Centre for International Voluntary Service
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WORKCAMP PROGRAMME 2015
KENYA
Kenia Workcamp Program 2015
2015 WORKCAMP SCHEDULE
CODE
CIVS/STV01/2015
CIVS/STV02/2015
PROJECT NAME
Khalaba
Combined
Development
Group
Nyalunya
Community
Development
Group
THEME
Mumias
district
11th– 28th January
2015
Empowering the
orphans
Nyakach
region
Nyanza
Province
of Kenya
8th –26th February
2015
Lake
Victoria
Region
8th –26th March
2015
Supporting physically
Kyale Small Home
challenged children
CIVS/STV04/2015
Makongeni Youth Community
Self-Help Group
development
CIVS/STV06/2015
CIVS/STV07:01/2015
DURATION
Sustainable
community
development
CIVS/STV03/2015
CIVS/STV05/2015
REGION
Kinondo,
Coastal
Region
5th – 22thApril 2015
Community
Health
Volunteers
Provision of health
services/conservation
efforts
Western
Region
10th – 28th May
2015
Marianne Center
Supporting young
adults with mental
disabilities
Kiambu
County
7th June – 25th June
2015
Fostering technical
education for youth
empowerment
Anyiko
village,
Ugunja
district
5th July –23rd July
2015
Sigul Polytechnic
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CIVS/STV07:02/2015
CIVS/STV08:01/2015
Ahero Resource
Centre
Bright Star Junior
School
CIVS/STV08:02/2015
Customer Onge
Nyiego Women
Group
CIVS/STV09/2015
Khalaba
Combined
Development
Group
CIVS/STV10/2015
Sargy Community
Development
Group
CIVS/STV11/2015
CIVS/STV12/2015
Badilisha EcoVillage
Bogambero
Primary School
Community
empowerment
Sustainable
community
development
Sustainable
community
development
Sustainable
community
development
Sustainable
community
development
Community
empowerment
Supporting education
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Lake
Victoria
Region of
Kenya
8th July – 26th July
2015
Coastal
Region,
Kwale
District
9th August – 27th
August 2015
Siaya
county,
Nyanza
Province
16thAugust– 2nd
September 2015
Mumias
district
6th September –
24th September
2015
Migori
county
11th October – 28th
of October 2015
Migori
County,
Nyanza
province
8th November– 26th
November 2015
Nyanza
region of
Kenya
29th
17th
2015
November–
December
Kenia Workcamp Program 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CIVS/STV-01/2015 – KHALABA COMBINED DEVELOPMENT GROUP.............................................. 5
CIVS/STV-02/2015 – NYALUNYA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ........................................ 7
CIVS/STV-03/2015 – KYALE SMALL HOME ...................................................................................... 9
CIVS/STV-04/2015 – MAKONGENI YOUTH SELF-HELP GROUP ..................................................... 11
CIVS/STV-05/2015 – COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS (CHV) ................................................. 13
CIVS/STV-06/2015 – MARIANNE CENTER ..................................................................................... 15
CIVS/STV-07:01/2015 – SIGUL POLYTECHNIC ............................................................................... 17
CIVS/STV-07:02/2015 – AHERO RESOURCE CENTRE .................................................................... 19
CIVS/STV-08:01/2015 – BRIGHT STAR JUNIOR SCHOOL ............................................................... 21
CIVS/STV-08:02/2015 – CUSTOMER ONGE NYIEGO WOMEN GROUP ......................................... 23
CIVS/STV-09/2015 – KHALABA COMBINED DEVELPOMENT GROUP............................................ 25
CIVS/STV-10/2015 – SARGY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ............................................. 27
CIVS/STV-11/2015 – BADILISHA ECO-VILLAGE ............................................................................. 29
CIVS/STV- 12/2015 – BUGAMBERO PRIMARY SCHOOL ................................................................ 31
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CIVS/STV-01/2015 – KHALABA COMBINED DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Khalaba Combined Development Group
Project Location:
Mumias, Western Province of Kenya
Orientation date:
10thJanuary 2015 from 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
11th January – 28thJanuary 2015
Safari dates:
7th January – 9thJanuary 2015
Theme:
Sustainable community development
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Khalaba Combined Development Group is a self-help group based in Mumias district in the
Western region of Kenya. The group was formed with the aim to improve the education
standards of the orphans and vulnerable children so that in the future they will be able to take
care of themselves. The group is running a local orphanage school that supports 10 orphans in
addition to supporting 16 widows. This support is mainly through the sale of maize produced
from their small farm. The food produced from the farm caters for the orphans’ basic needs i.e.
food, clothing and shelter. The widows also get support from various groups under the Khalaba
Combined Development Group. The main purpose of the group is to mobilize the community
and self-help groups to participate in grassroots efforts in poverty reduction.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Preparing meals for the orphans
 Brick making
 Working in the group farm
 Kiswahili lessons
AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
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ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project for this workcamp and it will be important that you have
a sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available.The volunteers will share the responsibility of preparing the food themselves.
In this workcamp, volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City, which is about a 2-hour
drive from the project.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
TOUR& SAFARI
CIVS organizes educational tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers
who wish to participate, should apply at least two weeks before arrival so as to enable us to
make proper arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entryinto the
park,accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 7th-9th January2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note,that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for theorphans in Ahero project, located about 30km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes,toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-02/2015–NYALUNYA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Nyalunya Community Development Group
Project Location:
Nyakach region, Nyanza Province of Kenya
Orientation date:
7thFebruary 2015 from 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
8th February 2015– 26th February 2015
Safari dates:
4th -6th February 2015
Theme:
Empowering the orphans
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Nyalunya Community Development Group is a community-based organization,
whichwasformed in the year 2006 and officially registered in 2008 with the Kenya Government
under the Ministry of Gender, Children, Sports and Social Services. Nyalunya, situated in
Nyando district, is about 380km from Nairobi. It was initiated by a group of persons who came
up with the idea of bringing together the community members with the aim of improving their
welfare and living standards of the local community. The group has a kindergarten school,
which hosts 20 children, who are either orphans or from poor family background. The project
thus aims at empowering children with basic knowledge to enable them to join public schools
from class one. The group is also involved in farming in order to raise funds to sustain the
project. This farm also acts as a farming field school where local farmers can learn the modern
way of farming andtry to grow new crops that are not popularly being grown in the area.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Feeding program
 Farm work that includes land preparation
 Mat making activities
 HIV/AIDS awareness campaign
 Environmental activities
 Kiswahili lessons
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION& SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project for this workcamp and it will be important that you have
a sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available. The volunteers will share the responsibility of preparing the food themselves.
In this workcamp, volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu city, which is about 2 hours drive
from the project.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
TRAVEL & SAFARI
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entryinto the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 4thto 6th February 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari isused to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-03/2015 – KYALE SMALL HOME
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Kyale Small Home
Project Location:
Eastern region of Kenya
Orientation date:
7thMarch 2015 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
8th – 26th March 2015
Safari dates:
4th – 6th March 2015
Theme:
Supporting the physically challenged children
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Kyale Small Home is a home and school for physically handicapped children situated in the
Eastern part of Kenya. The project was established in 1994 by the Catholic diocese of Machakos
and is surrounded by the Catholic Church and a primary school. Currently the home is host to
20 kids. The children are both girls and boys between ages of 10-19 years, who suffer from
different disabilities like polio, snakebites, handicap from birth or during birth and accidents of
different causes. Most people speak Kikamba as a native language. Farming is widely practiced
for example livestock poultry, small scale farming of maize, beans, coffee, sweet potatoes,
bananas and vegetables. Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is clearly visible from the
home. This place has beautiful typical traditional Akamba, old homes made by the Kamba
people.
PROJECT THEME
The theme of this project is to make a difference in the life of young adults with special needs
and disabilities in order to be self-reliant and easily integrated into the main stream of life
without fear of stigmatization.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Teaching activities in various subjects (mathematics, English, debates etc)
 Care giving services including: washing, cooking, serving, feeding and cleaning the home
 Organizing extra-curricular activities like sports for the children
 Farmwork
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.
CAMPFEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 4th – 6th March 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-04/2015 – MAKONGENI YOUTH SELF-HELP GROUP
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Makongeni Youth Self-Help Group
Project Location:
Kinondo, Coastal Region of Kenya
Orientation date:
4thApril 2015 from 10:00am
Start and End dates:
5th – 22thApril 2015
Safari dates:
1st–3rd April 2015
Theme:
Community development
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Makongeni Youth group is a non-political and religious registered self-help group found in
Kinondo in Kwale County. The group was formed by thirty passionate youths with an
entrepreneurial spirit. They were ready to make a positive difference in their lives and their
community through volunteering in community development projects as well as creating
projects that have an impact to the youth and the society as their core activities.
The group also providesthe opportunity to discuss and prioritize issues that impact directly on
the community and well-being.The primary objective of the group is to give all youth within the
community a chance to participate in the process of improving their ability to express their
interests, participate in capacity building activities and improve the community.Any funds
raised or managed by the group will be done in a transparent manner.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Environmental conservation – village cleanup and tree planting
 Making necklaces and bracelets from beads and recycled material
 Construction work
 Organizing kids days out- encouraging art and design skills, music i.e. singing and
dancing competitions, athletics, football, comedy time, ring cycling and smart quiz tests
 Kiswahili lessons
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.
Volunteers in this camp have an opportunity to visit coastal towns like Mombasa, Kwale etc.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL & SAFARI
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya.Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 1st – 3rdApril 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-05/2015–COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS (CHV)
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Community Health Volunteers (CHV)
Project Location:
Virembe Market, Kakamega
Orientation date:
9thth May 2015 at 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
10th May – 28th May 2015
Safari dates:
6th – 8th May 2015
Theme:
Provision of health services / conservation efforts
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Community Health Volunteers (CHV) was established to create awareness among the residents
on HIV/AIDS, as well as on issues of sexual and reproductive health. CHV is also actively
involved in jigger eradication campaigns in the community. In addition, CHV educates the local
community about the conservation of Kakamega Rainforest and its fragile ecosystem. The
forest is home to many unique and rare animal and plant species but the increasing human
population has exerted negative pressures to the forest, e.g. illegal logging, charcoal burning,
cattle grazing, harvest of medicinal plants and general clearing of the forest for agriculture. CHV
involves the community in its preservation, ensuring the forest is cherished as a healthy, unique
and diverse ecosystem for the future generations.
PROJECT THEME
The theme of this project is to create awareness on the negative effect of jiggers on the health
of local people.
