Support
for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children
Machakos, Eastern province
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with Suvia Children's Home. The Home was started in 2006 to help orphans and vulnerable children in Machakos and Mbooni districts whose parents were affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. The home currently houses girls only but also helps boys in terms of providing education. We would like to show these children that people do care for them and give them hope through education and Christian upbringing.
During the initial orientation, the objectives and expectations of the program will be presented to the volunteers. The volunteers will be involved in taking care of the kids, including activities such as teaching them the alphabet and numbers, singing, drawing and making craft, assisting in daily work. The volunteers may also assist in some construction activities.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursions to “Kyamwilu” (The area has an anti-gravity phenomenon that is still a mystery. Water poured flows upstream, a car if left free will move uphill due to this force.), Satellite, “Wanyavu” (where wood carving is done). The trips are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in a classroom. Please note that there will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Machakos is located in the
Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from
Nairobi. Volunteers will travel to the project site by public transport.
The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and
other social
facilities are located in Machakos town, 1 hour drive from the camp
site. The terrain is flat; the weather is hot and dry in the region.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching mentally handicapped
children in Pwani School
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: Pwani School for
mentally handicapped children started as a unit of Kikowami Primary
School in Mombasa. By the year 1999 the unit had grown to a full-pledged
school and moved to Kisauni area.
The school admits pupils between the ages of 6–24 years. It is situated
in new Nyali (Bombolulu) on a 10-acre plot allocated by the Kenyan
Government in 1986 during the national and international year of the
disabled. The School is a public mixed special day school, currently
planning to put up a boarding facility. The school is managed by a board
of governors from the Ministry of Education and members of the municipal
council.
The school's motto is: "We can make it with your help". Their mission is to rehabilitate mentally handicapped children through various activities and to enable them to lead a normal life. They follow the special education curriculum as specified by the Kenya Institute of Education. The following trainings are offered: sense training, social training, communication, language, number work, reading, art and craft, music/dance, physical education and service to the school.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in various teaching activities, such as assisting the teachers in sense training, communication, number work, reading, organizing games and art lessons.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Haller and beaches. Visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Volunteers with physiotherapy and teaching skills are needed; preferably a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or a teacher. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. The minimum age of the volunteer should be 21 years.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity and shower at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Location: Pwani School for mentally
handicapped children is situated in Coast Province, Kongowea location,
Kisauni Division, approximately 500 kilometers from Nairobi. This is a
busy tourism area as it borders Indian Ocean with numerous hotels on the
Coastal belt. The region is hot during the day, temperatures sometimes
rising to 25°–28°C. At night it can be cool, temperatures falling to
15°–20°C. Kisauni is densely populated with a lot of poor or low income
people, and it's congested with prostitutes and beach boys due to the
high number of tourists in this region. Facilities and services such as
cyber cafes and ATMs can be found in Mtwapa, Nyali and Mombasa town.
Volunteers will use public transport “Matatu” (minibuses) to get to the
project site. It is 8 hours drive from Nairobi.
Kiswahili is the dominant spoken language within the area. Kiswahili and English are spoken in the central business area and Government offices, and are popular among the young professionals.
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
program in Salem Orphanage Home
Kisumu, Nyanza province
Volunteer project: The volunteer project has been organized together with Salem Orphanage Home since 2009. Salem Orphanage Home was founded in 1992 and is based in Kisumu which is the third largest city in Kenya. Kisumu has a population of approximately 300,000 and is located on Lake Victoria almost on the Ugandan border. In Kisumu, there are many orphans who, without help, would have no future. Salem Orphanage is a home to about 130 orphans who lost their parents (usually to AIDS) and street children from the slums. There are primarily boys, due to the "preference" for girls as household labor help, and the difficulty for boys to stay at home if their mother marries someone other than their father. At Salem they are loved and cared for well, but the need is still so great.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in supporting the children, which involves teaching English, Maths, Social Science, singing, drawing and making craft, helping them with their homework.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, excursions. The trips are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as early childhood education, teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be motivated to spend time with them.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Salem Orphanage Home is located in Nyanza province, Kisumu City, Obunga Location. The region is hot during the day, temperatures sometimes rising to 27°–29°C. At night it’s fairly humid, temperatures sometimes falling to 24°–26°C. Kisumu is located in the west of Kenya approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means, the closest Hospital and Market is 5 minutes walk, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu 15 kilometers drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
deaf and blind children in Kwale
Kwale, Coast province
Volunteer project: The volunteer
program is organised together with Kwale School for the deaf since 2009.
