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
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.
The Taita hills rise from the Southeastern Nyika Plateau. They are ancient fault-block formation stretching south to Malawi through Eastern and Southern Tanzania. They sit almost cheek-by-jowl with one of the region’s recent volcanic ranges, the Chyulu Hills. The project is situated on the foot of the Sagalla Hills in Taita Taveta district in coastal part of Kenya. It approximately 7-8 hours drive from Nairobi. Travelers from Nairobi will alight at Voi town and board public vehicles destined for Kajire-Talio that is a distance through rough terrain and it will take one hour to arrival at the Gideon Mosi Primary School.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION - GIDEON MOSI PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Sagalla is remembered to be a home of the first missionaries in the early 1900 and these is evident with one of the first churches in Kenya still standing strong. Gideon Mosi Primary School is a relatively new institution was founded in 1990 and it has rapidly expanded to accommodate 293 boys and girls from class 1-8. The 8 Teachers at the Gideon Mosi Primary School are employed by the Teachers Service commission and they are qualified to teach all round from class 1-8. In cases where the teaching staff is not adequate, the Parents and Teachers Association employs teachers for a short duration of time to help bridge the obtaining gap.
THEME - HUMAN vs WILDLIFE CONFLICT:
Human wildlife conflict is very widespread and primarily exists in all counties in Kenya. The most affected areas in the coastal province ate Taita Taveta and Kwale districts with elephants being the main cause of conflict. Volunteers will be involved in efforts to address the human wildlife conflict issue and the quest for the benefit sharing from the eco system. Together with the agencies combating the conflict, they will come up with strategies on how to handle the whole issue so that the inhabitants do not continue living in fear of being attacked by the elephants. The volunteers will be required to join hands together with community members in addressing the theme of the camp in order to empower the community to coming up with a more pro-active way of enhancing the academic development of community children.
WORK/STUDY:
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in Brick Making, construction, teaching and awareness campaign on Women 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 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 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND OF EBUSAKAMI COMMUNITY DRIVEN GROUP:
The community is located along the equator line. It consists of Luhya speaking people. Poverty levels are high due unemployment with high rate of school drop outs due to early pregnancy and drug abuse. Maseno University which is a centre of excellence in training and research around the world is located astride the equator. The inhabitants are agriculturalists and grow maize, beans, and groundnuts for food crop. The enormous challenges facing the community may be stated as:•High rate of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections. •Cheap Child labour, that translates to Child abuse {Children used to supplement obligations} •High poverty levels that is the bottom line of all the socio-economic challenges. •High unemployment rate among the Youth. •High rate of drug and substance abuse.
THEME - COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION:
High poverty levels characterize the region and this is exacerbated by internal and external factors as enumerated below.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR EMUHAYA DISTRICT:
Emuhaya district which has been curved off Vihiga district of Western Province covers an area of 173.2 Sq. Km. The district currently consists of one political constituency, Emuhaya constituency. The current Member of Parliament is Dr. Wilbur K. Ottichilo. It is divided into two divisions of Luanda and Emuhaya and eight administrative locations namely; South Bunyore, South-West Bunyore, West Bunyore, Central Bunyore, North Bunyore, North-East Bunyore, East Bunyore and Wekhomo. The people of Emuhaya were among the first to be exposed to education during the missionary activities in Kenya when the first mission station was established at Kima (In 1905). Since then, Emuhaya has over 115 pre-primary schools, 92 primary schools and 26 secondary schools.
INFORMATION ON HIV/AIDS SCOURGE:
According to the National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) 2001 report, 65% of the people of Kenya live below the poverty line. The approximate statistics for poverty levels are as follows: 53% rural poor, 52% are overall national food poor, who are unable to afford a daily 2250 calories, 51% are rural food poor while 38% are urban food poor. In Emuhaya, over 65% live below poverty line and are food poor. The problem of poverty is further compounded by rampant HIV/AIDS, poor health facilities and infrastructure, declining education and literacy levels, breakdown in social and cultural structures, insecurity, declining land productivity, poor administrative management among others. Malaria, acute respiratory tract infections, diarrhoea, skin diseases, intestinal worms, ear and eye infections and AIDS are the common diseases found among the people of Emuhaya. In addition, cases of malnutrition have also been reported. Mechanisms of coping up with the management and control of the diseases and other health related problems are lacking. A well organised health system, will, therefore, need to be in place for the needs of the people. The HIV/AIDS scourge has affected the people of this new district just like it has for the rest of Kenya. Currently available figures indicate that 5.1% of the population of Emuhaya district is infected with HIV. This translates to 10, 074 as the number of people living with AIDS (PLWAS). Based on these figures, a number of service delivery points have been established in various health facilities in the district. It is worth noting that by June 2008, the total number of people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) stood as 2, 446 (24.3 % of those eligible). There is therefore a need to scale up ART activities to cover large numbers as is elsewhere in Kenya.
WORK/STUDY:
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Mondays to Fridays. They will be involved in brick making, construction, teaching and awareness campaign on Women 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 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.
« 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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