimate goal.
We want the absolute best for our children and are looking for any help from volunteers that believe in our cause and want to lend a hand by helping out at the school, meeting the children and helping develop the school’s resources in any charitable ways they are capable of.
N/B ECO PROJECT
Due to ongoing droughts in our area and a lot of garbage in our town we also have introduced eco project called GREEN MACKINNON. This is to make sure we plant more trees in our community and clean up our town through garbage collection. This has been spearheaded by Lynda Russell from USA who started the cleaning program in our town and encouraged me to continue with the program that's why we are including ECO project as part of the activities which will be undertaken by volunteers.
The local area is awash with natural beauty, teeming with wildlife and jam packed full of culture. Spending time in the area is an opportunity that our previous workawayers have treasured, from cultural exchange, learning Swahili, to seeing the local wildlife and cultural attractions. Please see our feedback :) Mackinnon Road is only 100kms from Mombasa so visitors have plenty of time during the weekends to travel and visit the beaches on the coastline of the Indian Ocean as well as visit the Gedi Ruins and the famous Fort Jesus museum which was built by the Portuguese many decades ago. Engaging with the Maasai is made cheaper with Cosmus as your guide :) Temperatures here are between 28 degrees to 38 degrees Celsius which may be very enjoyable for visitors coming from colder parts of the globe!
We are non drinkers and smokers but we don’t restrict any visitor not to drink or smoke, visitors are free to enjoy their vacation but respect should be highly observed. We’re honest, loving, easy to get along with and humble people who enjoy a laugh!
Karibu! Welcome! Ladies, Gentlemen, Couples, Teenagers and anyone else willing to help are more than welcome to visit us. We would love to have you.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
The visitors will have time to interact with the children who come from many different ethnicities. Our children are very talkative and like sharing their stories as they are from more than six communities which are Taita, Duruma, Kamba, Meru, Somali, Maasai and Sanya. Visitors will get time to visit these communities and learn about their cultures. You can learn swahili through the children and through Cosmus and his family.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
There are many options here and we’re happy to discuss anything from teaching to child sponsorship as well as any new ideas that we could implement.
Digital Learning NB/ Starting from September 2020 we would like to get someone who is conversant with digital setup to help us set up our online learning program to help our students during this pandemic and post pandemic period. Anyone interested to come you are welcome we need it urgently.
Teaching - There is always a need for teachers at Primary and Secondary level as well as resource acquisition in the form of books, pens, pencils, erasers, learning material and sport equipment. We welcome teachers who can help with either or both. Most classes are taught in English except for Swahili class. Classes we teach are English, Maths, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Social Studies and Agriculture. We are also looking to add German as a language subject as well as computer studies so any German speakers and computer whizzes are most welcome.
Building/Maintenance - The school was built on funds that could be accessed at the time but there is still much work to be done. There is masonry, painting and other general maintenance needed. Note, this will only be for visitors who mention this as something they would like to help with before they arrive, you will not be dropped into the physical deep end when you get here!
GARDENING- We recently started a school garden to help to sustain the school project by growing vegetables. We need a lot of help in watering the plants and weeding.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Swahili (Kiswahili): CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
Hébergement
There are self contained rooms (bedroom, toilet and bathroom) for each workawayer or couple. The visitor will be taking traditional Kenyan meals with the family daily.We charge $7 per volunteer daily to help in sustaining them while here as we are in a semi desert region and one of the most hunger stricken areas in Kenya.
Autres infos...
Since visitors will be at the school for a maximum of 5 hrs daily, or more if they wish to, during their free time they can be taken to visit the communities around like the Maasai community and learn their culture. Visits to the nearby curio shops can be arranged to see fantastic local wood carvings. They can visit the Tsavo National Park, Fort Jesus, the Gedi Ruins and do some of the walks in the area during the weekends. There are countless public transport options every day to take you in the direction of Mombasa and Nairobi by use of buses and Caravans.
N/B GEDE RUINS AND VASCO DA GAMA PILLAR PLUS HISTORICAL MUSEUMS IN MALINDI ...
2 DAYS TRIP Charges = $ 150 for 1 or 2 people
= $ 200 for 3 or 4 people.
(This does not include accommodation)
N/B 2 DAYS TRIP TO TAVETA TO HAVE A VIEW OF MT. KILIMANJARO ,VISIT Lakes CHALA AND JIPE.
Charges= $200 for 1 or 2 people.
= $ 280 for 3 or 4 people
(This includes accommodation and as we go through Tsavo West National park wild animals are seen on the way)
NB/ Cheap Safari to the Tsavo East National Park is available at Mackinon Road. The charges are as follows:-
1 person alone $ 150 for a day.
2 or3 people together $ 130 each for a day.
4 to 6 people together $ 110 each for a day.
NB 1 Day Safari and 1 night Camping
1 Person alone $ 220
2 people together $ 200 each
3 people together $ 180 each
4 to 8 people together $ 160 each
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hrs, 5 days a week
N° de référence hôte : 356624713243
Feedback (52)
24 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Klara ) pour l'hôte
My friend Jeanne and I had the chance to stay with Cosmus and his family for about a month in May-June of 2023. It was an amazing experience!! Naturally some things took a little adjusting to, however we felt very well taken care of and if we had any questions or needs someone was always there to help. During the week, we were teaching for the… read more
10 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Klara )
Klara and Jeanne stayed with my family and became like one of us. They helped a lot to teach grade two and three in our school.
Klara is really a nice girl and easy to get along with. She would always discuss with me any matter affecting the school and maybe what was not done well when I'm not around.
They also helped us to build our new high… read more
Klara is really a nice girl and easy to get along with. She would always discuss with me any matter affecting the school and maybe what was not done well when I'm not around.
They also helped us to build our new high… read more
(Excellent
)
11 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lynda)
It was a blessing to have Lynda with us at the school and in our family. Although she is 75 years old and all the children were calling her grandma, but she is very hard working.