The school offers formal learning to hearing impaired learners and they
have a small unit for blind children. The school was established in 1968
as a unit and later upgraded into a fully-fledged boarding institution.
The school has 17 fully trained teachers from the Kenya Institute of
Special Education (KISE). The learners have various degrees of hearing
losses ranging from mild to profound. The school recently received a
diagnostic audiometer.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will be involved in various teaching activities such as assisting the teachers in teaching sign language, playing with the kids, speech therapy, organizing games and art lessons, teaching blind students.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion at Mwalungaje elephant sanctuary and beaches. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as low visual aid, speech therapy and sign language) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be able to work with differently abled kids.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running January-March, May-July and September-November. The minimum stay is 1 month.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is a simple rented space. Please note that there will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kwale is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Volunteers will travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Ukunda, 30 minutes drive from the project site or 45 minutes drive to Mombasa. The terrain is flat and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
English and counseling students in Central Primary School
Kitui, Eastern province
Volunteer project: The program has been organized together with Central Primary School since 2007. Central Primary School was started in the early 1950’s by the Arab Asian Community and was then named the Arab Asian School. In 1963 it was taken over by the Government and later on, between 1970 and 1975, it was incorporated by another school, namely St. Michaels Primary School. With the efforts of the parents from the community, the school structure was improved. The school offers formal education to Primary school students of Kitui area. Central Primary is under the District Education Board and it serves children of all races. Currently the school has 25 classes and the Special Unit for the Blind. We aim to show the students the value of education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.
The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of the program to understand the objectives and expectations. The volunteers will be supporting the teachers in the school by teaching English, Maths, Social sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students, as well as counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visiting “Nzambani” rocks and “Syomasango” resort during the weekends.
Special requirements: The participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, English, sciences, tutoring and knowledge of teaching blind students) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the schedule of the public schools in Kenya.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Central Primary School is
located in Eastern province, Kitui District, Central Kitui Location,
approximately 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi. The region is hot
during the day, temperatures sometimes rising to 25° –28°C. At night
it’s cool, temperatures sometimes falling between 19° – 20°C. Kitui is a
relatively small town, not very well developed, but it has electricity,
telephone lines and piped water. However, not all the houses have these
facilities. The nearest shopping center, cyber cafes, Post office,
clubs, ATM, are within the town, not far from the Central Primary
School. There is a nearby church, a local health center (1 km away from
the school) and a market within the center itself.
There are also beautiful sceneries around Kitui, like “Nzambani” Rocks
(5 km from Kitui center) and “SyomaSango” resort (6 km from Kitui
center). The terrain of Kitui is hilly.
Akamba is the ethnic tribe residing in this area. Kiswahili and Kamba are the most spoken languages within the area. The majority of the people are not educated, including old and young. Kiswahili, English and Kamba are spoken in the central business area and Government offices and are popular among the young professionals.
Economically, the Kamba people are low-income farmers
and the rate of poverty is high because of lack of education, cultural
and traditional beliefs, unfavorable climatic conditions and poor
infrastructure.
Socially, Kamba people are good, friendly and accommodative. There are
other tribes within the area like Kikuyu, Embu, Meru, etc. Christianity
and Islam are the predominant practiced religions in this area.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
English, Science and Mathematics in Enkorika Secondary School
Kajiado, Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: Enkorika Secondary School in Rift Valley province, Kajiado District was started by the area member of the parliament through the constituency development fund. The school offers formal education to Secondary school students of Kajiado area. It is a mixed school. International volunteers are invited to support the educational program of the school by teaching and sharing their experiences and skills with the students. The aim is to encourage the students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service.
