COMMUNITY The inhabitants are Kuria speaking people residing in the south west of Kenya. Their main economic activity of the local population is farming, tobacco, maize, beans, sweet potatoes and other horticultural crops for sale. Cattle and goat tradig also take place but the volume of trade has gone very low owing to the incessant cases of cattle rustling between the Kuria people and the Maasai and Kipsigis of the neighboring Trans Mara district. The area has low levels of literacy especially among people aged from 35 years and above. BACKGROUND OF THE SCHOOL Remanyanki Primary School was started for the purposes of acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to enable young generation make informed decisions considering their low level of literacy and to empower the girl child on the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation.
THEME:
GIRL CHILD EDUCATION Girls are plucked from a classroom to be forcefully married and in most cases, the affected school children are primary school children. "It is unfortunate that while other communities are discarding traditions that drag down their socio-economic development, the Kuria community still embraces the custom of marrying off their children. It is something that should be stopped because it denies the girls child the right to education." After realizing that the Kenyan government was taking stringent measures on parents engaging their children in forced marriages, some members of the community often cross into neighboring Tanzania where they perform the marriage rituals before crossing back to Kenya. The Kenya government has outlawed forced teenage marriages and its perpetrators can be jailed. What makes teenage marriages especially appalling is that it burdens the young girls with responsibilities that they are ill-prepared for. This includes child bearing and the concomitant hustles of taking care of children. The future of girls among the Kuria in the district remains bleak unless the culture is done away with. WORK Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in brick making, awareness campaigns on girl child education, traditional dances, teaching and home visits. Volunteers are advised to carry work clothes including rubber gloves, boots, sandals, rain coat, umbrella, torch, sleeping bags, mosquito repellant, sunscreen lotion , donations of every kind and official cloths for special occasions etc. A personal first Aid kit is also essential.
Others:
Sun glasses, water bottle, musical instruments, water bottle, Local food stuffs to be shared during the work camp, souvenir, gifts for friends or for the project. ACCOMMODATION Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a workcamp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags to experience complexities of development challenges in rural Kenya. Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately. CAMP FEES Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay 300 Euros for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional} The Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa and nowadays taught in prestigious Universities around the world. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere in order to quench for thirst among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival. Charges; Euros 200 all inclusive.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of interest. The fees charged are all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA put its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. Due to an increase in the park fees by Kenya Wild Life Service, the following are the charges with effect from 1st January 2011. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park – 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra - 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) - 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya - 100 Euros
THE COMMUNITY Embu ethnic group are the founding community of Mount Kenya region but the smallest in population with approximately 400,000 inhabitants.
WORK:
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved with members of the community on physical activities at the Credo Children's Center alongside other educational activities including community visits and adaptation to challenges of personal development. ACCOMMODATION Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a work camp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags. Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately. Volunteers should bring work clothes including rubber gloves, boots , sandals, rain coat, torch, sleeping bags , mosquito repellant, sunscreen lotion , donations of every kind and official clothes for special occasions etc. A personal first Aid kit is essential.
Others:
Sun glasses, water bottle, musical instruments, Local food stuffs to be shared during the work camp, souvenir, gifts for friends or for the project.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 300 for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and this will cater for Administrative costs as well. KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional} Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival. Charges; Euros 200 all inclusive
EDUCATIONAL TOURS:
KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of Interest and the fees charged are inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA get its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park – 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya 100 Euros
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
It is important to make confirmation of project participation at least one month in advance.
Project:
BACKGROUND CREDO CHILDREN HOME The Credo Children’s Centre- Kiaragana is a charitable children’s institution dedicated to protection and care mainly to children from the streets, orphaned and those who are vulnerable and who find themselves in situations that put their lives and their future at risk. The institution endeavours to facilitate rehabilitation through provision of education, care and protection in a humane and loving environment in which the children under its care can thrive to become mature and responsible adults. This is made possible through the support of its parent organization THE CREDO FOUNDATION in conjunction with donors, sponsors, volunteers and well wishers. The institution is the brain child of the chairman of CREDO FOUNDATION Mtumishi, Augustine Njeru Kathangu. His vision to provide an alternative life for the street children and others, who have been deprived of their basic rights, was realized in 1996 when the land owners of the old Kiaragana market agreed to lease the plots and through a work camp organized by Mr. Kathangu himself involving local and international volunteers, and the centre started. The owners of the said old market plots later agreed to sell the land to the Credo-Foundation. Since then the home has managed to change the lives of many children. The institution is run by a committee and a board of trustees.