She cleaned our school everyday day to make sure no trash was lying on the ground. She also bought trash cans for every classroom to make sure all trash was collected.… read more
She cleaned our school everyday day to make sure no trash was lying on the ground. She also bought trash cans for every classroom to make sure all trash was collected.… read more
(Excellent
)
22 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (GABRIELE)
Thanks Gabriele for being such a helpful guy and hard working.
Thanks for not taking any chances with the negative behavior of the teachers and you took it upon yourself to help teach the children what they were supposed to get in a particular time.
I acknowledge you came when I was facing a lot of administrative challenges as the teachers were… read more
Thanks for not taking any chances with the negative behavior of the teachers and you took it upon yourself to help teach the children what they were supposed to get in a particular time.
I acknowledge you came when I was facing a lot of administrative challenges as the teachers were… read more
(Très bien
)
7 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (GABRIELE) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks with Cosmus and his family working every day at school and helping him occasionally in the garden.
An experience in a school is something that strongly depends on the level of involvement and preparation of the teachers. Unfortunately, in this case practically every day the other volunteer and I had to fully replace the… read more
An experience in a school is something that strongly depends on the level of involvement and preparation of the teachers. Unfortunately, in this case practically every day the other volunteer and I had to fully replace the… read more
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(4.8)
Échange culturel:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.8)
24 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Klara ) pour l'hôte
My friend Jeanne and I had the chance to stay with Cosmus and his family for about a month in May-June of 2023. It was an amazing experience!! Naturally some things took a little adjusting to, however we felt very well taken care of and if we had any questions or needs someone was always there to help. During the week, we were teaching for the… read more
10 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Klara )
Klara and Jeanne stayed with my family and became like one of us. They helped a lot to teach grade two and three in our school.
Klara is really a nice girl and easy to get along with. She would always discuss with me any matter affecting the school and maybe what was not done well when I'm not around.
They also helped us to build our new high… read more
Klara is really a nice girl and easy to get along with. She would always discuss with me any matter affecting the school and maybe what was not done well when I'm not around.
They also helped us to build our new high… read more
(Excellent
)
11 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lynda)
It was a blessing to have Lynda with us at the school and in our family. Although she is 75 years old and all the children were calling her grandma, but she is very hard working.
She cleaned our school everyday day to make sure no trash was lying on the ground. She also bought trash cans for every classroom to make sure all trash was collected.… read more
She cleaned our school everyday day to make sure no trash was lying on the ground. She also bought trash cans for every classroom to make sure all trash was collected.… read more
(Excellent
)
22 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (GABRIELE)
Thanks Gabriele for being such a helpful guy and hard working.
Thanks for not taking any chances with the negative behavior of the teachers and you took it upon yourself to help teach the children what they were supposed to get in a particular time.
I acknowledge you came when I was facing a lot of administrative challenges as the teachers were… read more
Thanks for not taking any chances with the negative behavior of the teachers and you took it upon yourself to help teach the children what they were supposed to get in a particular time.
I acknowledge you came when I was facing a lot of administrative challenges as the teachers were… read more
(Très bien
)
7 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (GABRIELE) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks with Cosmus and his family working every day at school and helping him occasionally in the garden.
An experience in a school is something that strongly depends on the level of involvement and preparation of the teachers. Unfortunately, in this case practically every day the other volunteer and I had to fully replace the… read more
An experience in a school is something that strongly depends on the level of involvement and preparation of the teachers. Unfortunately, in this case practically every day the other volunteer and I had to fully replace the… read more
22 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Denise)
I would like to take this great opportunity to thank Denise for her dedicated work and her interest in helping children. I would also like to thank her for a good job she did to fundraise money for the school which enabled us finish the started classrooms for high school and connecting a water Pipeline to the school. We would not be having water… read more
(Très bien
)
4 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Denise) pour l'hôte
Dear Cosmus,
First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for the past four weeks. I am thankful for welcoming me into your community. It has been an experience like no other. However, there are some things I'd like to share with future volunteers. We find ourselves in a very impoverished area in Kenya, and the living conditions… read more
First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for the past four weeks. I am thankful for welcoming me into your community. It has been an experience like no other. However, there are some things I'd like to share with future volunteers. We find ourselves in a very impoverished area in Kenya, and the living conditions… read more
4 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michelle)
Michelle and her son Kim stayed with us for 5 days but it was really nice experience having them. Michelle has really a big heart of helping people and she helped to donate money to put floors in seven classrooms at our school in Kilibasi.
Since then she has helped two children get sponsors from New Zealand.
Michelle is very active and easy… read more
Since then she has helped two children get sponsors from New Zealand.
Michelle is very active and easy… read more
(Excellent
)
4 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Michelle) pour l'hôte
My 20 year old son and I stayed for 5 days with Cosmus and his extended family. It was a wonderful cultural exchange, I say this as we arrived the day proir to the shcool holidays. So I did not help or see what it was like in the class room. But we did get to experince what life was like in the village and see what work Cosmus is achieving with… read more
15 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hauke & Julia)
It was really nice to have Julia at our school. She is very much understanding and always open for discussion concerning matters affecting the school and ready to offer solutions. For the close to three months we stayed with Julia she helped a lot in the school programs and the children loved her a lot as she was ready to offer help to any of them… read more
(Excellent
)
15 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Hauke & Julia) pour l'hôte
Mackinnon is a really beautiful place. I stayed there for two and a half months. Maybe it was one of the most intense experiences of my life. You’ll be living close to nature or let’s say together with the nature there. The room is really basic. There is a matress, a table and an arabic toilet. Be aware there is no water from the tab, but you’ll… read more
9 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chiara)
It was great to have Chiara at our school. She is a very nice person and easy to get along with. She is really very hard working and she taught the kids a lot during her stay here.
She brought clothes for the kids which her friends had donated and the kids were very happy.
We already miss her and hope she will be back soon. Thanks so much for… read more
She brought clothes for the kids which her friends had donated and the kids were very happy.
We already miss her and hope she will be back soon. Thanks so much for… read more
(Excellent
)
7 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Chiara) pour l'hôte
My experience was overall amazing. I felt at home with Cosmus's family and enjoyed every minute of teaching the kids at the school. I learned so much from them too: they taught me to appreciate the simple life and small things. I came back richer and happier and for this I will always be grateful.