The volunteers will be assisting the teachers in teaching English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical education, also tutoring and counseling the students. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the school teachers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits during the weekend to Namanga (Kenya –Tanzania border), Elangata – Wuas eco-system and Bulls Eye Club, where the volunteers can swim.
Special requirements: Volunteers with strong motivation and knowledge of Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English are highly needed in this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. The volunteers should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the schedule of the public schools in Kenya.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Enkorika Secondary School
is located in Rift Valley province, Kajiado District, Central Location.
It is approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. The region is
hot during the day, temperatures sometimes rising to 25°–28°C. At night
it’s cool, temperatures falling to 19°–20°C. Kajiado is a relatively
small town, not very well developed, but it has electricity, telephone
lines and piped water. Not all the houses though have these facilities.
The nearest shopping center, cyber cafes, Post office, clubs, ATM, are
in the town, which is 30 kilometers away from the Enkorika Secondary
School. There is a nearby church, a local health center and a market
within the town center.
There are also beautiful sceneries around Kajiado like “Bulls Eye”
Eco–system, Elangata–Wuas, Namanga (Kenya–Tanzania border). The terrain
of Kajiado is flat.
Maasai is the ethnic tribe residing in this area.
Kiswahili and Maasai are the most spoken languages. The majority of the
people are not educated, including old and young. English and Kiswahili
are spoken in the central business area and Government offices and are
popular among the young professionals.
Economically, the Maasai are pastoral people. The rate of poverty is
high because of lack of education, cultural and traditional beliefs,
unfavorable climatic conditions and poor infrastructure.
Socially, Maasai people are good, friendly and accommodative. The Maasai
people have a rich culture and traditions.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Educational
and therapeutic support for disabled children
Kwale, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized in support of Kwale School for the Physically disabled children.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in educational activities with the children, which involves assisting the teachers in classes, playing with the kids, physio and speech therapy exercises, organizing games and art lessons.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion at Mwalungaje elephant sanctuary and beaches. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physio therapy) will be used accordingly. Volunteers are expected to love kids and be able to work with differently abled kids.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running January-March, May-July and September-November. The minimum stay is 1 month.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is a simple rented space. Please note that there will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kwale is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 and a half hours drive from Nairobi. Volunteers will travel to the project site by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Ukunda, 30 minutes drive from the project site or 45 minutes drive to Mombasa. The terrain is flat and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Empower
Kenyan orphans through education and counselling
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: Cana Nur Children
Welfare School was founded in 2007 by Ziro Mlandaa. The school was
started to cater for the orphans residing near Kadzandani in Bamburi
location. The school is young and understaffed, and sometimes students
have to share classes. International volunteers are invited to support
the school in terms of provision of teaching services, fundraising
activities and counseling services. There are lot of kids in this area
that are forced to early marriages, child prostitution and drug abuse.
The centre is working hard to see these kids are going to school and
being counseled.