THE COMMUNITY The community consists of Kuria speaking ethnic group. WORK: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved sensitize the community on the side effects of Female Genital Mutilation, sand harvesting, carrying stones, fencing, construction of classrooms, general clean ups and home visits.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a work camp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags. Nyamanche Primary school was begun in 1982. It is a public school. It is sponsored by Maranata Mission of Kenya. The school has 282 girls and 302 boys. The school was started with the aim of giving access to education particularly for the female children and to empower the girl child.
COMMUNITY:
The Kuria people are mainly agriculturalists and pastoralists divided into about 16 "sub tribes" In this community, differences between men and women dictate a difference in their social roles and this reinforces a notion that men are superior to women. Capacity building will provide both men and women with political insight and moral support in confronting gender issues.
THEME:
FOCUS ON FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION Female genital mutilation is a strong tradition in this community. It is illegal. But still more than one third of the women are circumcised. The church has preached against FGM for decades but FGM is a so-called culture and tradition in certain groups. The practice is deeply rooted in views on chastity, transition to womanhood, "purity" for marriage and a wish to control women sexually. In certain areas the survival and fertility of the local community is assumed to be threatened if the girls are not circumcised. Many brave young girls who refuse FGM are regarded as "unmarriageable" and become outcasts. It is a brutal act, painful and has led to the spread of HIV/AIDS. Volunteers will be required to liaise with other Non Governmental organizations like Red Cross in creation of awareness to the community.
Volunteers are advised to carry work clothes including rubber gloves, boots, sandals, rain coat, torch, sleeping bags , mosquito repellant, sunscreen lotion , donations and official clothes for special occasions etc . A personal first Aid kit is essential. Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 300 for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional} Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers' preference and open to individuals keen to have basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival. Charges; Euros 200 all inclusive
EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of Interest and the fees charged is all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA put its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park - 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) - 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya - 100 Euros
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in awareness campaigns, construction of classrooms, brick making and home visits.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a workcamp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags. Emukhuya Primary School is located in the Western part of Kenya. The school was founded in 1983 through a community initiative. Currently the school has 269 pupils including 40 orphans. The school motto is “discipline and hard work leads to success”
THE COMMUNITY:
The community is located along the equator. It consists of Luhya speaking people. The inhabitants are agriculturalists and grow maize, beans and groundnuts. Poverty levels are high due unemployment with a high rate of school drop outs due to early pregnancy and drug abuse.
THEME:
DRUG ABUSE Drug abuse is a major issue in the western part of Kenya and goes hand in hand with poverty. Recently, Drug and substance abuse has become a major hindrance to development in this area. All categories of the population, from the youth to the old, men to women are affected. This has impacted negatively on education, social behaviour and health. It has also led to low levels of engagement in positive economic activities. Volunteers will be required to join hands with the community in addressing the issue of drug abuse.
Volunteers are advised to carry work clothes including rubber gloves, boots, sandals, rain coat, torch, sleeping bags , mosquito repellant, sunscreen lotion , donations of every kind and official clothes for special occasions etc . A personal first Aid kit is essential.
Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 300 for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional} Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have a basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival.
Charges:
Euros 200 all inclusive EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of interest and the fees charged are all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA get its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park – 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya 100 Euros
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
It is important to make confirmation of project participation at least one month in advance for conventional purposes.
WORK/STUDY Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in Brick Making, construction, teaching and an awareness campaign on Women's enterprise development in collaboration with community based organizations and home visits.
ACCOMMODATION Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a work-camp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags. Kamagap Primary School is located on the high lands where climatic conditions are favorable for agricultural activities and community members are very hard working. The school is (50) fifty kilometers from Kapsabet which is a town with internet services. Cell phones are also used hence communication is available.
THE COMMUNITY The Nandi people occupy part of Rift Valley province. Nandi’s are farmers in nature practicing mixed farming, keeping animals and growing food crops. Nandi district contains the Nandi forest and Nandi Rock, the single largest rock in East Africa. 40% of the total land is a forest. The majority of the populace live on the hills which offers a cool and conducive environment for agriculture.
