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Welcome to Mfangano Island, a picturesque paradise in Lake Victoria, Kenya, where
the azure waters meet lush greenery, and vibrant culture thrives. We invite you to join
us in a unique Workaway experience that combines community engagement,
sustainable construction, and immersion in the local way of life.
Project Overview: We are embarking on an exciting journey to construct a
sustainable home on the captivating Mfangano Island. Our mission is not just to
build a house but to create a haven learning centre for young children that embodies eco-friendliness, community
involvement, and cultural richness. We need your help to make this vision a reality!
What We Need: Our construction project encompasses various tasks that volunteers
with a wide range of skills can contribute to. Here's how you can get involved:
1. Debris Clearance:
● Help us clear debris from the building site, bringing it back to the foundation
level for a fresh start.
2. Sustainable Building:
● Utilize locally sourced materials like sand, stone, plastic botle and water to build sturdy
walls that blend with the island's natural beauty.
● Assist in obtaining other materials through donations, such as cement, metal
sheeting, and new tools.
3. Carpentry Skills:
● Showcase your carpentry skills by crafting doors, ceilings, and windows that
reflect the island's unique charm.
● Contribute to the creation of furniture, including beds and dressers, that will
furnish the home.
4. Glass Artistry:
● Work on creating windows that not only let in the island's radiant sunshine but
also add a touch of artistry to our project.
5. Eco-conscious Construction:
● Participate in the construction of a veranda/porch using eco-bricks, which are
recycled bricks made from plastic bottles. This initiative aligns with our
commitment to sustainability.
6. Flooring :
● Get involved in the flooring process and assist with tasks
necessary to bring the building to life.
What We Offer:
● An immersive cultural experience on Mfangano Island, where you can engage
with the local community, learn about their traditions, and make lasting
friendships.
● Accommodation in a communal setting, allowing you to live, eat, and share
experiences with fellow volunteers.
● Delicious, locally sourced meals that introduce you to the island's culinary
delights.
● An opportunity to be part of a meaningful, sustainable project that will
positively impact the community and environment.
● A chance to explore the natural beauty of Mfangano Island, from its pristine
beaches to its lush landscapes.
Join Us: If you're passionate about sustainability, eager to learn, and excited to
contribute to a transformative construction project, we invite you to join us on
Mfangano Island. Together, we'll build not just a house, but a brighter future for this
incredible community.
Contact us today to embark on this unforgettable journey!
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos artísticos
Prática de idiomas
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Companhia para idosos
Ensino
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Hotelaria/turismo
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
While on exchange volunteers can benefit from a multitude of unique life experiences. They can also have a tour exposer around Mfangano Island at their own expense. To put it simply, the exchange is eternally awesome! Here are our top five reasons why going on exchange with us is a worthwhile life experience:
1) Experience a new culture and learn a new language
2) Being part of a sustainable project to save Mfangano Island natural resources
3) Make friends from all around the world
4) Get a ‘second family’
5) Personal development
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
At the moment we like to join forces and focus on finishing our house. This involves building the walls, the roof and the floor.
Also we work on plumbing,, the latrine and paintings.
We kindly ask volunteers to participate.
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Luo: Fluente
Swahili (Kiswahili): FluenteEste anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
I want my kids to learn some good English
Acomodação
Volunteers will stay in a separate house.
Apart from the bedrooms there is a living room, a kitchen for cooking, a shower and a latrine.
Solar panels provide electricity and Wi-Fi is available.
The house is surrounded by trees, which give shadow. The component has direct access to the lake and a great view.
We can acommondate more than 5 people. 3 meals a day/6 days a week will be cooking for the volunteers. Sunday is a special day! The volunteers will cook for the family for food exchange.
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Mfangano Island is a nature-lovers paradise with plenty of birdlife, hikes and peaks with stunning panoramic views. We are on the east side of the island and exposed to sun rise, but there is much to see and experience on the other parts of the island as well as the other nearby islands on your days off.
We either walk or take boat and motorcycles around (no more cars on the island !) and there are motor boats to transport people to different points on the island. It is possible to walk the whole ring road around the island in one day (if you start very early in the morning !).
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
We have good conection. Our WI-FI in is very steady.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have a big space and flat for more cars to pack.
Pode aceitar animais
We have dogs and cats
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
Mais de 2
Horas previstas
Maximum 2 to 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentário (17)
They had a number of projects they were working on, including their permaculture projects, grant writing and application, house building as well as working with the local school.
We mainly focused on the house building,… read more
Thank you for everything, we will not forget this experience.
Comentário
Essas classificações são opcionais e foram dadas junto com os comentários dos membros.A classificação média deixada por cada opção é exibida.
Precisão do perfil:
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Intercâmbio cultural:
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Comunicação:
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They had a number of projects they were working on, including their permaculture projects, grant writing and application, house building as well as working with the local school.
We mainly focused on the house building,… read more
Thank you for everything, we will not forget this experience.
Florence and Gabriel… read more
We visited a school one of the days and the main focus when I was there were to spread the word of the project and to make the fundraising going for building the fence… read more
My main task was to open the nursery space at the side of garden
They have many interesting project.like involving the community especially some of neighbor schools. And expanding the farm is also one of nice work.
They… read more
At that time nothing had been started… read more
I travelled solo and it was my first time on Mfangano island so there was plenty to see and discover on the island, especially on days off with the other volunteer I joined, Morgane. The work was simple enough - I arrived at the very beginning of… read more
The oven is doing great. The kids House is also good and prevented from rain . The are very hard work. Sandra your fundraising is good still online. Thank you guys for your help.
We helped to create an oven in the separate kitchen and… read more
See you my dear
Be blessed you my daughter.