The volunteers will be involved in supporting the teachers in the centre, which involves teaching English, Maths, Social sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students, as well as counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometime, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Mwalungaje elephant sanctuary, beaches, fort Jesus on the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, sciences, English, tutoring and counseling) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: This is a 3-month long program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the schedule of the public schools in Kenya.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: Accommodation is at the school. Please note that there is no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public transport. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office are 5 minutes walk; Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Ukunda, 30 minutes drive from the project site or 45 minutes drive to Mombasa.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Providing
assistance for patients and staff at a Hospital in Kisumu
Kisumu, Nyanza province
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with a Government hospital in Kisumu city in Nyanza Province. Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital, which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory, Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. The volunteers will be supervised/guided by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients, feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the
hospital medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working
in the health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate
from any health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to
practice. For students, a letter from their School of medicine, public
health, nursing and allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, excursions. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Doctors,
nurses, paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required
for this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with
other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and
enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kisumu is located in the west of Kenya, approximately 6 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public transport. The closest Market is 5 minutes walk, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu city.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Volunteer
program in Nyahera Health Centre
Nyahera, Nyanza province
Volunteer project: Volunteers are needed in Nyahera Health Centre, located in the small town Nyahera, not far from Kisumu city in Nyanza Province.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital, which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory, Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be supervised/guided by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients, feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the
hospital medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working
in the health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate
from any health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to
practice. For students, a letter from their School of medicine, public
health, nursing and allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, excursions. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Doctors,
nurses, paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required
for this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with
other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and
enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nyahera Health Centre is
situated in Kisumu North Location, Nyahera Sub Location, Kodawo Urudi,
approximately 15 km from Kisumu city center and approximately 350 km
from Nairobi. Nyahera borders 2 provinces: Rift Valley province –
Kapsabet district and Western province – Vihiga district. The region is
hot during the day, temperatures sometimes rising to 28°–30°C. At night
it can be cold, temperatures falling to 15°–20°C.
Nyahera is a small town, not very well developed but it has electricity,
telephone lines and piped water, although not in all houses. The nearest
shopping, cyber cafés, schools, Post office, clubs, ATM, are in Kisumu
City. However, there is a nearby church, a local health center and the
nearest market Kibwosa is 45 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive. Lake
Victoria which is situated in this area (Kisumu), offers spectacular
view and variety of exciting games like surfing and fishing.
The Luo people or the "Lake People" have rich and strong tradition and
cultural belief and their staple food is “Ugali” and fish.
Kiswahili and Luo are the most spoken languages within the area; if you go further to the villages, Luo is commonly spoken. Majority of the people are not educated, especially the older people. Kiswahili and English are spoken in the central business area and Government offices, and are popular among the young professionals.
Kisumu city has an estimated population of 300,000,
most of them with certain education level, therefore making it easier to
teach basic life saving skills and sorting out ways of fighting poverty
within the area. The area has rich cultivation grounds, but sometimes
faces acute water shortages that can be controlled if proper storage
facilities are constructed and put in use.
Economically the Luos are fishermen and farmers, but the rate of poverty
is high because of lack of water distribution.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Therapy,
counselling and help at a hospital in Mombasa
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with a Government hospital in Mombasa, Coast province. Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital, which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory, Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. The volunteers will be supervised/guided by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients, feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the
hospital medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working
in the health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate
from any health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to
practice. For students, a letter from their School of medicine, public
health, nursing and allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Haller Park and beaches. Visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Doctors,
nurses, paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required
for this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with
other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and
enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern part of Kenya approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public transport. The closest Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Mombasa, 30 minutes drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Healthcare
volunteer program in Kajiado
Kajiado, Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with a Government hospital in Kajiado, Rift Valley province. Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program.
Volunteers will be involved in most areas of the hospital, which involves working in different departments such as Pharmacy, Laboratory, Pediatric, General, HIV/AIDS, Morgue. The volunteers will be supervised/guided by the doctors and clinical officers. Other duties will be counseling patients, feeding patients, therapy, giving health talks, Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT).
Note: All these duties will be directed by the
hospital medical superintendent.
All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the
Ministry of Health or a University in their country. (Applicants working
in the health care system are requested to provide a letter/certificate
from any health or regional authority stating that they are qualified to
practice. For students, a letter from their School of medicine, public
health, nursing and allied health professions will be required.)
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible visits during the weekend to Namanga (Kenya –Tanzania border), Elangata – Wuas eco-system and Bulls Eye Club, where the volunteers can swim.
Special requirements: Doctors,
nurses, paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required
for this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with
other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered.
Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and
enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Kajiado is located in the Rift Valley part of Kenya, approximately 1 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public transport. The closest Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kajiado town. Terrain is flat; the region is hot and dry.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Reform
and policy creation for a more democratic Kenya
Nairobi
Volunteer project: CGD was conceived
in 1992 and born in 1993 out of the realization by leading reformists
that the re-introduction of multi-party politics though a huge step in
the political reform process, was not sufficient for the entrenchment of
democratic governance.
This came in the wake of the flawed multi-party general elections of
1992, which brought to the fore the absence of a democratic culture, and
weak governance institutions as the principal obstacles to the
realization of democracy and respect for human rights.
The volunteers will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the institution to ensure efficient performance of the organization operation. Volunteers' duties include: Policy formulation, Creating awareness on roles of MPs and Councilors, Reform advocacy, Accountability project and Parliamentary support project.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum, National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of Political Science, law, political analysts and paralegal, Governance, Corruption and sustainable development) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Peace
building and conflict resolution in Nakuru
Nakuru, Rift Valley province
Volunteer project: The Centre for
Conflict Resolution - Kenya (CCR-Kenya) was founded in 1997 as a
non-partisan, non-profit making, non-governmental organization. The
Centre was founded out of the concern that the intermittent conflicts
that were rocking various parts of the country, specifically Rift
Valley, would obliterate the whole society.
This prompted the establishment of the Centre to provide an alternative
way of dispute handling. Through Conflict Resolution Education, the
Centre has been a strong advocate of the revitalization or re-discovery
of the Traditional African Principles of Conflict Resolution. This is
fortified by the fact that these mechanisms are home grown, cost
effective, inclusive and involve consensus building. The traditional
African Structures are a wealth of knowledge of African ethos that is
pertinent in the provision of efficacious solutions to the conflicts
that have plagued the African Continent. The African principles of
dispute handling are consistent with the Centre’s clarion "Peace
building from below".
Orientation will be provided for the volunteer to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in the day-to-day co-ordination of the institution to ensure efficient performance of the organization operation. Project activities include: Counseling victims of conflict violence, Giving legal and civic education to the residents of Nakuru, Organizing peace building workshops and camps in conflict areas, Organizing outreach programs and awareness programs in dispute resolution.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Possible weekend activities are trip to Lake Nakuru and National Park, to Mount Longonot, cultural exchange, excursions.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of social work, law, conflict resolution, and counseling) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nakuru is located in Rift valley, approximately 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nakuru, 5 minutes drive from the project site. Terrain is flat and weather is hot.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Youth
development and leadership program in Nairobi
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The project is
organized together with a local NGO since 2007. YAA is an independent
national youth organization founded in 1996 to facilitate a
participatory process that enables young people to assert their role and
visibility in governance and development in Kenya. YAA envisions a just
and equitable Kenyan society in which young men and women live a full
and dignified life. The Mission of the organization is to proactively
facilitate a participatory process for young people to assert their
roles and visibility in governance and development.
The volunteers will be involved in the day-to-day co-ordination of the institution to ensure efficient performance of the organization operation. Some of the activities are Democracy and Governance, Leadership training and support. The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of the project.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum, National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of Leadership skills, law, political science, organizational development, Governance and sustainable development) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Support
the conservation and research programs of Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Institute
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute in Mombasa. International volunteers are invited to take part in the institution's conservation and research efforts.
Orientation will be conducted for the volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. The participants will be involved in most aspects of the work of the Marine and Fisheries Institute such as conservation of coral reef, fisheries, documentation and data analysis, educating the local people of the importance of eco-systems, oceanography, monitoring, research, stock assessment.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion at Haller Park and beaches during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of conservation, environment, anthropology) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa located in Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Mombasa, 20 minutes drive from the project site. Terrain is flat, climate is hot and humid.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Developing
organic farming practices and educating the local people
Embu, Eastern province & Nakuru, Rift Valley
province
Volunteer project: This is a farming program, organized in cooperation with several farmers groups in Eastern and Rift Valley province. It aims to educate the farmers living in the area to use organic farming techniques (organic-fertilizer) that will increase the crops' quality and productivity.