THEME:
ATHLETES-SPORTING PROWESS AMONG THE NANDI COMMUNITY The Nandi people are among the legendary Kalenjin community and are renowned for their prowess in sports; especially athletics and the majority of the fastest runners in Kenya at global marathon fora are drawn from this community. This has earned Kenya great honour as the leading African nation in athletics and brought home numerous trophies and recognition that has remarkably been a marketing plan for Kenya with regard to tourism promotion. KVDA based on these attributes is committed to involve the international community to celebrate the cultural phenomenon of this great people. This is an opportunity to demonstrate to the youth that they have the capacity to earn a living based on the attributes of their talents.
Volunteers are advised to bring work clothes including gloves, boots, sandals, rain coat, torch, sleeping bags, mosquito repellant, sunscreen lotion, gifts of any kind and official clothes for special occasions etc. A personal first Aid kit is essential.
Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay 300 Euros for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional} Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have a basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival.
Charges:
Euros 200 all inclusive EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of interest and the fees charged is all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA put its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park – 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra -150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) -150 Euros Bomas of Kenya -100 Euros
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
It is important to make confirmation of project participation at least one month in advance for conventional purposes.
WESTERN KENYA NEAR THE EQUATOR AND LAKE VICTORIA EXPANSIVE FRESH WATER LAKE.
COMMUNITY BACKGROUND:
Emwiru Primary School begun in 1958 under the Church of God sponsorship. The community members who were in charge of the church saw the need to offer education to the local community where people learned how to read and write, arithmetic was also taught, since people from around travelled far to work for education, the community volunteered and gave free land. Local people pooled materials which were local to construct classrooms. The government later took over the school. The School has 364 pupils and 10 teachers. Most people in the community live in poverty and are peasants. The population of the parents is about 200.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL:
Education to promote unity among the community members; Education to nature career and to nature talents; Education to promote creativity among students; Education to preserve our heritage and culture/traditions; Education to develop desirable social standards, moral and religious values.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Learning Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Religious education, Social studies, Science, Physical education and Creative arts; Debating; Music/Drama; Athletics; Football, Netball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Legball and Handball.
WHAT VOLUNTEERS WILL DO:
Construction of classrooms; Teaching; Organic agriculture with organic composting latrine; Exchange programs between community groups.
LOCATION OF THE PROJECT:
EMWIRU PRIMARY SCHOOL is situated in Western part of Kenya – Kakamega county, Khwisero Township, Khwisero East location, KISA North location, Mwikalikha sub location and Emwiru Village.
THEME - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION:
The focus of the projet will be environmental conservation and this thematic focus is informed by the ever increasing need within address issues of environmental degradation, that are responsible for the erratic weather and run away destruction of forests for purposes of commerce and industry. The volunteers will rally the local community to the idea and aspirations for greater investment in environmental concerns, lobby and agitate for environmental friendly practices for today and posterity. These linkages with the deliberate efforts to empower the local community to embrace the spirit of volunteering, will go a long way to strengthen the system and appeal to the conscience of society in order to fundamentally address the issue.
WORK:
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in Construction of classrooms, teaching, organic agriculture with organic composting latrine, exchange programs between community groups and home visits.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a workcamp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags to experience complexities of development challenges in rural Kenya. Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 300 for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional}:Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa and nowadays taught in prestigious Universities in the world. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere in order to quench for thirst among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival. Charges; Euros 200 all inclusive
EDUCATIONAL TOURS:
KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of Interest and the fees charged is all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA put its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. Due to an increase in the park fees by Kenya Wild Life Service, the following are the charges with effect from 1st January 2011. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park – 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra - 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) - 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya - 100 Euros
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
It is important to make confirmation of project participation at least one month in advance for conventional purpose.
The inhabitants are Kuria speaking people residing in the south west of Kenya. Their main economic activity is farming, where farmers grow tobacco, maize, beans, sweet potatoes and other horticultural crops for sale. Cattle and goat trade also take place but the volume of trade has gone very low owing to the incessant cases of cattle rustling between the Kuria people and the Maasai and Kipsigis of the neighboring Trans Mara district. The area has low levels of literacy especially among people aged from 35 years and above.
