KENYA PROJECTS 2009 More info from info@vsi.ie 3 0 3 0 3 0 February KVDA/STV/02/A 7th -28th February 2009 6th February 2009 March KVDA/STV/03/A 7th -28th March 2009 6th March 2009 March KVDA/STV/03/B 7th -28th March 2009 6th March 2009 April KVDA/STV/04/A 11th April-1st May 2009 10th April 2009 April KVDA/STV/04/B 11th April-1st May 2009 10th April 2009 May 8th May 2009 Western Rift Valley Nyanza Coast Central Western Lugari Kajiado Kisumu West Kwale Nyandarua South Emuhaya Star Rays Education Center Peace Building and Conflict Transformati on Construction, teaching, physical education, civic education and advocacy on peace work Isinya Primary School Girl Child Education & Environment al Conservatio n Reproductive Health Discussions, tree planting, cattle grazing Masaai cultural talks. Empowerme nt:Resource mobilization Road construction, Tree Planting Poultry Keeping, Luo community culture talks, fishing in Lake Victoria Otiende Thim Self-Help Group Kwale Primary School Masse Central Academy Mukhombe 3 0 3 0 3 0 Empowerme nt: Role of voluntary service in a polarized World Education: Together we can Build Tomorrow’s World Construction, clean up exercises, teaching, face-toface discussions on girl child, adventure to Kwale forest, caves and shrines Construction of classrooms, farming sports day, sight seeing, community get together, teaching, guiding and counseling, Nakuru National Park excursion 3 0 HIV/AIDS- Construction, . 1 3 0 KVDA/STV/05/A 9th -30th May 2009 June KVDA STV 06/A 6th-27th June 2009. June KVDA STV 06/B 6th -27th June 2009 June KVDA STV 06/C 6th-27th June 2009 July KVDA STV 07/A 10th-30th July 2009 Primary School 5th June 2009 5th June 2009 5th June 2009 9th July 2009 Eastern Nyanza Eastern Coast July KVDA/STV/07/B 10th -30th July 2009 (Kenya and Israel bilateral work camp) 9th July 2009 Coast July KVDA/STV/07/C 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 July KVDA STV 07/D 10th-30th July 2009 9th July 2008 Rift Valley July KVDA STV 07/E 9th July 2009 Central Nyanza Mwala Kisumu Machakos Taita Taita Rachuonyo Sensitization & fighting stigma. Muumba & Wuumisyo Self Help Group. HIV/AIDS: Orphans Support. Hope Women Group Promotion of gender equality & Women empowerme nt Kitunduni community Sengeri Women & Youth cultural group. Jora Women Group Youth Agenda: Identity Crisis Eco-tourism: Impact on community development initiatives Women Empowerme nt & Gender parity Fencing the school, HIV/AIDS discussions, Awareness on socioeconomic challenges and visits to community projects, rain makers and historical caves Brick making, collaboration with community based organizations and Government departments to establish structures to support orphans Home based care for orphans & HIV infected & affected Horticulture Guidance & Counseling. Road construction, HIV/AIDS discussions, organized youth forums Sporting events. 3 0 . 3 0 3 0 3 0 Construction of community cultural center, Brick work Stone carrying, sand fetching, digging foundation 3 0 Construction of Poultry farm -Micro-finance training. -Stone carrying -Enterprise development training -Home visits -Mountain climbing {Kasigau Hills] Samanga Community Development Group Micro finance Narok Ole Sankale Primary School. Cultural Heritage of the Maasai community. Empowerment, trainings, savings mobilization schemes, business start-ups and general management of businesses, setting up a revolving fund Classrooms Construction Cattle grazing Teaching Community visits. Kiambu Ndeiya Christian Identity crisis: Guidance & counseling Teaching 2 . 3 0 3 0 10th-30th July 2009 Counselors Technology threat to the social fabric Girl Child Education and Advocacy on female Genital Mutilation Peace Building and conflict Transformati on Community Empowerme nt: July KVDA STV 07/F 10th-30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Rift Valley West Pokot. Morpus Primary School July KVDA/STV/07-G 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Rift Valley Trans-Nzoia GK Primary School July KVDA STV 07/H 10th-30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Nyanza Kisumu July KVDA/STV/07/I 10th-30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Eastern Kibwezi Nyahera Dago Thim Self Help Group. Mbuinzau Primary School. July KVDA/STV/07/J 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Nyanza Kuria Nyamagagana Secondary School July KVDA/STV/07/K 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Rift Valley Transmara Naar-olong Primary School July KVDA STV 07/L 10th-30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Rift Valley .Transmara Iloowaya Primary School Girl Child Education July KVDA/STV/07/M 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Western Busia Siguli Orphans Center Educate local people on resource mobilization and selfreliance strategies Micro finance and Enterprise July KVDA/STV/07/N 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Nyanza Rachuonyo Oluch Youth Development Group Impact of HIV/AIDS on Education. Girl Child Education, adcritical analysis of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Pastoralists: Marginalizat ion in the face of deadly conflict Construction. Animation & sport events. Reproductive health training, alternative methods on harmful cultural practices, tree