NATURE OF WORK
 Door-to-door jigger eradication campaign
 HIV/AIDS home-based care program
 School outreach programs
 Awareness creation in the community on sexual and reproductive health
 Rehabilitation and conservation of Kakamega Forest through the establishment of tree
nurseries
 Kiswahili classes
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. In this
workcamp volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City which is about 2 hours drive from
the project. Volunteers will also have an opportunity to visit Kakamega rainforest.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 6th to 8th May 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interactions purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-06/2015 – MARIANNE CENTER
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Marianne Center
Project Location:
Kamirithu Village, Limuru area of Kenya
Orientation date:
6th June 2015 from 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
7th – 25th June 2015
Safari dates:
3rd - 5th June 2015
Theme:
Supporting young adults with mental disability
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
People with mental disability in Kenya (approximately 2.9 million) face extra challenges in their
lives. Many Kenyans still associate people who have mental disability with black magic and
witchcraft, and little has been done to combat this stigmatization. Most people with mental
disability have a mild to moderate mental retardation. However, they can learn and are capable
of developing skills throughout their lives. They have a wide range of talents that can be
discovered at any moment in their childhood. The major shortcomings of the current
educational system for (young) adults with mental disability is that they are too old to be
enrolled in a primary school, but mentally incapable of attending a normal secondary school.
Because of this, Marianne center was therefore established in the year 2010, in order to focus
on people with mild to moderate mental disability from the age of 16 to 50 years. The training
center for this group has given them and their parents hope for a better future. Currently, the
center has 38 students. The classes are divided according to the students’ abilities varying from
Down syndrome to Autism. The (young) adults are trained in basic skills of life, vocational and
income generating activities. At the end of the training their capabilities will be assessed and
they will be attached to an employer where they get the possibility to perform basic tasks.
PROJECT THEME
The theme of this project is to make a difference in the life of young adults with special needs
and disabilities in order to be self-reliant and easily integrated into the main stream of life
without fear of stigmatization.
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NATURE OF WORK
 Teaching activities in various subjects (mathematics, language, writing, drawing,
gardening, sewing, beadwork, computer skills and cleaning)
 Follow up and home visitations
 Organizing extra-curricular activities
 Provision of guiding and counseling services to the students
 Farm work
 Swahili lessons
AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL & SAFARI
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 3rd - 5th June 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition tothese,
volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your country,
clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-07:01/2015 – SIGUL POLYTECHNIC
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Sigul Polytechnic
Project Location:
Anyiko village, Ugunja district
Orientation date:
4thJuly 2015 at 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
5thJuly – 23rd July 2015
Safari dates:
2nd– 4thJuly 2015
Theme:
Fostering technical education for youth empowerment
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
The Sigul Polytechnic, founded in the late 1970s, is a vocational training and education school.
In the Polytechnic, departments of the interrelationships of human labor, business, technology,
society, human needs and the natural environment, play together. Through practically
orientated projects, the students are taught professions that are needed in the Kenyan labor
market. The students are encouraged to discover their talents so that they can use them and
later and are able to stand on their own feet.
PROJECT THEME
The theme of this project is to foster the technical education in order to encourage the
students in it to discover their talents.
NATURE OF WORK
 Farm work
 Planting trees
 Brick Making
 Kiswahili lessons
AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
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ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. In this
workcamp volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City which is about 1 hour drive from the
project. Volunteers will also have an opportunity to visit rice fields.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 2nd July – 4th July 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-07:02/2015 – AHERO RESOURCE CENTRE
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Ahero Resource Centre
Project Location:
Lake Victoria Region
Orientation date:
7th July 2015 at 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
8thJuly – 26th August 2015
Safari dates:
4th – 6th July 2015
Theme:
Sustainable community development
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Ahero Resource Centre Project is a community-oriented project initiated by CIVS with the aim
of supporting orphans and vulnerable children and their caregivers. The project is located about
20 km East of Kisumu City. The support is through empowering the caregivers via activities such
as training, microfinance. We also offer orphan feeding support, where 30 orphans are able to
get lunch, so that they can concentrate in school with their leaning process. Rather than putting
the children in orphanages, CIVS believes that the orphans should stay with their extended
families / their community. These families need to be supported so that they can support the
orphan in turn.
To achieve this aim, the Ahero Resource Centre has three key components, that complement
each other. The first component is the poultry farm for around 100 chicken.
The poultry provides orphans and their caregivers with fresh eggs to improve women’s diet.
Also sale of extra eggs and chicken provide a lasting source of income for the community and
multiply the project’s impact. The second component is a 5-acre farm to support our orphan
feeding program with the planting of maize and miller to supplement activities of the poultry
farm. The third part of the program is the established village bank where the local community
saves money and issues to themselves as loans with the goal of improving on their lives.
PROJECT THEME
The theme of this project is to support orphans and vulnerable children through a lunch feeding
programme, so that they are able to attend local schools without interruption.
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NATURE OF WORK
 Preparing lunch for the orphans
 Farm work
 Working on the poultry farm
 Planting of the trees
 Kiswahili lessons
 Pond digging
AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. In this
workcamp volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City which is about 1 hour drive from the
project. Volunteers will also have an opportunity to visit rice fields.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 4th – 6th July 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-08:01/2015–BRIGHT STAR JUNIOR SCHOOL
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Bright Star Junior School
Project Location:
Coastal Region, Kwale District
Orientation date:
8th August 2015 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
9thAugust – 27thAugust 2015
Safari dates:
5th–7th August 2015
Theme:
Sustainable community development
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
TheBright StarJunior School targets children in the poorest areas of Diani, whose parents are
not able to pay for regular school fees or who are not letting their children go to school because
of their own (social) problems. Bright Star has been in the forefront of trying to get more
children to go to school by convincing their parents, who at times are ignorant on the
importance of education, by charging a very low monthly school fee or sometimes nothing.
Some of the children join school while they are already old and therefore pose a great
challenge in catching up with the rest. By maintaining high quality education, given by qualified
and experienced teachers, the school has been able to achieve very good results, especially
taking the background of the children into account.
PROJECT AIMS
 Creation of self dependence through initiation of income generating activities
 Promotion of education related affairs to enlighten the community on social issues
affecting them
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Working in the group farm
 HIV/AIDS awareness campaign
 Kiswahili lessons
 Feeding program for orphans
 Brick making
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be at the local school and it will be important that you have a sleeping bag
and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is locally
available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya.Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 5th – 7thAugust 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-08:02/2015 – CUSTOMER ONGE NYIEGO WOMEN GROUP
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Customer Onge Nyiego Women Group
Project Location:
Ugunja, Nyanza Province of Kenya
Orientation date:
15thAugust 2015 at 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
16thAugust– 2nd September 2015
Safari dates:
12th – 14th August 2015
Theme:
Sustainable community development
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Customer Onge Nyiego Women Group is a community group that was started in 2003 by
women with common interest in development of their local community and economic
empowerment of the women located in North Uholo. The group has a total number of 25 and is
involved in organic farming where they have leased a land. They grow vegetables, maize and
sweet potatoes that they later sell. Some of the food harvested in the farm is being used for the
feeding program, which takes place every Saturday. Some of the orphans live in the group’s
home and the others are accommodated in the group’s nursery or the local primary school. All
the children meet every Saturday where they play games and are provided with a meal. The
group also engages in HIV/AIDS awareness raising campaigns for the local community.
AIMS OF THE PROJECT
 Creation of self-dependence through initiation of income generating activities
 Promotion of education related affairs to enlighten the community on social issues
affecting them
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Working in the group farm
 HIV/AIDS awareness campaign
 Kiswahili lessons
 Feeding program for orphans
 Brick making
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. In this
workcamp volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City which is about 2 hours drive from
the project.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 12th-14th August 2015
Charges:
3 day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-09/2015 – KHALABA COMBINED DEVELPOMENT GROUP
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Khalaba Combined Development Group
Project Location:
Mumias, Western Province of Kenya
Orientation date:
5th September 2015 from 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
6th September – 24th September 2015
Safari dates:
2nd September – 4th September 2015
Theme:
Sustainable community development
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
Khalaba Combined Development Group is a self-help group based in Mumias district in the
Western Province of Kenya. The group was formed with the aim to improve the education
standards of the orphans and vulnerable children, so that in the they will be able to take care of
themselves. The group is running a local orphanage school, which supports 10 orphans and 16
widows. The orphans and widows are being supported through the sale of maize produced
from their small farm. This caters for the orphans’ basic needs i.e. food, clothing and shelter.
The widows also get support from various groups under the Khalaba Combined Development
Group. The main purpose of the group is to mobilize the community and self-help groups to
participate in grassroots efforts in poverty reduction.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Preparing meals for the orphans
 Brick making
 Working in the group farm
 Kiswahili lessons
AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
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ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project for this workcamp and it will be important that you have
a sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available. The volunteers will share the responsibility of preparing the food themselves.
In this workcamp, volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City, which is about 2 hours drive
from the project.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
TOUR & SAFARI
CIVS organizes educational tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya.
Volunteers, who wish to participate, should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us
to make proper arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, and entry
into the park, accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 2nd -4thSeptember 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project, located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-10/2015 – SARGY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Sargy Community Development Group
Project Location:
Migori county, Nyanza province
Orientation date:
10th October 2015 at 10:00am
Start and End dates:
11th October -28th of October 2015
Safari dates:
7th -9th October 2015
Theme:
Provision of health services / conservation efforts
No. of Volunteers:
15
PROJECT PROFILE
The Sargy Community Development Group comprises people who have joined hands through a
participatory approach to realize their own development agenda. Their main motivation is
drawn from the desire to engage different individuals to be united together for their own
development other than being dependant upon external parties for local solutions. The group
supports orphans and vulnerable children (O.V.Cs) by providing a feeding program and general
education on various issues such as HIV/AIDS, drug and substance abuse and hygiene.
PROJECT THEME
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To improve our ability to teach local young people and women basic healthcare and
hygiene techniques
To provide better education to children in the region, who are currently secluded
To further improve the ability of local youth and women to sustain themselves and their
families
NATURE OF WORK
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Feeding programme
Farm work that include land preparation
HIV/AIDS awareness campaign
Environmental activities
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION AND SITES OF INTREST
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. In this
workcamp volunteers can visit Lake Victoria in Kisumu City which is about 2 hours drive from
the project. Volunteers will also have an opportunity to visit Kakamega rainforest.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya.Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 7th – 9thOctober 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV-11/2015 – BADILISHA ECO-VILLAGE
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Badilisha Eco-Village
Project Location:
Rusinga Island, Nyanza Province of Kenya
Orientation date:
7th November 2015 from 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
8thNovember– 26th November 2015
Safari dates:
4th – 6thNovember 2015
Theme:
Agriculture and Environmental Conservation
No. of Volunteers:
20
PROJECT PROFILE
Badilisha means “change” in Swahili. Badilisha Eco Village aims to bring change into the lives of
people on Rusinga Island, who face challenges such as food insecurity, HIV/AIDS, lack of
education, among other pressing issues. It also seeks to inspire change in the general paradigms
of local population towards a more holistic and responsible way. Badilisha Eco Village promotes
permaculture farm design techniques and ethics: Earth care, people care and share of surplus.
It is a model farm, or epicenter, for both sustainable agriculture and holistic community
development. Badilisha successfully hosted a Permaculture Development Course in March 2011
and aims to become an International Permaculture Center.