MacKinnon road in 2 hours from Mombasa and a very… read more
MacKinnon road in 2 hours from Mombasa and a very… read more
20 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Tom and Ellen are such a loving couple. For over two months they have helped the kids in different ways and always made sure the kids had great time whenever they were around them.
Together with their family and friend they bought over 100 text books and a printer for the school. Not forgetting the many gifts they gave to the kids.
They had… read more
Together with their family and friend they bought over 100 text books and a printer for the school. Not forgetting the many gifts they gave to the kids.
They had… read more
(Excellent
)
19 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Membre Workaway) pour l'hôte
We was meant to spend 3 weeks but ended up staying for over two months with Cosmus and his family at the school and loved every second.
The rooms are basic but they are all you need and going back to basics is really refreshing. There is a Turkish toilet and the family provide jerrycans of water for you to wash with for a bucket wash but will… read more
The rooms are basic but they are all you need and going back to basics is really refreshing. There is a Turkish toilet and the family provide jerrycans of water for you to wash with for a bucket wash but will… read more
17 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Scarlett)
Our stay with Scarlet and James was really very interesting,they are very hard working and gets along very well with the kids. They are easily adaptive to the environment.
The PP2 kids will really miss them. I really encourage anyone willing to host them not to estate as they are easy going and loving people.
Thanks Scarlet and James. Welcome once… read more
The PP2 kids will really miss them. I really encourage anyone willing to host them not to estate as they are easy going and loving people.
Thanks Scarlet and James. Welcome once… read more
(Excellent
)
16 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Scarlett) pour l'hôte
My workaway with Cosmus and his famiy was unforgettable. I would highly recommend his workaway to anyone interested in living alongside locals in a rural African village whilst working at a great school. I mainly taught PP2 however every volunteer has the flexibility to help teach kindergarten, primary or secondary school (or a mix). In my free… read more
16 avr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laetitia)
It was good to have Laetitia at our school. Thanks for the support she gave our school and especially for the work she did to teach the PP2 class.
Laetitia is such a wonderful girl and easy to get along with everyone and she had a good relationship with the teachers and other volunteers. Only she was very scared with the small animals found in… read more
Laetitia is such a wonderful girl and easy to get along with everyone and she had a good relationship with the teachers and other volunteers. Only she was very scared with the small animals found in… read more
(Excellent
)
16 avr. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Laetitia) pour l'hôte
This experience with Cosmus, his family and the other volunteers was one of the best experiences of my life! It was my first time in Africa and even though the culture shock was huge, I felt at home in this place with amazing people and children. You can manage your day however you want, you can play, teach or just do whatever you want with these… read more
7 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Shawna)
It was great to have shawna at my school. She is such a hard working girl and easy to get along with.
The kids misses you... Hope you will be back soon. Thanks for your help.
The kids misses you... Hope you will be back soon. Thanks for your help.
(Excellent
)
7 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Shawna) pour l'hôte
I had a great stay at the Academy!
Cosmus and his family are very welcoming.
I liked the work I did at school. I helped with pp1 and pp2, which was fun and I enjoyed it a lot. We also visited one of the other schools, which was nice because that way I could see a lot of the area.
I think accommodation and food might be a little difficult for… read more
Cosmus and his family are very welcoming.
I liked the work I did at school. I helped with pp1 and pp2, which was fun and I enjoyed it a lot. We also visited one of the other schools, which was nice because that way I could see a lot of the area.
I think accommodation and food might be a little difficult for… read more
22 juin 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Ashleigh) pour l'hôte
Sorry for the late feedback Cosmus. Volunteering here was great. When I first arrived (my first time in Africa and this was my first stop) I definitely felt a bit of culture shock but that soon faded as I started to spend time with Cosmus and his family and then time at the school. The kids that live with Cosmus and the kids at the school are very… read more
14 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Amanda) pour l'hôte
What an incredible experience!
I spent 5 weeks here at the Academy and I can't speak highly enough of Cosmus, his beautiful wife and family. I didn't really know what to expect from the experience. It took a little adjusting but this passed very quickly as I was made to feel so welcome.
Cosmus is very open and accommodating to how you'd like your… read more
I spent 5 weeks here at the Academy and I can't speak highly enough of Cosmus, his beautiful wife and family. I didn't really know what to expect from the experience. It took a little adjusting but this passed very quickly as I was made to feel so welcome.
Cosmus is very open and accommodating to how you'd like your… read more
24 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Arianne )
Arriane is such a loving and caring girl whom you will get along with all the time. She really loves kids and always ready to make them happy.
For the time she stayed at my school she was really nice and loving to the kids especially the kids in Kilibasi.
We had a great and wonderful time with her and we really miss her laughter sooo much… read more
For the time she stayed at my school she was really nice and loving to the kids especially the kids in Kilibasi.
We had a great and wonderful time with her and we really miss her laughter sooo much… read more
(Excellent
)
24 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Arianne ) pour l'hôte
Best place ever!! My first huge culture shock in Africa and I thank you all so much for everything you've done for me. I'm so grateful, this place will forever be in my heart and I can't wait to come back and see everyone again. The teachers and students will make you feel at home in a heart beat.
Asante Sana and god bless you all for everything!
Asante Sana and god bless you all for everything!
9 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Felix)
Having Felix at the school was interesting. He always had good time with the kids and used to play a lot with them
He also helped a lot to teach different classes and also typing of the secondary exams. He always made friends with the kids and they all liked him.
Together with the other volunteers he had a good time with my family and they were… read more
He also helped a lot to teach different classes and also typing of the secondary exams. He always made friends with the kids and they all liked him.
Together with the other volunteers he had a good time with my family and they were… read more
(Excellent
)
9 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Felix) pour l'hôte
Staying with Cosmus, his familiy, the kids from the school and 4 other volunteers was an experience of a lifetime! I got picked up by a state of the art school van, which he also used to do safari with us. After my luxurious fist ride they directly cooked me some eggs made me feel at home, even though we were staying in our own rooms separate from… read more
8 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lydia & Laurence)
Lydia and Laurence were very good young couple who were very much hardworking and self motivated.