BACKGROUND OF NYABOSONGO BENA ACADEMY:
This school was started in 2005 with 23 students as a pre-school and currently it has 147 pupils and 69 for the pre-school, totaling 216 students. The School had 8 classrooms on two different plots with a borehole and 10 toilets for students and 2 for teachers. The school is run by a Parents Teachers Association and the teachers are registered by the Teachers Service Commission. The initiation of NYABOSONGO BENA ACADEMY came in handy with the many challenges that affect the community.
LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL:
The School is situated at a market place popularly known as « Senta » situated along Migori Ntimaru road, next to Kehancha divisional headquarters. The School has a staff of 7 teachers and serves 147 pupils divided by eight classrooms. The School is in dire need of additional classrooms due to the increase in the number of pupils enrolled.
THEME - FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION:
Female genital mutilation is a strong tradition in this community. It is illegal. But still more than one third of the women are circumcised and each and every young woman is subjected to the cut. The church has preached against FGM for decades but in spite of the deep devoutness the priests do not have enough power over the souls. FGM has nothing to do with religion; it is a so-called culture and tradition in certain groups. The practice is deeply rooted in views on chastity, transition to womanhood, “purity” for marriage and basically a wish to control women sexually. In certain areas the survival and fertility of the local community is assumed to be threatened if the girls are not circumcised. Many brave young girls who refuse FGM are regarded as ”unmarriageable” and become outcasts. It is a brutal act, painful and has led to the spread of HIV/AIDS. Volunteers will be required to liaise with other non governmental organizations like Red Cross in creation of awareness to the community.
WORK:
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in female genital mutilation campaigns, construction of classrooms, brick making, teaching and home visits.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms at the school with two separate rooms for male and female. This will be in a work camp set up where there are no beds and they will sleep on the floor on their mats and sleeping bags to experience complexities of development challenges in rural Kenya. Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 300 for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional}:Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa and nowadays taught in prestigious Universities in the world. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere in order to quench for thirst among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival. Charges - Euros 200 all inclusive.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS:
KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of Interest and the fees charged is all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA put its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects.
Below are charges for specific package:
3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park - 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra - 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) - 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya - 100 Euros
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
It is important to make confirmation of project participation at least one month in advance for conventional purpose.
KAKAMEGA COUNTY ON THE BORDER OF THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
WORK:
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved with members of the community on physical activities at the Children Center alongside together with several other educational activities as enumerated above including community visits and adaptation to challenges of development.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a hostel run by the institution where they will share rooms and beds are available. The arrangement will allow male and female participants to sleep in separate dormitories. Nevertheless, the workcamp atmosphere will not be deprived under such conditions and volunteers should bring their mats sleeping bags to experience complexities of development challenges in rural Kenya. Volunteers with special needs like those who are physically challenged should alert KVDA on application so that efforts are made to accommodate them appropriately.
CAMP FEES:
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 300 for a package of three weeks and this will include Airport Pick Up and drop off after the work camp, one day full board accommodation during the orientation day, fares to the project and back, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and will cater for Administrative costs as well.
KISWAHILI TRAINING PROGRAM {optional}:Kiswahili training program is tailor-made to suit volunteers’ preference and open to individuals keen to have basic knowledge in Kiswahili that is widely spoken in East Africa and nowadays taught in prestigious Universities in the world. The 10-day program is organized in a serene atmosphere in order to quench for thirst among volunteers. Those willing to participate in the program should inform KVDA at least two weeks before arrival. Charges; Euros 200 all inclusive.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS:
KVDA Organizes educational tours to spectacular sites of Interest and the fees charged is all inclusive of meals, accommodation and tour guiding. This will be held before or after the work camp and those who wish to participate should make the application at least two weeks before arrival to enable KVDA put its act together. 10% of the income from the Educational Tours is used to support community projects. Due to an increase in the park fees by Kenya Wild Life Service, the following are the charges with effect from 1st January 2011. 3 days tour to Masaai Mara National Park – 350 Euros 4th day tour to Lake Nakuru an extra 150 Euros Nairobi National park (One Day) - 150 Euros Bomas of Kenya - 100 Euros
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE:
It is important to make confirmation of project participation at least one month in advance for conventional purpose.
« I can say that the best things about the workcamp and this whole experience were the chance of making a real difference to the lives of very needy children. This is an extremely valuable project where volunteers can have a massive impact. Also the possibility of learning a huge amount about a country so different from our own. I learnt ten times as much by carrying out a workcamp than I would ever do backpacking. »
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