AIMS OF THE PROJECT
Promoting and demonstrating sustainable practices, in particular food production and domestic
issues, guided by the ethics and principles of permaculture.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Mulching, seeding, harvesting and planting
 Orphan feeding program
 Sanitation program
 Reforestation-Trees planting
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 4th – 6th November 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note, that 10% of the proceeds from the Safari is used to support our feeding
program for orphans in Ahero project located about 30 km from Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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CIVS/STV- 12/2015 – BUGAMBERO PRIMARY SCHOOL
WORKCAMP SUMMARY
Project Name:
Bogambero Primary School
Project Location:
Kuria west, Western Province of Kenya
Orientation date:
28th November2015 from 10:00 am
Start and End dates:
29th November– 17th December 2015
Safari dates:
25th – 27th November2015
Theme:
Agriculture and Environmental Conservation
No. of Volunteers:
20
PROJECT PROFILE
The Bogamberoprimary school aims at setting up a reception centre for the children who are
living in the Bogambero Primary School area. (750 children). This community is located in a
highly HIV virus infected area. Female Genital Mutilations (FGM), girls' education and early
marriages are also serious issues that affect this community. The rate of HIV infected people is
very high in Nyanza Province: 15% of the population suffers from this disease. The beneficiary
community is especially affected.
The lack of information and the importance of local belief on AIDS make children a particularly
high-risk population and also more young teenage girls who must also deal with FGM and early
marriages. These children are even more vulnerable due to the fact that some of them are not
registered i.e. they do not exist officially and therefore their rights are not recognized.
Bogambero's Community reflects this situation.
AIMS OF THE PROJECT
Empowering children with basic knowledge to enable them contribute positively towards our
national development and also to provide vocational training to those children who cannot
excel in academic field.
WORKCAMP ACTIVITIES
 Brick making
 Tree planting
 Sensitization activities on health, FGM and Education
 Teaching and Art with Children or Debates
 Sports activities
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AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi. Accommodation before and after the workcamp will be arranged by CIVS
either in an hostel or in a host family in Buruburu area of Nairobi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it will be important that you have a
sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, food will be provided to volunteers from what is
locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.
CAMP FEES
Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay Euros 265. This cost will include
airport pick up/drop off, 3 nights’ accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner), introduction to
the city, orientation, food, facilitation, certificate of participation and administrative costs.
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND SAFARIS
CIVS organizes educational safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya.Volunteers who wish
to participate should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us make proper
arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, entry into the park,
accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 1st – 3rd December 2015
Charges:
3-day tour to Maasai Mara National Park, Euros 320
It is important to note,that 10% of the proceedsfrom the Safari isused to support ourfeeding
program for orphans in Aheroprojectlocated about 30 kmfrom Kisumu.
WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net,
torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to
these, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your
country, clothes, toys, books, pens, etc.
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Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an
indigenous, non-political and membership organization which is
non-sectarian and non-profit making started in 1962 as a work
camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993,
KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the
establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Kenya Voluntary
Development Association
Its main purpose is to promote peace, understanding, justice,
development, and information exchange among Kenyans and
within the international community. KVDA also seeks to promote
inter-cultural education, international peace, inter-human
understanding and solidarity as well as sustainable community
development through voluntary service; the phrase
“Development against Dependence” captures KVDA’s
philosophy
KVDA works in partnership with local communities to champion
their own development without imposition of values. Local
people everywhere are the masters of their own destiny and
efforts must be made by all to harness this great potential.
Volunteers have specific roles to play in very difficult
circumstances dictated by deprivation and impoverishment and
they must guard against attempts to imagine that they can offer
magic solutions to the myriad of development challenges
encountered at the grassroots.
The voluntary service project offers the volunteer the unique
opportunity to be part of the transformative process to stimulate
the local community to reinforce their work ethic. Volunteers are
not experts but people driven by the selfless desire to strengthen
solidarity among the needy communities and ensure their active
participation in the development process.
Vision: Envisages KVDA as an organization with a large
membership working towards the improvement of quality of life
of the community
Mission: KVDA aims to Mobilizing all-purpose resources to
support community development initiatives
Communities are aware of development issues, mobilized
resources
and
KVDA Work camps
Program from
April – December
2015
P.O. Box 48902-00100 GPO, Nairobi,
Kenya
Kirichwa road, off Ngong Road, Kilimani, House
No: 77 (1)
Email: kvdakenya@yahoo.com
Website: www.kvda.or.ke
Strategic objectives
1.
“Development against Dependence”
taken
responsibility
of
their
Telephone: +254 721 650 357
own
development.
2.
Young people have access to experiential education
by offering voluntary service
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KENYA: COUNTRY PROFILE
CAPITAL: Nairobi
REGIME: Republic
PRESIDENT: Uhuru Kenyatta
DEPUTY PRESIDENT:
William Ruto
CURRENCY: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
BORDERING COUNTRIES: Tanzania,
Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia
LAND AREA (KM2): 571,466
POPULATION (MILLION): 39.4
DENSITY (POP/KM2): 67.7
URBAN POPULATION (%): 21.0
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English
NATIONAL LANGUAGE: Kiswahili
MAIN TRIBES: Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo,
Kalenjin, Kamba, Miji Kenda
MAIN RELIGIONS: Christianity, Islam
TOTAL FERTILITY RATE: 4.6
INFANT MORTALITY RATE: 52.0
LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH: 58.9
HIV ADULT PREVALENCE (%): 6.3
(Source: Kenya Demographic and
Health Survey 2008/09)
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MAY 2015
Project Name: Nyamanche Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/05A
Dates: 2nd to 23rd May 2015
Orientation: 2nd May 2015
Location: Kuria, Migori County, South West Kenya
Theme: Gender Sensitivity: Focus on Female Genital Mutilation
Project overview
Nyamanche Primary School started the year 1981 as a Government School. The
School supports children from the neighbouring villages. It consists of 600 (six
hundred) pupils, 350 girls and 250 boys. The school has 12 teachers, 1 female and 11
male. It has 10 classrooms, 2 offices and 1 kitchen. The school has good academic record
in the County.
MOTTO;
“Strive for Excellence”
OBJECTIVES
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3.
4.
To mould future leaders
Maintain high discipline
To reduce illiteracy level in the Community
Create platform for volunteerism.
CHALLENGES
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Cultural practice such as female genital mutilation
Poor sanitation
Lack of funds to facilitate the proposed development projects
Dependency on external assistance
Poor utilization of available resources
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities
The school was started with the aim of having members of the community have access to
education and more so the girl child. In this community, differences between man and
woman dictate a difference in their social roles and this reinforces a notion that men are
more superior to women. Capacity building will provide both men and women with
political insight and moral support in confronting gender issues. A woman’s social
status has led to marginalization. This was the very reason of starting the school so as to
empower the girl child.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENO
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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School construction
Sand harvesting
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Tree planting
Stones collection
Pathways clearing
Digging and treating of ant hills
Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
Excursion to Lake Victoria
Sensitization of the community on the side effects of FGM
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: GENDER SENSITIVITY: FOCUS ON FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
(FGM)
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.
Orientation: Will be done on 2nd May 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 3rd May 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organizations in respective countries.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
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INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay at the School classrooms with very basic living conditions. KVDA
will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Volunteers
have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to
development challenges. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that
drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets
is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the School but volunteers can
charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
MAY 2015
Project Name: Bamato Environmental and Sanitation Project
Code: KVDA/STV/05B
Dates: 2ND TO 23RD MAY 2015
Orientation: 2ND MAY 2015
Location: Kisumu County, Lake Victoria Region
Theme: Capacity Building on recycling skills using locally
available resources
Project overview
Bamato Environmental and Sanitation Project, BESAP, is a community
based focused development organization based within Nyalenda informal settlement of
Kisumu city. The organization was initiated upon a firm belief in the ability of the most
vulnerable communities to participate and contribute meaningfully to bring about
desirable change in their settlements and communities. Having been moved by the
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dilapidated status of environment and deteriorated health situation within Nyalenda
information settlement, the organization was formed in 2000 with the main objective of
empowering the urban poor/less fortunate towards curbing their socio-economic
challenges. With an increase in technological skills in recycling, key activities of the
organization has been mainly to provide recycling skills to the target group as an
effective way of environmental management
In an effort to help realize its objectives, the organization works in the following
thematic areas:
 Solid waste management
 Water and sanitation
 HIV/AIDS
 Gender mainstreaming
 Governance
Why Bamato as a Name?
“BAMATO” is an acronym of three Kiswahili words (Baba, Mama, Toto) which means
Baba (Father), Mama (Mother), Mtoto (Child) and thus the holistic way of approach in
terms of managing the environmental and health related issues within the lake region.
Since inception this approach has realized considerable impact on the community in
achieving the set objectives
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities
The facility offers health services to the local community members
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: ENVI
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday with focus on the
following:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Promoting recycling as a means of solid waste management
Capacity Building on recycling skills using locally available resources
Capacity building on best practices with regard to environmental protection
Support initiation of income generating activities i.e. waste enterprise
development through artifacts production etc
Capacity building on behavior change and communication
Coordinating public forums for discussion on issues related to sexuality,
reproductive health and diseases with emphasis on HIV/AIDS pandemic
Coordination of forums for discussions of issues related to gender
mainstreaming
Coordination of forums for discussion on governance issues among others
Promoting groups savings and loaning models for economic empowerment
Cultural days for various nationalities
Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
Excursion to Lake Victoria in Kisumu and Kakamega Rain Forest
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PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity
of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you
are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or
long-term intervention on the project.
PROJECT
THEME: Capacity Building on recycling skills using locally available
resources
KVDA endeavors to empower communities to take charge of their destiny and this
strategy would be buttressed further by ensuring that community members are
empowered and enabled to develop the appropriate health infrastructure to spur socioeconomic development.
Infrastructure development remains a major challenge to the majority of communities
and it hampers their efforts towards sustainable development on many fronts. The
urgency of this need prompted BAMATO to approach KVDA for strategic partnership to
enhance the process.
Access to education and information is key among the priorities to enhance the
capacities within communities to achieve their full potentials
Orientation: Will be done on 2nd May 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 3rd May 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organizations in respective countries.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
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EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Kisumu with dormitory accommodation with
electricity available. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people
with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. .
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
JUNE 2015
Project Name: Gideon Mosi Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/06A
Dates: 6th to 27th June 2015
Orientation: 6th June 2015
Location: Taita-Taveta County, Coast region
Theme: Human and Wildlife Conflict the bane of Sustainable
Development
Project overview
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 is approximately 7-8 hours’ drive from Nairobi. 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.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities
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 rounds 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.
TYPE OF WORKCAMP: KIDS and RENO
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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School renovation,
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Teaching Primary School pupils
Awareness campaign on Human Wildlife Conflict
Home visits
Cultural days for various nationalities
Topical discussion on the project theme together with the local people
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: HUMAN AND WILDLIFE CONFLICT THE BANE OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
This phenomenon of human beings and wildlife conflict is very controversial and has
attracted the attention of all and sundry. The scenario is prompted by the proximity of
the local community to the Tsavo National Park that is the home to wildlife and this
directly plays into the hands of the local community members who are forced by the
circumstances to learn to live with the situation and the attendant challenges.