They got along well with the kids and they loved them a lot. They were very keen to learn the African culture through my kids and they learned how to prepare some Kenyan food.
They also helped to raise some money to help the school financially.… read more
They got along well with the kids and they loved them a lot. They were very keen to learn the African culture through my kids and they learned how to prepare some Kenyan food.
They also helped to raise some money to help the school financially.… read more
(Excellent
)
8 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Lydia & Laurence) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Cosmus and his lovely family for two weeks. We were welcomed by himself and his wild, fun and accommodating children. Whilst staying with Cosmus we visited the traditional Massai tribe, the art gallery and went on an overnight safari at Tsavo National Park, which was incredible! We learned a lot about the Kenyan way of life, such as… read more
1 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (alicethestreet) pour l'hôte
It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it. I met so many wonderful people and they were really nice. I felt safe the whole time at Cosmus' place. I really like that we have private rooms. The food was good but not enough different thing (probably because I'm a vegetarian). I didn't get to work that much because the government… read more
30 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juanvi)
Juanvi was a good and understanding man who loved kids so much. He kept them busy and always played with them.
My family loved him as he was a cheerful guy and easy to get along with. During his stay here he became friends with some of the locals of mackinon road.
Thanks Juanvi for your kindness .you are welcome once again.
My family loved him as he was a cheerful guy and easy to get along with. During his stay here he became friends with some of the locals of mackinon road.
Thanks Juanvi for your kindness .you are welcome once again.
(Excellent
)
29 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Juanvi) pour l'hôte
It was my first workaway and after spending two weeks there I can only say that the experience has been incredible. I'll never forget my stay there. Being every day with the kids at school is amazing but you also have the opportunity to meet local people while you're having a walk around which is also very satisfying. The kindness of all the… read more
29 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Melina)
Melina and Giovanna were very loving and caring girls....for the five weeks they were here they helped a lot to teach different classes and also the Spanish class. They loved the kids and all the kids had good time with them.
They got well with my kids and they had become part of my family. Laughter dancing and joy had become the order of the day… read more
They got well with my kids and they had become part of my family. Laughter dancing and joy had become the order of the day… read more
(Excellent
)
29 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Melina) pour l'hôte
I can´t use another word that AMAZING. Cosmus and his family made us feel part of their family since we arrived. We learned about their culture, we ate delicious food made by their kids, we danced, we shared lots of moments. We left part of our heart in that place, in every class we taught, in every game we played, in every hug we gave. We saw the… read more
27 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthew)
To begin Mathew was a nice and self motivated guy. During the time he has been volunteering at the school he always kept alert of what was going on and what was not running well he could just tell me in time.
He helped a lot to keep the kids occupied and all of them had a great time with him. He and his friends came with a lot of school supplies… read more
He helped a lot to keep the kids occupied and all of them had a great time with him. He and his friends came with a lot of school supplies… read more
(Excellent
)
27 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Matthew) pour l'hôte
I can honestly say this was an experience that has changed my life and the way I view my life. I went to this workaway having never done anything like this in my life and it has made me want to do more things like it. I stayed with Cosmus and his family for a little over a month and it was an absolutely amazing experience. I was lucky enough to go… read more
4 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yi)
It was nice to have Yi at my school. She is a good and hard working girl. She kept the children busy doing something and they were very happy with her.
I'm grateful for her work here at the school and we will miss her a lot.
Thanks a lot Yi.... Welcome once again :)
I'm grateful for her work here at the school and we will miss her a lot.
Thanks a lot Yi.... Welcome once again :)
(Excellent
)
4 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Yi) pour l'hôte
it is an amazing experience with Cosmus and all his family. i just stay one week in that school, cuz my visa is due, its too short and very fast for one week, but i have wonderful time will all kids' teach them Chinese,some poetry and painting with them ,they are all goo learners ,they are also full of passions, they live a very simple and basic… read more
19 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jean-Thomas)
Jean Thomas was a hard working young man who knew what the kids wants at a particular time.
He helped to teach the kids computer lessons and to play with them. All the kids liked him as he was social to all of them.
During his stay he fitted well as a member of the family and he could do varies tasks to help the boys or the girls in the house.… read more
He helped to teach the kids computer lessons and to play with them. All the kids liked him as he was social to all of them.
During his stay he fitted well as a member of the family and he could do varies tasks to help the boys or the girls in the house.… read more
(Excellent
)
19 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jean-Thomas) pour l'hôte
I had an amazing time with Cosmus and all his family. It was my fifth workaway in my african trip and it was one of the best.
You can help the school with everything you know. They are really open.
Now, they don't need teachers for global knowledges (there are enough teachers for that) but they need teachers for computer lessons, language lessons… read more
You can help the school with everything you know. They are really open.
Now, they don't need teachers for global knowledges (there are enough teachers for that) but they need teachers for computer lessons, language lessons… read more
4 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joshua)
It was nice to have Joshua in the school. He was a very active and self motivated young man. He taught computer classes to the kids and he was so kind to them such that when he left they were not happy.... They really misses him.
On the other hand Joshua was the first volunteer ever to love Ugali (a Kenyan meal) all the time he wanted to have… read more
On the other hand Joshua was the first volunteer ever to love Ugali (a Kenyan meal) all the time he wanted to have… read more
(Excellent
)
3 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Joshua) pour l'hôte
After 3 workaways this was the first workaway where I really felt home, I stayed 2 months which really let me connect with the people there and made this a unforgettable experience. Really this was an amazing experience! Living in a whole different culture like this was very difficult in the beginning but after 2 weeks or so I started to get the… read more
3 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Francisca)
Francesca Was really blessing to the school and the family. She did a lot in the school as being the leader of the other volunteers and organizing volunteer work in the school as well as a coordinator between the volunteers, teachers and the director.