The volunteers will be involved in various
activities:
- Farming different types of crops, such as Tomatoes, Onions, Blue Gum
tree and Amaranth;
- Source or look for markets outside Kenya for the products;
- Organic farming and teaching the local farmers on organic farming
concepts;
- Promoting bio-intensive planting, crop diversification and water
harvesting;
- Environment conservation;
- Animal husbandry;
- Start to liaise with Fair trade organizations that can assist in
marketing the products;
- Collecting information on fair trade regulations and rules, becoming
members, clinical services.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Excursion to Mwea (rice) irrigation scheme, Kiajakoma tea plant, Lake Nakuru National park and Lake Victoria. The trips are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as agronomy, horticulture, agriculture, environment and background knowledge of giving extension services to farmers and fair trade concept) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There will be no electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Embu is located in the Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 2 hours drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 30 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Embu, 30 minutes drive from the project site. This is a cool area, cold at night and with hilly terrain. Nakuru is towards west, 2 and half hours drive from Nairobi.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Training
and rehabilitation of disabled people in Nairobi
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The project aims
to support the Industrial rehabilitation centre in Nairobi. Industrial
rehabilitation centre was started in 1952 by Red Cross society to cater
for the young mau mau victims. In 1958 the Association for the
physically disabled in Kenya took over the running from Red Cross
Society. The association started training and rehabilitation of persons
with disabilities. In 1971 the Government (under Ministry of Social
Services) took over the running of the Center to date.
International volunteers will be involved in the training and rehabilitation of disabled people by teaching tailoring and dressmaking, entrepreneurship and computer.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum, National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of design and tailoring, web design, programming, microfinance, accounting, management and business development) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching
music to Kenyan youth in Nairobi
Nairobi
Volunteer project: Through this project we want to promote music to young people especially idle youths, unemployed and school leavers by giving them hope in music industry. We want to give them opportunity to learn, explore and nurture their talent in singing and playing musical instruments. We hope that once they acquire these skills, the youth can sustain themselves economically or generate income from their knowledge.
The volunteers will be involved in teaching music, music production, participating in organization planning, strategy implementation, evaluation of the music project, assisting in registering students with examination bodies, sourcing for instruments.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum, National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge and teaching skills for the following: Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Piano, Voice training, capoera, salsa, ballet) will be used accordingly. In addition, we are looking for volunteers who can teach sound or music production once we acquire the necessary equipment.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 19 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Environmental
conservation and spreading awareness among local people in Mombasa
Mombasa, Coast province
Volunteer project: The project is organized together with Magongo Santana friends of environment youth group since 2009. The group is involved in promoting environmental issues. They make a living by collecting garbage from different households. They sensitize the community on issues of waste management and HIV/AIDS. It is a growing organization that needs supports in terms of organizational development and technical expertise.
Volunteers will be involved in fund raising, implementing the strategic plan, marketing, website development, training of trainers in HIV/AIDS issues, teaching management and accounting, developing and designing art lessons and exhibitions.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Weekend excursions to Fort Jesus and local beaches.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of management, accounting and administration skills, fund raising, business development plan and proposal writing skills, web design, health sciences and creative arts) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Southern part of Kenya, approximately 8 hours drive from Nairobi. The closest Hospital is 5 minutes drive; Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are 20 minutes drive from the project site.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
AIDS
and poverty awareness initiative in Nairobi
Nairobi
Volunteer project: The volunteer project has been supporting Haki Self Help Group since 2006. Haki a community based organization started in 1995 in the Kibera slums of Kenya to counteract issues of poverty, environment degradation and reduce HIV/AIDS through Home based care, Economic empowerment and Post test club and justice and equality program. The group has made commendable achievements since its inception.
An orientation session will introduce the volunteers to the objectives and expectations of the program. The volunteers will be involved in counseling, treatment awareness trainings, providing psychological support to people living with HIV/AIDS, management, microfinance.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning. Saturday and Sundays are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended.