Working with community groups on poverty reduction and sustainable development
will involve the active involvement in projects that are geared towards youth and women
empowerment activities, HIV/AIDS awareness, provision of infrastructure in learning
institutions. Poverty is a major issue in the local community and is directly linked to the
spread of HIV/AIDS because poverty drives HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS drives poverty.
This highlights the need for a multifaceted response to both problems, but particularly
to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Both these problems disproportionately affect women and
youth. The goal is to try and enable the local members address community issues, thus
enhancing the economic and social empowerment of women and youth for poverty
reduction in Gideon Mosi, and linking this with activities to raise awareness about
HIV/AIDS. These activities will also help strengthen rural community and their local
economies. In the process being able to improve access to quality education for school
children
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.
Orientation: Will be done on 6th June 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 7th June 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
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Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organizations in respective countries.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The volunteers stay in School classrooms in very basic conditions where there are no
beds and electricity. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own
meals in turns. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with
the aim of exposure to development challenges. Water is available from springs and it is
recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water
available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the
project but volunteers can charge the electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project
JUNE 2015
Project Name: Rehoboth Self-Help Group for the disabled persons
Code: KVDA/STV/06B
Dates: 6th to 27th June 2015
Orientation: 6th June 2015
Location: Vihiga County, Western Kenya
Theme: RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: “The duty to Protect,
Respect, Promote and Fulfill”
Project overview
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The inhabitants are Maragoli speaking people residing in the western part of Kenya.
Their main economic activity is food crop farming, where farmers grow maize, beans,
sweet potatoes and other horticultural crops for economic use. The group was started in
2009 and later registered under the social services in 2011. It consists of 46 members of
which 39 are disabled and 7 are caretakers. Their mission was to build the capacity of
the disabled in the community to enable them access their rights
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT ACTIVITIES: People with disabilities have worse health and socio-economic
challenges. Across the world, people with disabilities have poorer health, lower
education achievements, less economic participation and higher rates of poverty than
people without disability
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: DISA AND SOCI
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together
with the local community on the following activities:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Home based care of the disabled
Care and support of orphans
Small scale poultry and dairy goat farming
Basket and bead weaving
Empowerment on income generating activities that can support the group
Home visits
Cultural days for various nationalities
Topical discussion on the rights of people with disabilities with the local people.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: “The duty to Protect,
Respect, Promote and Fulfill”
People with disabilities faces a myriad of challenges and most of them are kept in the
dark and never discussed. The society out of misinformation choose to segregate them
and in some cases denying those basic rights, such as the right to education, right to
socialize with other people and the attendant stigma that takes a psychological toll on
the victims.
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People with disabilities are the most marginalized and vulnerable group in Kenya. They
are often abused, exploited and excluded by society, denying them of their right to
health, protection and education.
The work camp provides an opportunity for all actors to renew their commitments
towards improving the plight of marginalized and vulnerable by organizing activities
aimed at including people with disabilities hence actively integrating them into the
community development spectrum. There is a lot of stigma within communities towards
homes and institutions with people with disabilities. The public needs to know that they
can be useful citizens in the future and also contribute towards the development of the
country. Because of the continued stigma, parents often hide their children and deny
them their rights, thinking they are totally helpless. Volunteers together with
community members and people with disability will create forums where the local will
be enlightened and enabled to understand that “Disability is not inability”.
The volunteers will work together with members of the local community to address the
issue of stigma and access to basic facilities and the place of children with disabilities in
the contemporary world
Orientation: Will be done on 6th June 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 7th June 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organizations in respective countries.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
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The community will provide a house for volunteers that will in very basic living
conditions where there no beds and electricity. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Volunteers have an obligation to climb
down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. Water
is available from the springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be
boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended.
There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge the electric
appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
JUNE 2015
Project Name: Tich Kouma Community Based organization
Code: KVDA/STV/06C
Dates: 13th to 30th June 2015
Orientation: 13th June 2015
Location: Kisumu city, along Lake Victoria
Theme: Conservation: Eco-tourism and Agro-forestry
Project overview
Tich Kouma Community Based organization was registered on 5th July 2011 as a selfhelp group under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development. The project
is situated in the heart of Kisumu city that is the third largest city in Kenya after Nairobi
and Mombasa respectively. The site is situated behind Tom Mboya Labour College off
Ring Road. The group members are residents of Nanga, Dunga, Kapuothe, Katuoro, Got
Owak, Sigalagala, Kogello, Milimani that are villages within Winam Division of Kisumu
East district, Nyanza province.
OBJECTIVES OF THE GROUP
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To build a social and economic force taking advantage of the environment and
best use of natural resources for sustainability
Provide funds for conservation to preserve the biomas flora and fauna, culture
and history, to set sustainable use of limits of the wetland and to protect natural
attractions alongside the preservation of existing endemic species
To empower members through income generating activities as adaptive to
natural resources available at the project site
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To engage appropriate technology innovatively by wise use practices like
conservation farming
 To build human capital through empowerment of the community by utilization of
intellectual property rights-like making of conservation furniture through
weaving of papyrus reed in the making process
 To engage in activities aimed at alleviating poverty, creating employment and
engagement with equity
 Advocate for environmental restoration, conservation by showcasing the way
forward through activities like tree planting, nursery, husbandry, farm
management and related activities that can create micro climate for Kisumu city
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Agro forestry, eco-tourism and conservation activities as
outlined in the objectives of the group
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: ENVI
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together
with the local community on the following activities:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Agro forestry
Eco-tourism
Conservation activities as outlined in the objectives of the group
Home visits
Cultural days for various nationalities
Topical discussion with the local people
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: CONSERVATION: ECO-TOURISM AND AGRO-FORESTRY
This project is a masterpiece in Kisumu city and it is situated in a serene environment
on wetland that the group has effectively exploited to promote the objectives of the
project. The project site is beholding with magnificent traditional structures, fish ponds,
tree nursery and the agro forestry program and all these are powerful indicators of the
grand march by the team members to spur socio-economic development. The
conservation activities undertaken by the group serve the useful lesson to inspire society
on the need for sustainable utilization of the endowments by nature to make a difference
in the lives of humanity. The project provides the unique opportunity for volunteers who
have the passion for conservation activities and especially on eco-tourism and agro
forestry.
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Orientation: Will be done on 13th June 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 14th June 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organizations in respective countries.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
In the furnished KVDA Residence in Kisumu city and volunteers will stay in shared
rooms and tents. There is electricity; tap water and shower. Volunteers should bring
Sleeping bag, mat and mosquito net. Volunteers will cook their own meals at the
residence in turns.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project
JUNE 2015
Project Name: Gibarori Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/06D
Dates: 13th to 30th June 2015
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Orientation: 13th June 2015
Location: Kehancha, Kuria, South West Kenya
Theme: Peace Building and conflict Transformation
Project overview
Gibarori Primary School is situated in Maeta Sub-location, Maeta location,
Kegonga division of Kuria. It is situated approximately 3 Km from Kehancha town,
headquarters of the larger Kuria East and West Districts.
The school was founded in 1981 by community members and has a population of over
580 pupils with over 10 teaching staff employed by the Teachers service commission
(TSC).
Composition of the community
The local community is predominantly Kuria that spread across Kenya and Tanzania.
They neighbour the Maasai community and they are traditionally small scale farmers
and engage in small scale businesses revolving around agriculture.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit`
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENO and SOCI
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together
with the local community members on the following activities:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Brick making and construction
Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
Cultural days for various nationalities
Talks on peace building and conflict transformation.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: PEACE BUILDING AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
The signing of the peace agreements in Africa is indeed commendable and raises new
hopes for peace and development. However, peace agreements do not automatically
translate into a resolution of the grievances or issues which caused the conflict in the
first place. From a peace builder’s perspective, these accords offer new opportunities to
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reorder society, its structures and institutions, processes and relationships, in a manner
that diminishes the possibility of a recurrence of violence and improves the potential for
social justice. Reconciliation among former protagonists at all levels is crucial for longterm peace and development.
The conflict is between the Kuria and Maasai communities of Kenya who are neighbours
and share a common border near Kenya/Tanzania border and it is ignited by land issues
scramble for scarce resources and politics. The Maasai and pastoralists while the Kuria
community is engaged in small scale farming. The nature of conflict has led to incessant
fights, burning of houses, cattle theft, killings and displacement of families in the orgy of
violence.
Orientation: Will be done on 13th June 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 14th June 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organizations in respective countries.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The volunteers will be accommodated in School classrooms in very basic conditions
where there will beds no beds.. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
prepare their own meals in turns. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level
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of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. Water is available
from springs and it is highly recommended that drinking water is boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the School but volunteers will be able to charge electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
JUNE 2015 (Bilateral work camp between KVDA AND
JEUNESSE ET RECONSTRUCTION France)
Project Name: Epang’a Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/06/2015/Bilateral
Dates: 1st to 29th June 2015
Orientation: 1st June 2015
Location: Luanda, Vihiga County, Western Kenya
Theme: Education and Construction
Project overview
 Epang’a Primary School was founded probably in 1928, by community members
who valued education after being challenged by the Missionaries who had settled
at Kima Mission Station. It is a two-streamed mixed primary school. It is thus an
old educational institution which without doubt, has for decades positively
contributed to the general development of the people of this community and
beyond. It is a bridge of hope many have crossed to make the entire society to be
what it looks like today and to that effect, we find it quite abnormal to just watch
it go down to ruins as History and the future generations may judge us harshly in
the name of justice.
 The school buildings which sprung up rapidly in a feat to run away from
temporary and semi-permanent structures in 1970’s were poorly planned and the
workmanship was very much wanting. The ratio of the mixture of sand and
cement was so poor that within 19 years, most of the buildings had become so
risky for habitation. One of the blocks in March 2005 was heavily brought down
by storms; thank God children were not in school then. The Ministry of Public
Health moved swiftly and condemned all the 15 classrooms in March 2005.
 From March 2005, a lot of effort has been made by the community members and
very many other stakeholders to provide classrooms for the children. We have
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got a lot of support from the Government through CDF (Constituency
Development Fund). The Ministry of Education and Luanda Town Council,
KVDA (Kenya Voluntary Development Association), Bamburi Cembent Factory,
Former M.P. Honourable Kenneth Marende, the current M.P. Honourable Wilber
Ottichillo, Councillors, Administrators (Assistant Chief and Chief), friends and
well-wishers from all walks of life. To date we have put up six standard
classrooms.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit`
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENO and Education
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together
with the local community members on the following activities:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Teaching languages to children with emphasis on English, Mathematics, general
culture, arts and sports activities
Building and renovations of classrooms
Installation of a French library
Tree planting
French language lessons for school pupils
Home visits
Cultural sessions with the local community
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS:
The project will host the maximum of 20 volunteers; 15 from University of political
science-IEP with international campus city of Dijon courtesy of Jeunesse et
Reconstruction-France and 5 from Kenya recruited by KVDA. Among them, there will
be 4 volunteers from the host community who are offered the opportunity by KVDA to
fully participate in this project for purposes of ensuring that the host community
embraces the concept of volunteering by actively engaging the processes with the
determination to enhance sustainable development.