She also helped to teach various subjects in the school. All the kids liked being around her and… read more
She also helped to teach various subjects in the school. All the kids liked being around her and… read more
(Excellent
)
2 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Francisca) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and couldn't be better choice. Helping at the school gave me the opportunity to go deep in to the culture of this small village and allow me to understand one side of the Kenyan point of view. The cultural exchange was amazing! I learned so much from the kids, teachers, Cosmus and his family. And allways felt protected… read more
21 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Helena)
It was a great opportunity to have Helena in my school. She is a hard working and self motivated girl who she is always happy and easy to get along with. During the two months of her stay she helped teach the kindergarten class and it was really amazing. She did a good job and the kids loved her.
She also helped to organize the school activities… read more
She also helped to organize the school activities… read more
(Excellent
)
21 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Helena) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and I could not have wished for a more incredible experience. I spent a little under two months at the school and I absolutely loved my time there. Cosmus and Anastasia are amazing, caring, hardworking people and I am so grateful I got to spend that time with them.
I was taking care of the kindergarten classes during my… read more
I was taking care of the kindergarten classes during my… read more
17 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Monica & Sebastian)
It was a great opportunity to have Sebastian and Monica in our school. They are a wonderful couple you would like to be around them.... Very happy and helpful in all ways.
They helped to build a garbage in the school which has been a problem for us for a very long time. Together with other volunteers they build the garbage and cleaned the school… read more
They helped to build a garbage in the school which has been a problem for us for a very long time. Together with other volunteers they build the garbage and cleaned the school… read more
(Excellent
)
17 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Monica & Sebastian) pour l'hôte
We stayed with Cosmus and Anastacia´s family for almost 2 weeks. We had a great time enjoying this project. We decide to work outside the classrooms so we built with Guigui (another volunteer) a garbage bin and we fix the playground with recycling staff. Other people were working in the classrooms teaching a different kind of subjects. There is a… read more
16 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Guillaume & Eva)
Eva and Guillaume are wonderful couple. They stayed with us for 3 weeks and they did a lot to the school.
Eva taught the kindergarten and she really liked them. She had good moments with them and to her it was a great experience.
Guillaume on the other hand did various activities in the school together with other volunteers. He participated in… read more
Eva taught the kindergarten and she really liked them. She had good moments with them and to her it was a great experience.
Guillaume on the other hand did various activities in the school together with other volunteers. He participated in… read more
(Excellent
)
16 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Guillaume & Eva) pour l'hôte
Cosmus and his Family are just amazing People and very generous. After almost 3 weeks we have past a wonderful moment. If you have the green hand, the build hand and if you like to teach Children, that place is for you.
That school is very nice and there are a lot of things to make. We have made a garbage bin with others volunteers and a… read more
That school is very nice and there are a lot of things to make. We have made a garbage bin with others volunteers and a… read more
28 févr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ashwin)
Ashwin was our first volunteer at the beginning of the year. He enjoyed being with the family before the beginning of the school academic year.
When we opened the school he was joined by the other volunteers and they worked hard in hand to teach the kids. He is always happy and smiling and very easy to get along with.
He taught computer classes… read more
When we opened the school he was joined by the other volunteers and they worked hard in hand to teach the kids. He is always happy and smiling and very easy to get along with.
He taught computer classes… read more
(Excellent
)
28 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Ashwin) pour l'hôte
Cosmus - The Superhero from Mackinnon! It was an honour to meet and live with Cosmus, Anastasia, and the lovely kids. The academy will always remain close to my heart. I started volunteering during the start of a new academic year. I got to see first hand the progress made in two months. Cosmus, Anastasia, and all the kids are an absolute delight… read more
11 févr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jason)
Having Jason in our school was really a wonderful experience. Being the first Phillipines volunteer to help in the school it was really nice to see him teach. :)
He is a friendly and nice guy who is easy to get along with and always happy. My kids had found a great friend and now they miss him. He was like one of my family members and we all miss… read more
He is a friendly and nice guy who is easy to get along with and always happy. My kids had found a great friend and now they miss him. He was like one of my family members and we all miss… read more
(Excellent
)
11 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jason) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience ever and I can say it was a very fulfilling one! I stayed at one of the rooms that Cosmus provided for 2 weeks.
His family treated me like their own. We ate, talked, and even played games together with his wife and children. It was very heart-warming.
As for being the teacher, the fun part was… read more
His family treated me like their own. We ate, talked, and even played games together with his wife and children. It was very heart-warming.
As for being the teacher, the fun part was… read more
31 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Guillaume)
Guillaume and his Mom stayed with us for only ten days but they did a wonderful job in the school. They helped to paint the school and also bought few chairs for the young kids. They also helped to teach the kids and they had a wonderful time with them.They also gave donations of used computer and clothes for the school and the kids. This made the… read more
(Excellent
)
30 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Guillaume) pour l'hôte
Cosmus et Anastasia are wonderful people who help a lot their poor village with their school.It was my 1st workaway experience and it meets completely my expectations. You will find a place where you can feel useful and share with the locals. Cosmus arrange everything for you pick up, safari tour on your days off, etc. Which makes things easy and… read more
24 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bianca)
Bianca was really a true friend to me and my family. She stayed with me for more than a month and we had a very good time together.
She always played with the kids and all of them were very happy while around her. She also did a online fundraising from her family and friends and bought 84 textbooks and office stationary for the school. We had… read more
She always played with the kids and all of them were very happy while around her. She also did a online fundraising from her family and friends and bought 84 textbooks and office stationary for the school. We had… read more
(Excellent
)
24 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Bianca) pour l'hôte
If you are looking for a truly african experience this is the place! I stayed with Cosmus and his lovely family for 40 days and I can say it was one of the best experiences of my life!
They are a lovely family that will provide you lots of fun and dance! :)
The accomodation is simple, but good and the food is very tasty! Anastacia and the girls… read more
They are a lovely family that will provide you lots of fun and dance! :)
The accomodation is simple, but good and the food is very tasty! Anastacia and the girls… read more
15 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carlos)
It was really amazing to have Carlos in my family. He is a friendly guy and he loves playing with the children.