planting and brick making Brick making, construction of classrooms, tree planting, training on peace building and conflict transformation Making soap, tooth paste, shampoo, lotion, teaching orphans, Home based care for HIV/AIDS, Classrooms construction Brick work Tree nursery preparation & planting, HIV/AIDS discussions, Identification & support of orphans. Brick making, construction of the primary school, recreational activities, teaching, lobby and advocacy work on FGM Brick making, construction of cattle dips, awareness on socio-economic potential of the Maasai community and establishment of livestock banks to address the rampant cattle theft Reproductive health Teaching & development education, brick making and construction work Brick making, construction work, tree planting, teaching, guiding and counseling lessons Sensitization of community on horticulture, network for storage, transport and 3 3 0 Developmen t July KVDA/STV/07/0 10th -30th July 2009 9th July 2009 Nyanza Borabu Matutu Primary School August KVDA/STV/08/A 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009. Nyanza Masaba Rhamakanda Primary School. August KVDA/STV/08/B 11th -31st August 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/C 11th -31st August 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/D 11th -31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/E 11th -31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA STV 08/F 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/G 11th -31st August 2009 10th August 2009 Western Western Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Emuhaya Emuhaya Embu Tharaka Meru Central Meru Emusenjeli Primary School Amka Twende Youth Group Credo Children Center (Kiaragana) Kabuabua Primary School Peace building and conflict Transformati on Impact of HIV/AIDS on Education. marketing of produce, pest control, teaching at Samanga Secondary School, establishment of community banks on micro finance Reconstruction of infrastructure following violent clashes and property destruction after the 2007 disputed presidential elections Classrooms construction Tree nursery prep.& planting HIV/AIDS discussion. Developmen t education: High poverty levels fuelled by socioeconomic imbalances Construction of classrooms, brick making, digging of pit latrines, awareness creation on HIV/AIDS & drug abuse, orphans support and teaching. Environment al conservation Planting tree nurseries, garbage recycling and community training on waste management, bee keeping, open air businesses and small scale farming Build cow shed, build workers quarter and kitchen, build pit latrine and bathroom, fence the 1-acre plot, plant tree and fodder for the cows, dig and equip biogas unit. Sustainabilit y: Initiating income Generating activities for selfsustainabilit y Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) & Girl child Education Timau Primary School. Drug abuse: Recipe for youth crisis Community Initiatives for Rural Development (CFORD- Agriculture: Horticulture promotion for sustainable 3 0 3 0 . 3 0 3 0 3 0 Construction -Brick making -Joint sessions on Girl Child Education and impact of FGM 3 0 Brick work, construction, sessions on substance abuse and potential remedy for sustainable development Gardening on small scale farms, construction, HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns and training on environmentally friendly 4 3 0 August KVDA STV 08/H 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/I 11th -31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/J 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/K 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 Western Western North Eastern Coast Hamisi Emuhaya Wajir Malindi Kenya) development agricultural activities. Goibei Primary School. Universal education: Millennium challenge Awareness on alcohol, drug abuse and identity crisis among the youth Construction, tree planting, teaching and recreational activities Classroom construction Tree planting Community forums with youths, sensitization on dangers of drug and alcohol abuse 3 0 Gender: Equal educational opportunitie s. Tourism: Pedophiles & upsurge of sex tourism Classroom construction HIV/AIDS discussions, Camel riding and training on Gender 3 0 Classrooms construction Teaching and joint sessions on sex tourism with stakeholders and the community 3 0 Ebusiralo Youth Polytechnic Wajir Primary School Mijomboni Primary School August KVDA/STV/08/L 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 Coast. Taita. Mbulia Primary School Universal primary education. Brick work Classrooms construction Tree nursery preparation & planting and teaching August KVDA/STV/08/M 11th-31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 Coast Kwale Mbuguni Primary School EcoTourism: Socioeconomic challenges and effects on education Girl child education: Women status in socioeconomic development Brick making, tree planting, empowerment on income generating activities and teaching at the Primary School Environment conservation Brick making, teaching and awareness on environmental conservation activities August KVDA/STV/08/N 11th -31st Aug 2009 August KVDA/STV/08/O 11th -31st Aug 2009 10th August 2009 10th August 2009 Nyanza Nyanza Gucha Nyamira Nyagancha Primary School Marindi Primary School 3 0 3 0 3 0 Construction of classrooms, empowerment on income generating activities, teaching at the primary school 3 0 3 0 September KVDA/STV/09/A 5th-25th Sept 2009. 