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: EDUCATION AND CONSTRUCTION
 The volunteers will design their own timetables to accommodate the proposed
project activities that will include teaching and construction/ Renovation of
classrooms
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 The physical activities will be undertaken in partnership with the local
community members.
Orientation: Will be done on 1st June 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 2nd June 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the four
weeks work camp is Euro 350
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The volunteers will be accommodated in School classrooms in very basic conditions
where there will beds no beds.. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
prepare their own meals in turns. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level
of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. Water is available
from springs and it is highly recommended that drinking water is boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the School but volunteers will be able to charge electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
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JUNE to July 2015 (Bilateral work camp between KVDA
AND JEUNESSE ET RECONSTRUCTION France)
Project Name: Essumba Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/06/2015/Bilateral
Dates: 17th June to 22nd July 2015
Orientation: 17th June 2015
Location: Luanda, Vihiga County, Western Kenya
Theme:
YOUTH
ENTREPRENUERSHIP
AND
DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP
Project overview
The school was established in 1958 as a community institution to cater for the everincreasing number of children seeking Primary School education in the region. The
initiative was a combined effort of the local community in collaboration with the
Anglican Church of Kenya.
Objective: The School aims at providing quality basic education to all children in the
community to enable them gain knowledge that is the foundation for their future.
The school management committee runs the affairs of the institution with the Head
teacher, deputy head teacher, Chairman of the School management committee and
Treasurer playing the critical role.
The School has ten teachers employed by the Teachers service commission and has a
population of approximately 700 pupils with more boys than girls
Some of the enormous challenges facing the community include high poverty levels that
are the bottom line of all the socio-economic challenges, unemployment specifically
among the youth, drug and substance abuse and HIV/AIDS, among others.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit`
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: MANUAL/EDUCATION/ENVIRONMENTAL
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together
with the local community members on the following activities:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
o Construction: Work with skilled constructors to learn local techniques to
renovate school classrooms
o Environmental protection: Tree planting and fencing repair in collaboration with
the local community
o Teaching English and French languages to the School children, playing games
and sports
o Playing soccer with the school children and community members
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o Inter-cultural activities, including home visits, French and Kenyan cultural
forums and discussions with members of the local population on topics of
interest on the contemporary world
o Empowerment of the local community on challenges of development while at the
same time offering training to community based organizations on Youth
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS:
The project is expected to host 20 volunteers; 10 from JR France and 10 from Kenya
recruited by KVDA and Jeunesse et Reconstruction-France. Among them, there will be 4
volunteers from the host community who are offered the opportunity by KVDA to fully
participate in this project for purposes of ensuring that the host community embraces
the concept of volunteering by actively engaging the processes with the determination to
enhance sustainable development. The volunteers will on their own constitute a
democratic structure for the smooth running of the work camp where decisions are
reached through consensus and emerging conflicts resolved with utter determination to
ensure tranquillity and respect for value systems espoused by the community and
participants in the project. This will ensure tolerance to divergent views and cultural
phenomena that often ensue leading to culture shock.
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: YOUTH ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
o Description of the Problem/Challenges
Challenges Facing Youth in Kenya: Below are some risk factors that affect entrepreneurship
development in particular:
Rites of Passage: The absence of rites of passage means that youth are no longer
well prepared for adulthood by the traditional means of providing youth with
mentors who give them advice to equip them for adulthood;
Education: Suitability of education/vocational training for the labor market.
There is limited access to secondary schools and alternative forms of education are
lacking. There is also a need for life skills training in the education curriculum. At
present, students are trained just to pass exams;
Inequality/regional disparity: There is inequality in many fields, and often this has
a regional aspect. Youth in certain geographical regions are marginalized, with
restricted access to opportunities that are available to other young persons. In urban
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areas, poor youth and those living in slum areas have severely limited access to
services and opportunities;
Society’s attitude towards youth: Youth face discrimination purely on the grounds
of age. This is legitimatized by beliefs such as wisdom only comes with age, and that
youth is merely a transition period. Society also perceives youth as
irresponsible and troublemakers. This perception may contribute to difficulty in
obtaining credit;
Expectations of youth: Society’s expectations of young people are not very clear.
A gap in expectations has opened between what parents and older generations
expect of youth on the one hand, and the expectations of youth themselves
(influenced by their peers, and the media, etc.). Society’s expectations of youth may
overshadow personal expectations and overwhelm youth. There is also an
assumption that white-collar jobs are best and little encouragement is offered to
youth to take up blue-collar jobs;
Displacement: Especially in slum areas, the demolition of homes has displaced
many youth. Others were rendered homeless by the politically inspired ethnic
clashes around election time in the 1990s. Homes on proposed road routes, close to
power lines and railway tracks are being demolished. The social
consequences, both short and long term, of such displacement are severe;
Policies: Gaps in, and unsuitability of, existing policy can be cited, along with
important problems of implementation. Absence of youth participation in actual
decision-making or implementation of policies affecting them was also cited. Youth
are merely used as tokens in the policy formulation process;
Corruption: Corruption can be cited as one of the major risk factors affecting youth.
It results in unequal access to resources. It is especially cited as a problem when
youth are trying to establish businesses. Those who lack money to bribe have
difficulty in getting assistance to set up their businesses;
Transition: Kenya is undergoing transition in many areas and this affects youth
particularly. For example, there is a transition from an agrarian to an information
based society, yet knowledge is not keeping up with the changes. Changes in social
expectations are also resulting in confusion. Children are obliged to take on the roles
of adults when households are decimated by HIV/AIDS. The influence and support
of the extended family is also declining;
Choice of Role Models: Negative role models tend to be elevated. There is a
dearth of positive models for leadership roles, exacerbated by the negative and
corrupt image of leaders projected by the media. Parents, too, may often present
negative role models in alcoholism and violence. The media glorifies negative
role models, such as drug barons and advertisements for alcohol glamorize risky
behavior.
Orientation: Will be done on 17th June 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 18th June 2015
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Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the five
weeks work camp is Euro 400
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organization.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The volunteers will be accommodated in School classrooms in very basic conditions
where there will beds no beds.. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
prepare their own meals in turns. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level
of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. Water is available
from springs and it is highly recommended that drinking water is boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the School but volunteers will be able to charge electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
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July 2015
Project Name: Nyabosongo Bena academy
Code: KVDA/STV/07A
Dates: 4th -25th July 2015
Orientation: 4th July 2015
Location: Kuria, South West Kenya
Theme: Advocacy against female genital mutilation
Project overview
 Nyabosongo Bena Academy was started in 2005 with 23 students as a pre-school.
The School currently has a population of 346 pupils; 149 girls and 197 boys and
147 for the pre-school. There are 12 teachers in total. The School has 8 classrooms
and the most of the facilities are still under construction. The school is run by a
Parents Teachers Association and the teachers are registered by the Teachers
Service Commission.
 he establishment of the School is a major milestone thanks to the efforts of Mr.
John Magesi Chacha, its founder who died on 6th October 2013 but left a
sound legacy for posterity having himself been actively involved in KVDA as a
volunteer and Board member since the 1970’s. His legacy flourishes through
volunteering that was his passion with spectacular influence in the larger Kuria
region of Kenya.
 There is no doubt that the institution will enhance sustainable development
within the community whose struggles are emboldened by the need to ensure
access to basic education, urgent need to address the grave issues of alcohol, drug
and substance abuse, girl child education, repugnant cultural practices like FGM
and early pregnancy for teenage girls.
 The majority of the local people are small scale farmers sustaining livelihoods on
subsistence agriculture. Economic statistics rank Kuria region as poor despite the
fact the region is well endowed with vast natural resources including huge tracts
land that have not been fully exploited for a long time and its affinity with
Tanzania one of the few countries in Africa well endowed with natural resources.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: CULTURAL and KIDS
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Brick making and construction work at the School
Teaching Primary School pupils
Sporting together with the pupils
Exposure to the challenges of Female Genital mutilation (FGM)
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Inter-cultural learning coupled with home visits for exposure to development
challenges.
Possibility to visit the historic sites like Hippo point on Lake Victoria in Kisumu
City, renowned Kakamega Rain Forest and the Equator point at Maseno
University; among other spectacular sites of interest in the region. However, this
will be done most probably during the weekends.
PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS:
Maximum 25 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: Advocacy against female genital mutilation
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a strong tradition in this community. It is
illegal. But still the majority 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
work closely with community based organizations in the area that are actively
involved on the thematic focus of this project.
Orientation: Will be done on 4th July 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 5th July 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
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INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very
basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the
people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
July 2015
Project Name: Muhwayo Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/07B
Dates: 4th -25th July 2015
Orientation: 4th July 2015
Location: Ugenya, Siaya, Western Kenya
Theme: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTH FACILITIES FOR IMPROVED
LIVELIHOODS
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Project overview
Established in 1980, the school has a current student population of 214 boys and 206
girls making a total of 420 pupils. It offers primary education to community children to
enable them gain skills and knowledge that is fundamental towards the holistic
development of the child as well as towards the overall development of the community
structures.
Some of the major challenges that the community faces include but not limited to:
inadequate classrooms, water and sanitation, reading materials; High poverty levels
among the parents and the immediate community members; HIV/AIDS as pandemic
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENOVATION
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Brick making and construction work at the School
Tree planting
Visiting other institutions like a baby home and women groups
Creating awareness on HIV /AIDS
Inspire the pupils to embrace the reading culture to acquire knowledge
Guidance and counseling on career development
Home visits
PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS:
Maximum 25 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTH FACILITIES FOR IMPROVED
LIVELIHOODS
Health and development are intimately interconnected. Both insufficient development
leading to poverty and inappropriate development resulting in overconsumption,
coupled with an expanding world population, can result in severe environmental health
problems in both developing and developed nations. The linkage of health,
environmental and socio-economic improvements requires inter-sector efforts. Such
efforts, involving education, housing, public works and community groups, including
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businesses, schools and universities and religious, civic and cultural organizations are
aimed at enabling people in their communities to ensure sustainable development.
Particularly relevant is the inclusion of prevention programs rather than relying solely
on remediation and treatment. Health ultimately depends on the ability to manage
successfully the interaction between the physical, spiritual, biological and
economic/social environment. Sound development is not possible without a healthy
population; yet most developmental activities affect the environment to some degree,
which in turn causes or exacerbates many health problems. Conversely, it is the very
lack of development that adversely affects the health condition of many people, which
can be alleviated only through development. Education and appropriate services
regarding responsible planning with respect for cultural, religious and social aspects, in
keeping with freedom, dignity and personally held values and taking into account ethical
and cultural considerations, also contribute to these inter-sectoral activities. Promote
health education in schools, information exchange, technical support and training.