During his short stay he interacted well with the local Kenya people at mackinon road and not forgetting he was very happy with my children especially Maingi.
If you are willing to host him I highly recommend him... You will have… read more
During his short stay he interacted well with the local Kenya people at mackinon road and not forgetting he was very happy with my children especially Maingi.
If you are willing to host him I highly recommend him... You will have… read more
(Excellent
)
14 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Carlos) pour l'hôte
Spent a couple days I believe 6 on a short trip to Kenya and the experience I encountered with Cosmus was amazing. I did come during the Christmas period so the school was closes and a little quiet, but regardless I loved the opportunity to coexist with Cosmus his family and different children, from the school. It's a blessing to learn from such a… read more
3 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lorenia)
It was amazing and exciting to host Lorenia and her sister Maria in my school. For the two months they stayed here the children were happy and enjoyed playing and learning from them. They became as one of our family,laughter and joy was the order of the day when they were here.
Lorenia bought 4 Mattresses for the babies to sleep on during the… read more
Lorenia bought 4 Mattresses for the babies to sleep on during the… read more
(Excellent
)
3 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Lorenia) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Cosmus for almost 2 months. It was the most amazing experience ever!!! The kids in the school are so adorable and friendly and the family makes you feel like home away from home. I wouldn't change anything about this experience. I love Cousmu's kids, Wendo, Emma, Maingue, Petronila, Marie, Steven and Dorkas. If you are planning a… read more
1 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Magali)
Magali was a very good and hard working girl and loved the children. When she was here at the school she helped to teach the little kids and also making good time with them by watching movies.
She related very well with other volunteers despite others who had problems adopting to African way of life but she managed to explain to them calmly that… read more
She related very well with other volunteers despite others who had problems adopting to African way of life but she managed to explain to them calmly that… read more
(Très bien
)
1 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Magali) pour l'hôte
I have been here with Cosmus' family, helping at his school for almost three weeks.
The experience has been great, even amazing, not because it has been perfect (it was not perfect) but, because i feel i have lived something so different from what we, as occidental, can live in our countries.
You will get to live the same way as Cosmus and his… read more
The experience has been great, even amazing, not because it has been perfect (it was not perfect) but, because i feel i have lived something so different from what we, as occidental, can live in our countries.
You will get to live the same way as Cosmus and his… read more
13 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jordi & Laia Zhi)
Excellent... It great to have Jordi and Lai a young couple from Spain who were really loving and took great care of the baby kids in the school. During their stay they taught ages 3 and 4 .The children were very very happy to learn from them.
Another thing Jordi and Lai were very much open to different ideas and embarrassed the African culture as… read more
Another thing Jordi and Lai were very much open to different ideas and embarrassed the African culture as… read more
(Excellent
)
12 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jordi & Laia Zhi) pour l'hôte
We're Laia and Jordi and we want to thank Cosmus and his family for being such a nice people. They treated us very well and any problem we had we could tell them. We wish we can come back and see how the kids will have grown, the kids of the school are the cutest children you've seen. The town where they live is really pleasant, obviously thanks… read more
9 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elena)
It was really interesting to have Elena in the school and also in our family. She is such a well behaved lady and always happy. The school children had good time with her and she loved hanging around with the small kids.
She liked eating the Kenyan foods and she was very happy to even help in preparing the food in an African kitchen. Her… read more
She liked eating the Kenyan foods and she was very happy to even help in preparing the food in an African kitchen. Her… read more
(Excellent
)
9 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Elena) pour l'hôte
Happy to have chosen this family for my stay in Kenya for two weeks in August. I had visited Africa before but not living with a local family, this opens you to an unknown world as you live, eat and sleep like them and it is a unique experience. Cosmus is attentive, predisposed, friendly and always takes care of the details so that the volunteer… read more
4 nov. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nagib)
It was very interesting to have Nagib in my school. He is a very hardworking young man. Always very understanding and happy. He convinced his parents when he was here and they paid 450 dollars for the education of three needy children.
During his stay all the school children liked him and they were very happy with him.He helped to coach football… read more
During his stay all the school children liked him and they were very happy with him.He helped to coach football… read more
(Excellent
)
13 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Nagib) pour l'hôte
It was the most fulfilling experience I have ever had. I totally recommend going to this volunteer experience as you won't only be helping but you will be a teacher, housemate, a friend and a Kenyan for a couple of days, weeks or even months. Cosmos and his family are completely welcoming and always try their best to make you feel comfortable and… read more
21 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tomas)
We had great and wonderful time with Tomas at our school .He is a hardworking guy who helped a lot in the garden and painting of the school.he was always happy and loving to the kids .
I really recommend him to anyone willing to host him. Tomas we wish you all the best and hope you come back soon.
Thanks a lot for your help!!
I really recommend him to anyone willing to host him. Tomas we wish you all the best and hope you come back soon.
Thanks a lot for your help!!
(Excellent
)
21 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Tomas) pour l'hôte
First workaway experience!! It was amazing i have to say thank you to cosmus and his family for this truly experience of how american people live. All the childrens are very funny and friendly and you can give a lot of kind of helps for make this school better! Wish you the best
19 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Noelia)
It was a blessing to have Noelia at my school. She brought laughter and joy to my family and all other volunteers who visited here during her three and half months stay with us. She was cheerful all the time with near ideas.I felt lonely for a long time pertaining the school project and when she came she made me feel that i am not alone in this… read more
(Excellent
)
19 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Noelia) pour l'hôte
One of the most enriching experiences of my life. This project is an example of overcoming. Cosmus has great ideas and it has been a pleasure to collaborate in this wonderful school. It is a tireless search to improve the educational quality of children, I greatly admire the energy with which they work. In addition, a school garden is being… read more
16 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Giorgia )
Having Giorgia and Francesca at my school really a wonderful experience for me and the kids.They were hard working and self motivated girls who could afford a laughter all the time.Giorgia was amazing ,she was smiling every minute nothing could hinder her from smiling.Francesca on the other hand was loving and caring to all the kids . They all had… read more
(Excellent
)
15 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Giorgia ) pour l'hôte
Our experience at Cosmus’ was amazing and life-changing! He and his family are so welcoming and nice. We really felt as a part of the big family of Cosmus and Anastasia. Cosmus is very fond of what he does and needs volunteers in order to improve the school conditions. We really had the best time of our life. At the Academy we met 8 other… read more
14 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura & Maria)
Laura and Maria were in our school for two weeks. Their stay here was caltimated by laughter and happiness as they really enjoyed being with the kids all the time.They become like one of my family as they got along well with my children.Maria found her best friend Emma and she found it difficult to leave Mackinon road as she cried a lot during the… read more
(Excellent
)
13 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Laura & Maria) pour l'hôte
Maria and I went two weeks to Mackinnon, and it has been our best experience ever. Cosmus and his family made us feel as if we were another member of the family. Woorking in the school was amazing, the kids are so kind and they are looking fordward to learning something new and playing all the time. We really recomend this experience to… read more
12 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rose & Théo)
Rose and Theo were very helpful in our school. They were energetic and hard working both in teaching and garden. They were friendly to the children .Rose cried a lot when they were leaving for France... as she was used being with the children for one month.