Leisure activities: Visit to the museum, National Archives, Clubs, Giraffe Centre. The visits are done during the weekends.
Special requirements: Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as knowledge of health sciences, counseling, accounting, management, fund raising, business development plan and proposal writing skills, nursing, fair trade) will be used accordingly.
Language: English
Duration of the project: The program is running from February to November. Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum is 6 months.
Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before the start of the project.
Accommodation: At a host family. Please note that you will share the typical living conditions of a Kenyan family. There is electricity, but no shower and pipe water/taps at the accommodation. Volunteers will be using buckets for bathing. Water will be boiled for drinking purposes and those who prefer can buy bottled water.
Location: Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Public transport available to the project site. The closest Hospital, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Nairobi centre, 30 minutes drive from the project.
Terminal: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Age range: 21 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 300 Euro per month
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
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FACTS ABOUT KENYA
Kenya is named after Mount Kenya or “Kirinyaga”,
the mountain of whiteness. Kenya is the most popular safari destination
in the world! Roughly the size of Texas. Kenya is famous for its ‘out of
Africa’ scenic beauty, diverse cultures and abundant wildlife. Kenya’s
coastline and tropical beaches are equally inviting. Kenya’s wildlife is
its prime attraction – the Maasai mara, Tsavo, Amboselli and L. Nakuru
are some of Africa’s most well known National Parks. Kenya is a mosaic
of different cultures and traditions, Kenya and its people, have the
natural ability to make every traveler/visitor feel at home –
Karibu a Swahili word meaning welcome, is often heard.
Area: Kenya covers 582,644 Sq. Km, 13,600 Km of which is lakes. Lying astride the Equator, Kenya extends approximately 4 ½ degrees North and 4 ½ South of Equator.
Borders with: Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia
Population: Kenya has a colorful mixture of people as well as a cocktail of cultures. The current population is about 33 millions made of over 40 ethnic tribes. Growth rate of 3.3%. However, the Bantus, Nilotes and Cushites form the bulk of the population. The minority, Asians, Arabs and Europeans live in urban centers. This ethnic diversity has produced a harmonious mixture of people with rich cultural heritage.
Capital: Nairobi
Time: GMT/UTC +3 all year round with almost constant 12 hours of daylight. Sun up and down at around 6.30 and 18.45 daily.
Official language: English and Kiswahili
Political system: Currently the Constitution of Kenya is under review and once enacted could change the political landscape of Kenya.
Climate: The Coast is always hot with 27 -31° C while the average temperature in Nairobi is 21 - 26° C.
Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion. There is also a large Muslim community.
Education: An education system mainly involving 8 years of free primary education, 4 years of secondary level and 4 years university level offered in 5 public and several private universities as well as other colleges and institutions of higher learning.
Media: Four daily English language newspapers, 1 daily Kiswahili newspaper, 7 local TV stations and 19 local and 2 foreign radio stations.
Historical sites: Kenya has more than 400 historical sites ranging from pre-historic fossils and petrified forests to 14th century slave trading settlements, Islamic ruins and 16th century Portuguese forts.
Tourism: Biggest contributor with 200 million a year to Kenya’s economy. More than 500,000 visit annually. Tourism provides 0.5 million direct and indirect jobs for Kenyans.
Rivers and Lakes: The Athi and Tana are Kenya’s chief rivers, flowing from the highlands to the Indian Ocean. L.Turkana covers 6,405 sq.km in the far north while L.Victoria, Africa’s largest lake at 69,484 sq km, lies at the western end of Kenya.
Manufacturing: Main products include cement, chemicals, household utensils, light machinery, vehicle assembling, paper products and textile. Food processing is a major industry and a refinery at Mombasa processes oil from other countries.
Mining: Centers around soda, fluorite, salt and gemstones.
Exports: Coffee, Tea, Flowers, Petroleum products, Cement, Meat, Pineapples and Sisal.
Imports: Industrial machinery, Iron and Steel and Petroleum.