By continued efforts, to provide health and hygiene education and to ensure universal
access to safe drinking water and universal access to sanitary measures of excreta
disposal, thereby markedly reducing waterborne diseases and reducing. Provide
education and disseminate information on the risks of endemic communicable diseases
and build awareness on environmental methods for control of communicable diseases to
enable communities to play a role in the control of communicable diseases.
Orientation: Will be done on 4th July 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 5th July 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
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The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very
basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the
people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
July 2015
Project Name: Star Rays Education Centre
Code: KVDA/STV/07C
Dates: 4th -26th July 2015
Orientation: 4th July 2015
Location: Lugari, Western Kenya
Theme: Poverty Reduction: Inter-Cultural Exchange PLATFORM
Project overview
Star Rays Education Centre is a community based Organization (CBO) and an
upcoming Rural Resource Information Centre. The CBO was registered by the Ministry
of Culture and Social services as a Community Based Organization (CBO) in 2002 while
the school is registered by the Ministry of Education as Early Childhood Development
(ECD) centre and a Primary school. Though the School is non-profit making
organization, the beneficiaries contribute towards in various forms. Partnership with a
wide spectrum of organizations has ensured the launch of income generating activities
that are the backbone of economic stability of the institution.
The project is located in a rural area which is ranked among the poorest despite being
located in a high potential area with many underutilized resources. Poor health, high
mortality rate among the community children, high illiteracy, lack of ICT know how,
high rate of unemployment are some of the things that can be identified with the local
community. These activities have led to undesirable social behaviors especially among
the youth.
Motto: Education is a lifetime gift.
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Vision: Change our living standards through education.
Mission: Facilitate sustainable delivery of conditional Education, Health and
Development until we become self-reliant.
Objectives/Activities: Early Childhood Development (ECD); Primary School
Education; Care and Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and HIV/AIDS
families; Community information (library) Services; Small business incubation;
Community Empowerment trainings in various fields; Agency services – linkage
between self-help groups and different organizations and companies for better and
easier services; Information and communication Technology (ICT) promotions and
services; Civic Education and Voluntarism.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities:
Early childhood development; Basic primary school education; Care and support
orphans and vulnerable children and HIV/AIDS families; Community information
(library) services; Enhancement of community empowerment trainings; ICT promotion
and development in the local area. Below is the highlight of the main activities at the
Center:
1. Provision of Early Childhood Development {ECD} Education to children aged 35years.
2. Provision of basic {Primary } education to children aged 5-15years
3. Provision of life skills, civic education, sustainable agriculture {organic farming},
promotion of information technologies, community library services
4. Cultural exchange visits, home visits, historical and tourist sites visits
5. Construction, development of our centre and associated amenities. e.g. road and
drainages
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: teach/kids
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Teaching pupils at the institution
Tree planting and classrooms painting
General cleaning at Kongoni Hospital,
School visits with motivational talks to students
Exposure to challenges of development
Cultural days for various nationalities
Home visits
PROJECT
PARTICIPANTS:
Maximum 25 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
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This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: Poverty Reduction: Inter-Cultural Exchange PLATFORM
Poverty is a broad-term that describes many circumstances where people lack resources
such as money, housing, food, clothing, jobs, and suffer physically, socially, and
emotionally from this material deprivation. Absolute poverty describes a standard of
living where a person is unable to afford even a basic diet. International definitions of
poverty rely on the classification of the poverty level, which is a level of income below
which a person cannot afford to buy all the resources required to live. Poverty
eradication encompasses the will and strategies to stop all people from living in poverty.
The focus will be on education, training and gender sensitivity. Inter cultural exchange
is aimed at enabling people to put global awareness and intercultural learning into
practice. This is enhanced through creating awareness through learning themes on
global issues. In so doing it will strengthen participants’ skills in working in communitybased organizations actively involved in efforts to alleviate poverty.
Orientation: Will be done on 4th July 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 5th July 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
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Volunteers will be hosted in the house of the project founder Director with basic living
conditions. Beds will be available and volunteers should carry their own bedding.
Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of
exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
cook meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that
drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets
is recommended.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
July 2015
Project Name: St. James Community Orphans School
Code: KVDA/STV/07D
Dates: 11th -31st July 2015
Orientation: 11th July 2015
Location: Mfangano Island, Lake Victoria Region
Theme: taking care of abandoned and extremely vulnerable
orphaned children
Project overview
Project background
NAME: St. James Community Orphans School
ADDRESS: P.O Box 41-40319 MBITA
LOCATION: The school is located within Mfangano Island, Waware sub-location,
Mfangano north location, Mfangano division, Mbita Sub-county of Homa-bay County.
PUPIL POPULATION: 124
CLASSROOMS: 6
CLASSES: Baby class, Nursery class, Pre-unit class, Std 1, Std 2, Std 3
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SPONSORS: Community sponsored
VISION:” To be an exemplary centre of excellence in quality holistic, academic education
provision within the community”
MISSION:” To provide accessible and acceptable education to the less fortunate
professionally, and in a formal manner that can be realized from within and without the
community”
MOTTO:” Arise and shine for a better life”.
OBJECTIVE: To be the school within the island in helping provide for the welfare and well
being of the numerous orphans and destitute left behind as a result of HIV/AIDS
pandemic.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES: Since the school’s inception in 2012, the school has
various volunteer activities. Among them being:
a) In 2012 (May-August), we received two volunteer teachers who helped the
school in teaching `of physical ad vocation (P.E). The volunteer were from Italy.
b) (Jan-Feb) 2013, the school, got one volunteer (male) from Japan who helped in
the school garden.
c) (May-June), we had 2 volunteers (a couple) from USA, Michigan who helped
the teaching of health and sanitation lessons.
Security for our volunteers has always been our number one priority. Moreover the
school is situated barely 600m from the police post
We also have a Government of Kenya dispensary within the same area to carter for
health emergency that might arise
The school is committed to offering hope to children and especially who are vulnerable
to societal risks and this call for community of efforts.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There is no
upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: SOCI and Kids
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making
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Social work majorly guiding and counseling for the HIV/AIDS program
Field visits and face to face meetings with the local people
Participate in home visits to enhance inter-cultural education and solidarity
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 25 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: taking care of abandoned and extremely vulnerable
orphaned children
Orientation: Will be done on 11th July 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 12th July 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
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The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very
basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the
people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
July 2015
Project Name: Neema Good Shepherds Orphanage
Code: KVDA/STV/07E
Dates: 11th -31st July 2015
Orientation: 11th July 2015
Location: Webuye, Bungoma, Western Kenya
Theme: Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development
Project overview
Neema Good Shepherds Orphanage started on 12th January 2011 to offer educational
development from ECDE to Class 4. It started with 150 Children that were Orphans and
vulnerable, 8 Teachers and under the Community Based Organization (CBO) – NEEMA. The
establishment of this institution was proposed by one of the members Mr. Moses Makhapila
Wafula as the flag bearer of the project. The main aim being to provide the OVCs’ a better
environment where their academic development can be enhanced at the same time getting access
to other services that a child with parents is able to get. The School started on a half an Acre
piece of land that was donated by a voluntary member Richard Kundu. The school started with
four classes and the number is now six with steady growth every year.
MISSION STATEMENT: Aims at working hand in hand with the Community for the
success of the School
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AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There is no
upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities:
This project was initiated by willing members in 2011 that inspired common Interested Groups
(CIG) as follows: Widows; Widowers; Orphans; Vulnerable children; Street children; any other
genuine needy cases
VISION STATEMENT: Envisages the school providing an environment where the OVCs’ can
develop “From Zero to a Hero” thus working towards the improvement of quality of life of the
community.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENOVATION/STUDY
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making and construction of classrooms
 Teaching Primary School pupils
 Home visits and traditional dance troupes to expose volunteers to the Bukusu
culture
 Participate in Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development training
moderated by an expert
 Cultural days for various nationalities
 Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME:
YOUTH
ENTERPRENUERSHIP
AND
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
 KVDA will prepare young people to be healthy, productive, and engaged
citizens. We believe that educated, employed, and engaged young people possess
the power to solve the toughest problems facing communities. Every young
person therefore deserves the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. Our
programs are catalysts for change that help youth learn, work and lead.
 Recognizing that no one sector of society alone has the resources or expertise to
effectively address the myriad challenges facing today’s youth, we are constantly
mobilizing a community of businesses, government departments, and civil
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society organizations - each committed to developing the power and promise of
young people.
 The self-employment/livelihood /entrepreneurship training will provide the
youth with fundamental knowledge in market relevant skills in some of the
complementary areas, including entrepreneurship development, business
planning, business skills, practical work attachment, career development
planning, and linkage to financial services.
Orientation: Will be done on 11th July 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 12th July 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the community. Volunteers have an
obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to
development challenges. There is no electricity connection but volunteers will be able to
charge their electric appliances at the nearest market centers. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
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Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
July 2015 (Bilateral work camp between KVDA and Lunaria Italy)
Project Name: Nyabosongo Bena academy
Code: KVDA/STV/07
Dates: 11th -25th July 2015
Orientation: 11th July 2015
Location: Kuria, South West Kenya
Theme: Advocacy against female genital mutilation
Project overview
 Nyabosongo Bena Academy was started in 2005 with 23 students as a pre-school.
The School currently has a population of 346 pupils; 149 girls and 197 boys and
147 for the pre-school. There are 12 teachers in total. The School has 8 classrooms
and the most of the facilities are still under construction. The school is run by a
Parents Teachers Association and the teachers are registered by the Teachers
Service Commission.
 he establishment of the School is a major milestone thanks to the efforts of Mr.
John Magesi Chacha, its founder who died on 6th October 2013 but left a
sound legacy for posterity having himself been actively involved in KVDA as a
volunteer and Board member since the 1970’s. His legacy flourishes through
volunteering that was his passion with spectacular influence in the larger Kuria
region of Kenya.
 There is no doubt that the institution will enhance sustainable development
within the community whose struggles are emboldened by the need to ensure
access to basic education, urgent need to address the grave issues of alcohol, drug
and substance abuse, girl child education, repugnant cultural practices like FGM
and early pregnancy for teenage girls.
 The majority of the local people are small scale farmers sustaining livelihoods on
subsistence agriculture. Economic statistics rank Kuria region as poor despite the
fact the region is well endowed with vast natural resources including huge tracts
land that have not been fully exploited for a long time and its affinity with
Tanzania one of the few countries in Africa well endowed with natural resources.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
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PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: CULTURAL and KIDS
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Brick making and construction work at the School
Digging of foundation for the construction of two classrooms
Teaching Primary School pupils both on academic and practical subjects
Sporting, guiding and counseling
Exposure to the challenges of Female Genital mutilation (FGM)
Inter-cultural learning coupled with home visits for exposure to development
challenges.