I would like to recommend them to any host interested in them... should not estate to pick… read more
I would like to recommend them to any host interested in them... should not estate to pick… read more
(Très bien
)
10 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Rose & Théo) pour l'hôte
the Academia was an amazing experience. The children are kind and fascinating. The family is lovely. The school is good but need a lot of improvements, they need volunteers ! We really enjoyed giving class and going to the school garden. But be careful, ask Cosmus before coming if it's a exam period or holidays. But for sure we recommend.
17 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cassandra)
It was a blessing to have Cassandra in my school. For the 2 months she was with us we enjoyed her company . During her stay she taught the little children ages 4,5 and 6. The children loved her and they really miss her a lot.
She will also miss the company of her best friends Stephen, Wendo and Maingi:))
I really recommend her to any organization… read more
She will also miss the company of her best friends Stephen, Wendo and Maingi:))
I really recommend her to any organization… read more
(Excellent
)
14 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pia)
Pia and Ida were so helpful to the school, though for a short time we managed to paint 8 classrooms.
They are energetic and hardworking girls. I really would like to comment them to any one seeking help...don't
estate to pick them.....you will get the help you desire.
Pia and Ida...we really miss you....hope you come back one day!!
They are energetic and hardworking girls. I really would like to comment them to any one seeking help...don't
estate to pick them.....you will get the help you desire.
Pia and Ida...we really miss you....hope you come back one day!!
(Excellent
)
8 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Michael & Alejandra) pour l'hôte
Thank you Cosmus, we had a really memorable time in your school! I‘m really happy we chose to stay with you and your family for 4 weeks as it was a very warm and rewarding experiece.
I can recommend anyone staying and volunteering the Academy as they really need external help in making the school self sustainable. We contributed a little bit to… read more
I can recommend anyone staying and volunteering the Academy as they really need external help in making the school self sustainable. We contributed a little bit to… read more
13 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michael & Alejandra)
It was really exciting ,pleasant and enjoyable to host lovely and worm heartily Michael and Alejandra in our school:)
They enjoyed being with the children and Alejandra introduced Spanish language class for the kids. Michael on the other hand introduced German language for primary kids.For 4 weeks we got used to them and they became as one of our… read more
They enjoyed being with the children and Alejandra introduced Spanish language class for the kids. Michael on the other hand introduced German language for primary kids.For 4 weeks we got used to them and they became as one of our… read more
(Excellent
)
30 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Shaniece)
Surely it was lovable and awesome to have Shaniece in my school. Though it was just for a short time,she was loving,friendly and caring. She loved the kids and they were happy to have her around.Due to her love for the children
she choose to sponsor one needy child.
If you are looking for someone to help don't estate to pick her.
Cali.....we miss… read more
she choose to sponsor one needy child.
If you are looking for someone to help don't estate to pick her.
Cali.....we miss… read more
(Excellent
)
30 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Slavek)
It was amazing to have Slavek in my school. He taught English and mathematics and the children liked him.
He was always surrounded by children and they liked playing with him.
If you are looking for help don't estate to pick him, you will get a hard working and self motivated person.
Slavek....we miss you...hope you come back soon.
He was always surrounded by children and they liked playing with him.
If you are looking for help don't estate to pick him, you will get a hard working and self motivated person.
Slavek....we miss you...hope you come back soon.
(Excellent
)
18 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Slavek) pour l'hôte
SUPER AWESOME !!
I had 7 different volunteering in Africa and this was THE TOP.
amazing experience for me, kids were super smart in this school. Cosmus was really good host, friend and company. I slept in the school. I enjoyed the clasess and the stay, First day i found my favourite class and ive been teaching them math and english. I hope i will… read more
I had 7 different volunteering in Africa and this was THE TOP.
amazing experience for me, kids were super smart in this school. Cosmus was really good host, friend and company. I slept in the school. I enjoyed the clasess and the stay, First day i found my favourite class and ive been teaching them math and english. I hope i will… read more
5 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
It has been a wonderful experience!
Cosmus is leading an ambitious project that, step by step, thanks to the support of volunteers from all over the world and his work, is taking shape.
Cosmus and his family are very homely. We took all the meals with them and believe us, Cosmus’s wife is an excellent cook. They really look out for you and they… read more
Cosmus is leading an ambitious project that, step by step, thanks to the support of volunteers from all over the world and his work, is taking shape.
Cosmus and his family are very homely. We took all the meals with them and believe us, Cosmus’s wife is an excellent cook. They really look out for you and they… read more
19 mars 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
Wow.....it was a lovely experience to have Maria together with her friend Magda at my school:)
The children liked them a lot . Omar Noor was their best friend:) All children were happy
around them! They brought books,pencils,erasers and clothes for the children.
We really misses their company.!!
If you have them in your project you have good and… read more
The children liked them a lot . Omar Noor was their best friend:) All children were happy
around them! They brought books,pencils,erasers and clothes for the children.