4th September 2009 Central Nanyuki Naru moru Youth Group. Youth empowerme nt. Sharing ideas on Income Generating Activities{IGAs} Information exchange. Construction 5 3 0 September KVDA/STV/09/B 5th-25th Sept 2009 4th September 2009 September KVDA/STV/09/C 5th-25th Sept 2009 4th September 2009 Rift Valley Central Kajiado Murang’a Isinya Primary School. Karunge Primary School Global partnership for Developmen t Health Education with focus on personal hygiene Reproductive health, tree nursery preparation & planting Cattle grazing Masaai cultural talks. Picking coffee, road construction School visits and health education of personal hygiene. Community sensitization, brick making, educational campaigns, open forums to create awareness and cleanup exercises at Luanda market Brick making, construction of water tank, Teaching and empowerment on income generating activities September KVDA/STV/09/D 5th -25th Sept 2009 4th September 2009 Western Emuhaya Essumba Primary School Drug and alcohol abuse: Impact on HIV/AIDS October KVDA/STV/10/A 6th-26th Oct 2009. 5th October 2009 Western Butere Bukwala Dispensary Poverty Reduction: Establish community banking for savings Food Security. October KVDA/STV/10/B 6th-26th Oct 2009 5th October 2009 Eastern Mbooni Muuo Wa Syumbe Self Help Group 3 0 3 0 3 0 Tree nursery prep. & planting General cultivation 3 0 October KVDA/STV/10/C 6th-26th Oct 2009 5th October 2009 Coast Taita Migori Ghazi dispensary November KVDA/STV/11/A 7th-27th Nov 2009 6th November 2009 Nyanza Kopala Primary School. November KVDA/STV/11/B 7th-27th Nov 2009 6th November 2009 Nyanza Kuria Mowankwe Women Group. November KVDA/STV/11/C 7th-27th Nov 2009 6th November 2009. Eastern Makueni Kyakwasi Gomeni Self Help Group. November KVDA/STV/ 12/A 30th Nov-20th Dec 2009. 29th November 2009. Coast Taita Paranga Primary School Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases Eradication of extreme poverty & hunger. Impact of “Harmful Cultural practices”Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Ensure environment al sustainabilit y. Human /Wildlife Conflict. Brick work Digging foundation Construction Community health screening, diagnosis and treatment. Sand harvesting Stone collection Construction. Brick making HIV/AIDS discussions Construction, sessions on FGM and teaching Dam construction Tree nursery preparation & planting-/Road construction HIV/AIDS discussions. Sand fetching Stone carrying Classroom construction Tree nursery prep.& planting 6 3 0 3 0 2-WEEK INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS SCHEDULE MONTH/DATE/ ORIENTATION PROVINCE DISTRICT CODE January 8th January 2009 Rift Valley Trans-Mara KVDA/STV/01 9th -23th January 2009 PROJECT THEME ACTIVITIES Enemasi Primary School Peace building and conflict Transformation Animation Construction Brick making Peace Building Games. Brick making, construction of classrooms, topical discussions on sports and cultural heritage of the Nandi people February KVDA/STV/02 7th -21st February 2009 6th February 2009 Rift Valley Nandi South Kamagap Primary School Education: Focus on the sports prowess of the Nandi community March KVDA/STV/03 7th -21st March 2009 6th March 2009 Nyanza Kuria Mowankwe Self Help Group. FGM & Girl Child Education Girl Child rights discussions, insight of female Genital Mutilation (FGM) April KVDA/STV/04 11th -25th April 2009 10th April 2009 Nyanza Kuria Kiburanga Women Group Women Empowerment HIV/AIDS discussions Brick work May KVDA/STV/05 9th -23th May 2009 8th May 2009 Western Emuhaya Green Devils Youth Sports Club Talent: Hidden potentials in sports June KVDA/STV/06 6th -20th June 2009 5th June 2009 Western Emuhaya Zingatia Post Test Club July KVDA/STV/07 10th -24th July 2009 9th July 2009 Eastern Machakos Kyang’ombe community Behavious change communication and HIV/AIDS awareness Food Security Brick making, leveling access road in the village, organic vegetables farming, Counseling and Testing -Theatre Group -Condom Promotion August KVDA/STV/08 11th -25th August 2009 10th August 2009 Eastern Kangundo Kivaani Township Primary School and community projects Horticulture and water project Organic farming, irrigation for small scale farmers Farming, irrigation, income improvement of the community, 7 September KVDA/STV/09 5th -19th September 2009 4th September 2009 Central Kiambu Masse Central Academy Income Generating Activities (IGA) Construction of the Primary School October KVDA/STV/10 6th -20th October 2009 5th October 2009 Western Emuhaya Ebwiranyi Primary School Agriculture and Environmental Conservation Renovation and construction of classrooms, brick making, November KVDA/STV/11 7th -21st November 2009 6th November 2009 Rift Valley West Pokot Morpus Primary School Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) & Girl Child Education Reproductive health training, alternative methods on harmful cultural practices, December KVDA/STV/12 29th Nov-12th December 2009 28th November 2009 Rift Valley Nakuru Child Happiness Organization Orphans support Construction work, guiding and counseling, 8