Possibility to visit the historic sites like Hippo point on Lake Victoria in Kisumu
City, renowned Kakamega Rain Forest and the Equator point at Maseno
University; among other spectacular sites of interest in the region. However, this
will be done most probably during the weekends.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from KVDA-Kenya and Lunaria
Italy. Kindly note that this project is a bilateral work camp and will only accept
volunteers recruited by the two organizations
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: Advocacy against female genital mutilation
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a strong tradition in this community. It is
illegal. But still the majority 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
work closely with community based organizations in the area that are actively
involved on the thematic focus of this project.
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Orientation: Will be done on 11th July 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 12th July 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 250
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very
basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the
people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
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CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
EASTERN AFRICA CARAVAN WORK CAMP ROTATING FROM TANZANIA, BURUNDI,
UGANDA AND KENYA FROM 26TH JULY TO 28th AUGUST 2015
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Project Outline:
This project is organized under the auspices of Eastern Africa Work camps Network (EAWNET)
that is a regional platform bringing together volunteers involving organizations in the region.
EAWNET steering committee has agreed to run the fourth edition of the program in 2015
involving the four countries Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda and Kenya. The volunteers will stay for
one week in each of the four countries and this is a great opportunity to enhance inter-cultural
learning and exposure to challenges of development.
Project Code: uvikiuta/absv/upa/kvda
Type of workcamp: environmental/Study
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT HOSTING ORGANIZATIONS
1. UVIKIUTA-TANZANIA
UVIKIUTA – TANZANIA is an independent Non-Governmental Organization that works with the Youth. It
was created in 1983 following a proposal in which the Government of Tanzania invited unemployed youth
to group together in order to receive assistance. UVIKIUTA’s projects focus on income generation,
employment, and nutrition.
2. ABSV-BURUNDI
Alliance Burundaise pour le Service Volontaire is the partner organization of VAP in Burundi.
ABSV was created in 2007 by two local non-profit national organizations with the aim of making
an effort together and of doing good work for the community. ABSV works in three areas: peace
education in a country that has suffered civil war and ethnic tension; environmental protection, it
works together with the communities to clean areas and plant trees e.g. in deprived suburbs of
the capital; and tries to support displaced persons.
It aims to provide education to orphans and vulnerable children and aims to set up a youth
exchange programme where they can share different experiences and do voluntary work,
helping the communities.
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ABSV is active in the Eastern Africa Workcamp Association Network and is a corresponding
member of the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service based at Paris
France.
3. UPA-UGANDA
Uganda Pioneers’ Association (UPA) is a voluntary non-governmental organization registered
with the National NGO Board (ref. S5914/114). The organization focuses on offering youths the
opportunity to contribute to community development by involving them in community projects,
workcamps and international volunteer exchange.
Founded in 1989 by a group of young Ugandans, UPA has grown over the years and currently
includes ten branches in seven districts in Uganda, a permanent secretariat with four full-time
employees, a Guest House with a capacity of 16 volunteers in Nansana, on the outskirts of
Kampala, and a demonstration farm project in Bukomero, Kiboga district.
With the motto “Together we shape the future”, UPA believes that involving youths can make a
difference in development, bridge gaps between peoples, enhance co-operation and break
down institutional barriers.
Mission
The mission of UPA is to promote community based development, intercultural co-operation and
youth participation through voluntary work.
Objectives
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To encourage the dynamic age group (youth) to take leading roles towards development.
To promote and improve natural and acquired skills useful to the community.
To promote and exchange cultures to create friendship and mutual understanding.
To contribute to the development of community based social services.
4. KVDA-KENYA
What is KVDA?
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous and membership
organization which is non political, non sectarian and non profit started in 1962 as a work camp
organization registered under Societies Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) by the establishment of NGOs Co-ordination Act.
Our Philosophy
KVDA seeks to promote inter-cultural education, international peace, inter-human
understanding and solidarity as well as sustainable community development through voluntary
service
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“Development against Dependence”, captures KVDA’s philosophy.
KVDA calls upon everyone to pull their resources and freely work together for international
harmony and sustainable development in the spirit of “togetherness”. KVDA mobilizes
volunteers from different countries in the world, regardless of their background or affiliation to
live, learn and work together for the development of a needy community.
Our objectives
 Communities are aware, mobilized resources and taken responsibility of their own
development.
 Young people have access to experiential education by offering voluntary service
Mission statement
Mobilizing all-purpose resources to support community development initiatives
Vision Statement
Envisages KVDA as an organization with a large membership working towards the improvement
of quality of life of the community
Affiliations
KVDA is full member of the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service based at
UNESCO House in Paris France, partner to Service Civil International, partner to Alliance of
European Voluntary Service Organizations, member of Eastern Africa Work camps Association
Network and founder member of Voluntary Associations Consortium of Kenya (VASCO)
Theme: Volunteers Action on Climate Change
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats that are
facing the planet and human societies today. The international community has accepted the
broad scientific consensus that the climate of the Earth is warming due to emissions of
greenhouse gases from human activities such as burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
Since the industrial revolution began the average temperature has risen to 0.76 degrees Celsius
and most of the warming has happened during the last 50 years. Global green house gas
emissions are continuing to grow with emissions of carbon dioxide reaching in 2010 their
highest level for the past 650, 000 years.
The international community has recognized the scientific evidence that global warming needs
to be limited to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperature in order to avoid the most
catastrophic and potentially irreversible effects of climate change. This has led to the
emergence and development of an international climate change regime focused on formulating
a global response to the problem.
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The first step towards addressing global warming was the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. It requires
developed countries to reduce their emissions by an average of 5% below 1990 levels by 2012.
EU member states committed to an 8% reduction. However, it did not involve obligations on the
part of developing countries and failed to commit major emitters such as the USA, India and
China to action on mitigating climate change.
Apart from the globally concerted efforts to mitigate climate change, societies across the globe
also have to adapt to the current and future adverse effects of climate change, i.e. to anticipate
them and take appropriate action to prevent or minimize the damage they can cause.
Climate change is already affecting millions of people through increasingly unstable weather
patterns and more frequent extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and water
scarcity. Due to the protracted effects of the past emissions, the effects of climate change will
become even more pronounced in the years to come. Examples of adaptation measures include
management and conservation strategies for scarce water resources, adapting buildings to
future climate conditions and extreme weather, building flood defenses, developing drought
tolerant crops, opting for tree species that are less vulnerable to storms and fires, etc
ITINERARY: The 2015 Regional Caravan will start from Tanzanian, moving to Burundi then
Uganda and finally end in Kenya. The Proposed dates and routes are as follows:
PHASE 1: UNITED REPUBLIC TANZANIA
Location:
Arrival:
End:
Mvomero-Morogoro (Eastern Tanzania)
26th July 2015
2nd August 2015
Number of Days:
7 Days
Travelling between Tanzania and Burundi: 3rd August 2015
PHASE 2: REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI
Location:
Bujumbura
Arrival Date:
End Date:
3rd August 2015
10th August 2015
Number of days:
7 days
Travelling between Burundi and Uganda on 11th and 12th august 2015
PHASE 3: REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
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Location:
Kampala (Central Uganda)
Arrival Date:
End Date:
12th August 2015
19th August 2015
Number of days:
7 days
Travelling between Uganda and Kenya on 20th August 2015
PHASE 4: REPUBLIC OF KENYA
Location:
Kisumu (Western Kenya)
Arrival date:
End date:
20th August 2015
27th August 2015
Departure:
28th August 2015
Number of days:
7 days
Number of Volunteers: The project will host maximum of 25 volunteers
Project Activities: Series of activities will be carried out as part of this project as detailed in
the detailed project descriptions from the four countries Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda and Kenya.
Volunteers should expect to work on all listed activities or some of them depending on the
weather as well time of the project. Flexibility is highly appreciated for the volunteers choosing
this project.
Study Part: The main topic will be “Climate change” Volunteers are encouraged to bring
information from their home communities on the subject matter for sharing. Please note that,
you might be requested to facilitate some of the workshops or other public events.
Free time activities:
The project provides you with an opportunity to enjoy what nature
spectacularly endows the Eastern African region and this will depend on the amount of time
available for the volunteers during the trip to Eastern Africa and of course the financial
resources.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted either in School building or houses provided by the
hosting organization and communities. There are adequate sanitation facilities. Volunteers will
be sharing rooms, some with mattresses on the floor. Electricity will be available though not
reliable and it is advisable to keep this in mind avoid disappointment while in urban and rural
Africa.
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Food: Food will be provided to the volunteers throughout the project while in the community.
Volunteers will share cooking in turns with a support of a local kitchen staff. Volunteers with
meals restrictions should inform the camp leader/facilitator on arrival for prior arrangements.
Vegetarian meals will be available.
Language: Kiswahili is extensively spoken in Eastern Africa except in Uganda where the
language is spoken by very few people. Knowing a few words and phrases of Kiswahili is highly
appreciated by the locals. In the projects people will be able to communicate in English. Majority
of the people in Eastern Africa can communicate in English except in Burundi where French is
the official language. It is very important that volunteers can communicate at least Basic English
in order to benefit from the project activities.
Requirements for this project: Volunteers coming to this project are encouraged or should
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Interested to do outdoor activities
Interest on nature
Creative, flexible, and patient
Open minded and independent
Interest to work with as a team
Able to work under limited resources and less supervision
Volunteers are also very welcome to create new ideas and methods to assist in teaching
children especially English such as bringing English book on how to teach. Other
supporting material such as creativities books and pictures will also be helpful.
Project Finances
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Participation fee: 150 Euro (Non-refundable) to be paid on arrival per country hosting the
caravan work camp. The total coast will be Euro 600 for the four countries. The fee does
not include medical services, Visas, pocket money, free/leisure activities and other
personal expenses.
 What is included in the fees?: Accommodation and meals during the project, travel fares
from one project (country) to the other, project administration, evaluation and certificate
of participation
 Airport Pick up: 20 Euro (The service is optional and applies to volunteers coming
through Nairobi-Kenya and Tanzania. Please notify UVIKIUTA Tanzania and KVDA
Kenya at least one week in advance in case you need airport transfer services).
 Visa costs and vaccinations: Project descriptions from respective countries indicate the
visa costs and it is important for the volunteer to check with the
Kenyan/Ugandan/Tanzania/Burundian consulate in the country of Residence the
possibility of getting the newly introduced visa for the East African Community. Kindly
note that this cost will be borne by the volunteer.
Things to bring with you
Do not bring anything you cannot carry yourself. Restrict yourself to one bag and one small daypack that can hold your camera, Swahili phrasebook, water bottle, lunch, sunglasses,
sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and any extra articles of clothing you might need to handle
changes in weather.
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Clothing: (Modest cotton clothing (not tight, flashy, ripped or displaying potentially offensive
inscriptions or illustrations) is the most appropriate. Military wear are strictly illegal and thus will
not be accepted.)
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Cool summer clothes
Few nice clothes for parties, ceremonies and special occasions
Long pants and long sleeved shirts
Shorts (not short shorts) and T-shirts that cover shoulders.