We really misses their company.!!
If you have them in your project you have good and… read more
(Excellent
)
27 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Alexis ) pour l'hôte
Definitely one of the best experiences in my life.
The kids are AWESOME, they are always eager to learn new things: computer, French classes, mathematics.
Always want to play with you, from the younger to the older ones, each of them are very nice and cute.
Cosmus and his family are very welcoming. I met my new best friend there, he is 6 yo,… read more
The kids are AWESOME, they are always eager to learn new things: computer, French classes, mathematics.
Always want to play with you, from the younger to the older ones, each of them are very nice and cute.
Cosmus and his family are very welcoming. I met my new best friend there, he is 6 yo,… read more
26 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexis )
Sure it was a wonderful experience to have Alexis here in my school. He is a hard working young man,kind and honest. All the school children liked him and had a great time around
him. He was the best friend of my son Maingi:) He really misses him a lot!
His love for children especially those in our school made him work hard to assist the… read more
him. He was the best friend of my son Maingi:) He really misses him a lot!
His love for children especially those in our school made him work hard to assist the… read more
(Excellent
)
23 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Francine) pour l'hôte
What to write about a fantastic experience that changed even more the way I viewed the world?
I stayed for some weeks. I went alone, and the question I get from many traveling women is about whether it was safe. The community is small and very needy but at no time did I feel scared or have been in any risk situation. Of course, being a woman and… read more
I stayed for some weeks. I went alone, and the question I get from many traveling women is about whether it was safe. The community is small and very needy but at no time did I feel scared or have been in any risk situation. Of course, being a woman and… read more
9 oct. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Francine)
What can I say?...It was really interesting to have Francine in my school.
She was kind and loving to the kids and the staffs in general. She donated
story books to the school and helped in building a Website for the school.
She really knows how to be needy as many of the residents here live under
$1 per day.She felt their poverty in her heart… read more
She was kind and loving to the kids and the staffs in general. She donated
story books to the school and helped in building a Website for the school.
She really knows how to be needy as many of the residents here live under
$1 per day.She felt their poverty in her heart… read more
(Excellent
)
15 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Federico)
Wow...wow...Federico and Elena were lovely.They were friendly and hardworking:)
They were in the school for only one week and the children were happy of them. They are
generous and happy all the time.
If you have them in your project you will have the right people to help you.
Thanks Federico and Elena. Hope you will be back soon:)
They were in the school for only one week and the children were happy of them. They are
generous and happy all the time.
If you have them in your project you will have the right people to help you.
Thanks Federico and Elena. Hope you will be back soon:)
(Excellent
)
2 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Federico) pour l'hôte
What can i say? It was a wonderful experience to share our days with Cosmus family. He stays in a small village, Mackinon, two hours far away from Mombasa, taking a Matatu. Cosmus is a very open-minded and generous person, you feel like at home, from the breakfast to dinner. We ate all the meals with him and his family, a very big family, not only… read more
28 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rodrigo)
It was a great experience to have Rodrigo at the school. He was of much help to us and the children liked him a lot. He was a good friend to the children especially Maingi:)
Thanks for his good work... we will miss him.... hope comes back soon:)
Thanks for his good work... we will miss him.... hope comes back soon:)
(Très bien
)
7 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Rodrigo) pour l'hôte
My days with cosmus was wonderfoul, I learn a lot about her costums and traditions, he is a good man, I recommend this experience.
12 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Nohea) pour l'hôte
I was very fortunate to volunteer at Cosmus' school for about 3 weeks. It was a truly amazing experience, because I felt like at this place it is possible to make a difference in the life of the children.
I taught some of the smaller kids whenever there was help needed, but for most of the time I taught the older ones (form 1, secondary school).… read more
I taught some of the smaller kids whenever there was help needed, but for most of the time I taught the older ones (form 1, secondary school).… read more
6 oct. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nohea)
It was nice to have Nohea in my school. She was active and loving to the children and my family in general. She taught German language to our form 1 students and they really liked it.
Nohea did a marvelous thing to the school....she and her friends donated pupils course books for the children to use during exercises... We really appreciate for… read more
Nohea did a marvelous thing to the school....she and her friends donated pupils course books for the children to use during exercises... We really appreciate for… read more
(Excellent
)
28 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Victoria) pour l'hôte
I was staying with Cosmus, working for him for 3 weeks. The time was really amazing for me. I got to know the real African life there which was quite an adjustment at the beginning. But you adapt very fast and I enjoyed my stay a lot. I taught German in class 1 secondary school. For the pupils it was something they never had before. It was fun… read more
17 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria....a name to mention a thousand times:) She was at the school for only three weeks but did a wonderful job....She introduced German language classes to our high school first grade students and also through donations from her family and friends connected electricity to the school and enabled introduction of computer lessons to our… read more
(Excellent
)
5 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Tom) pour l'hôte
Thiswas a great place to spend two weeks. The school was built using the limited funds available so is not going to blow your socks off. But the time and energy put in by the staff is what makes it a special place. This is a true place to volunteer, there is much they need help with from teaching to funding (obviously not compulsory or expected… read more
6 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tom)
Tom Fuller is really a true friend at heart. During his stay here everyone liked him even the children were very happy around him. He used to play with the little kids who used to talk to him in swahili which he definitely didn't understand but he carried the day with them:))
He also did a excellent thing for the school...he fix the tap water… read more
He also did a excellent thing for the school...he fix the tap water… read more
(Excellent
)
14 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Whitney)
Whitney Noble was so exciting,sociable, a lady who always gave solution to problems......always happy...we will really miss her. She stayed in the school for 10 days and she was very much helpful to the Director,the staffs and the children.If you have her around you wont be bored:) We would like her to come again and again:)))
(Très bien
)
13 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Whitney) pour l'hôte
I was their first official workawayer and introduced Cosmus to the site. (We met on another site). Mackinon is a small town located about 2 hours from Mombasa. They residents haven't had much interaction with outsiders and they were very excited and curious to talk and connect to the outside world. Cosmos and his family made dinner for me every… read more