Rain wear and folding umbrella
Sandals and walking shoes
Work shoes and gloves (See type of work)
Pajamas
Bandana, sun hat or scarf
Bed sheet and sleeping bag
Sports wear
Toiletries: (Non-scented items are preferable, since they do not attract insects)
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Zip-lock bags
Soap, soap dish and shampoo
Sunscreen
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb and /or brush
Nail clippers
For women, sanitary napkins or tampons
For men, razor, shaving cream and blades
Talcum powder and deodorant
Personal first-aid kit: (Best to be stored in a strong plastic bag, to keep it dry and clean)
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Small supply of: disinfectant, Band-Aids, gauze and adhesive tape, calamine lotion, insect
repellent, throat lozenges, pain killer, anti-acid, and any on-going medication
You may wish to check with your doctor about what kind of vaccinations you may need
Miscellaneous (Add any of these items to your list according to your own personal
preference)
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Small day-pack
Camera
Water bottle
Pocket English-Swahili dictionary/phrasebook
Flash light (torch) and batteries
Notebook and pens for personal diary
Sewing kit with needle and thread
Sunglasses
Extra pair of prescription glasses, if applicable
Music instruments, CD player, playing cards, various games that you would like to share
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Souvenirs, recipes and other items you may need for cultural exchange/ cultural evening
Two passport size photographs (please hand these photos on during the registration of
volunteers on arrival)
Donation? (Sometimes we are asked by volunteers, if they can bring some stuff to donate
and what is useful for them to bring)
Yes, some people will be in need of materials you want to bring; e.g. those living in poverty,
widows, seniors, orphans, vulnerable children’s etc. Some donations can go to the project. You
may want to bring the following items, but to do not feel obliged to do so;
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English language books for children and for secondary schools
Pencils, colors, Exercise books and other educational aid
Sports stuff (Balls, wears, equipment’s etc.)
Children and adult cloths
Posters, materials and any other resources related to the project theme
Do not bring: Medicines or food stuff including sweets for donation!!
Contacts for the Organizations Hosting the Caravan Volunteers
1. UVIKIUTA Center,
Charambe- Mbande road,
Msufini, Chamazi,
P.O. BOX 71373, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
E-Mail: uvikiuta@rocketmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Uvikiuta Tanzania
Skype: uvikiutatz
Phone (Office)- +255 754 833909, +255 767 630212, +255 715206986
Phone (Taxi/Cab service)- +255 757 174080
2. ABSV Burundi
Bujumbura City
E-mail: phocas2001@yahoo.fr and absvasbl@yahoo.fr
Telephone: +257(71972910, 77767073, 75564798)
Website: www.vap.org.uk/ngo/absv-burundi
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3. UPA Uganda
Uganda Pioneers Association
8 miles Hoima Road
Ochieng Zone - Nansana
P.O.Box 25973
Kampala
Mob: +256 785 601 220 / +256 782 335 322 /+256 774 438 870
Email: uganda_pioneers22@hotmail.com
Website: www.ugandapioneers.org
4. KVDA Kenya
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA)
Kirichwa Road, 77 (1), Kilimani, Nairobi
P.O. Box 48902-00100 Nairobi Kenya
Website: www.kvda.or.ke
Telephone: +254-721650357
August 2015
Project Name: SANNE LANDIN CHILDREN CENTRE
Code: KVDA/STV/08A
Dates: 1st -22nd August 2015
Orientation: 1st August 2015
Location: BONDO, SIAYA COUNTY, Lake Victoria Region
Theme: Empowering young people for a healthy and gender
sensitive approach to social participation
Project overview
founded in 2006, as a children protection program, working with communities in
Rarieda and Bondo Districts and later registered in 2009 as an non-governmental
organization, Sanne Landin Children Centre (SLCC) derives from the objective to
establish rescue centres to deliver direct services to children in difficult circumstances,
especially orphans suffering from HIV/AIDS by providing access to education, health
and food security. With the support of the local communities children are guaranteed a
better life. Sanne Landin has special interest in mobilizing resources and working
closely with communities in assisting HIV/AIDS orphans and rescuing them from
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poverty and at the same time improving their physical and mental capabilities as well as
giving back trust in humanity.
VISION: To have an equitable, healthy, educated and well nurtured society.
MISSION: To reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS in rural communities by improving
access to education, health and food to orphaned and vulnerable children and people
living with HIV/AIDS.
SLCC is a Kenyan local organization based in Rarieda District of Siaya County. The
organization derives its name from Sanne Landin, a Danish volunteer
doctor/philanthropist who, while working as an international volunteer with Kenya
Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) at Sigamale Primary school in Funyula
District in Western Kenya was profoundly touched by the plight of orphaned children.
Through local and international networks she happened to be in contact with, Mr. John
Onyango with whom she became a partner.
As a regular visitor to Kenya since 2007, she supported the initial project located at
Madiany, and which was later in 2009 registered in her name in honour of the generous
contribution to the project. She has been supporting the Childrens’ Centre since then
and hence the name Sanne Landin Childrens’ Centre.
The centre was moved to Luanda Kotieno Beach to rescue the many HIV orphans along
the commercial fish landing beaches of South Uyoma and the immediate hinterlands.
The centre has over 50 orphans in pre-school and 76 children at the rescue home.
Our Core Functions
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Running a community and charity office to assist needy children
Establishment of Early Childhood Development. St. John's Pre-school
Foundation of Sabrina Albrecht Children Home as a project of Sanne Landin
Children Centre for homeless children. The objective is to contribute to
rehabilitation and protection of abused children
Building the capacity on the local community to deliver more effective, efficient
and accountable services to the children.
Strengthening the response of the local community to cope up with HIV/Aids
and improve treatment and care for the children
Contribute towards prevention of child abuse, rehabilitation and protection of
abused children.
Promote sports and games as a tool for development of children's physical and
special well being
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AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: kids/Construction
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making
 Social work at the Children Centre
 General care of the children
 Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and
establishing and maintaining personal hygiene
 Organize games, sports, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other
creative, educational and extra-curricular activities
 Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness creating program in the community
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the
solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in
case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a
donation or long-term intervention on the project.
THEME: Empowering young people for a healthy and gender
sensitive approach to social participation
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To empower the capability in developing partnerships and networks: KVDA
together with the local partner organizations who will mobilize volunteers for
this project are strongly based in their countries and are also very active at local
level, they have several local partners such as Youth Centers, Youth Associations
and informal groups. This grass roots cooperation with local partners will provide
an added value to the project and will encourage also the local realities – often
without access to the international dimension – in being involved in a large scale
project where they could share knowledge and skills and to ensure an enduring
and visible impact of the work done;
This project will provide the youth with work-readiness and livelihood trainings
to empower them to make sound career and life decisions; for example by
starting an income generating business on their own. Therefore the youth will
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receive a market relevant learning and work experience/opportunities beyond the
current education and training activities.
 The self-employment/livelihood /entrepreneurship training will provide the
youth with fundamental knowledge in market relevant skills in some of the
complementary areas, including entrepreneurship development, business
planning, business skills, practical work attachment, career development
planning, and linkage to financial services.
Orientation: Will be done on 1st August 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 2nd August 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the local community with very basic living
conditions and they have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the
aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is
recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water
available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is electricity connection in the
neighbourhood where electric appliances can be charged.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
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Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
August 2015
Project Name: SHISWA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Code: KVDA/STV/08B
Dates: 1st -22nd August 2015
Orientation: 1st August 2015
Location: KAKAMEGA COUNTY, Western Kenya
Theme: Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development
Project overview
Shiswa Primary School was established in 1918 as a bush school. After some years
parents withdrew their children and the School was re-established again in 1962 as a
Nursery School and after which is became a Primary and Intermediate School.
The School is situated in Shiswa Sub location, Murhanda location, Shinyalu
constituency in Kakamega County. The School is situated closer to Kakamega Rainforest
The School has sixteen teachers, eleven of whom are male and five female plus six
members of support staff
The School’s population is one thousand, one hundred and thirty three pupils, 576 boys
and 547 girls
Motto: Discipline is the Answer to Success
Vision: To make Shiswa Primary School a centre of Excellence
Mission: Molding responsible and self-reliant learners for self-actualization
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENOVATION/TEACHING
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Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making
 Teaching Primary School pupils
 Study visits to community based organizations such as youth, women groups and
Children homes
 Inspire the pupils to embrace the reading culture
 Guidance and counseling on career development
 Inter-cultural learning coupled with home visits for exposure to development
challenges.
 Possibility to visit the historic sites like Hippo point on Lake Victoria in Kisumu
City, renowned Kakamega Rain Forest and the Equator point at Maseno
University; among other spectacular sites of interest in the region. However, this
will be done most probably during the weekends.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development
Description of the Problem/Challenges
Below are some risk factors that affect
entrepreneurship development in particular:
 Rites of Passage: The absence of rites of passage means that youth are no longer well
prepared for adulthood by the traditional means of providing youth with mentors
who give them advice to equip them for adulthood;
 Education: Suitability of education/vocational training for the labor market. There is
limited access to secondary schools and alternative forms of education are lacking.
There is also a need for life skills training in the education curriculum. At present,
students are trained just to pass exams;
 Inequality/regional disparity: There is inequality in many fields, and often this has a
regional aspect. Youth in certain geographical regions are marginalized, with
restricted access to opportunities that are available to other young persons. In
urban areas, poor youth and those living in slum areas have severely limited access
to services and opportunities;
 Society’s attitude towards youth: Youth face discrimination purely on the grounds of
age. This is legitimatized by beliefs such as wisdom only comes with age, and that
Challenges Facing Youth in Kenya:
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youth is merely a transition period. Society also perceives youth as irresponsible and
troublemakers. This perception may contribute to difficulty in obtaining credit;
 Expectations of youth: Society’s expectations of young people are not very clear. A
gap in expectations has opened between what parents and older generations expect
of youth on the one hand, and the expectations of youth themselves (influenced by
their peers, and the media, etc.). Society’s expectations of youth may overshadow
personal expectations and overwhelm youth. There is also an assumption that whitecollar jobs are best and little encouragement is offered to youth to take up blue-collar
jobs;
 Displacement: Especially in slum areas, the demolition of homes has displaced many
youth. Others were rendered homeless by the politically inspired ethnic clashes
around election time in the 1990s. Homes on proposed road routes, close to power
lines and railway tracks are being demolished. The social consequences, both short
and long term, of such displacement are severe;
 Policies: Gaps in, and unsuitability of, existing policy can be cited, along with
important problems of implementation. Absence of youth participation in actual
decision-making or implementation of policies affecting them was also cited. Youth
are merely used as tokens in the policy formulation process;
 Corruption: Corruption can be cited as one of the major risk factors affecting youth.
It results in unequal access to resources. It is especially cited as a problem when
youth are trying to establish businesses. Those who lack money to bribe have
difficulty in getting assistance to set up their businesses;
 Transition: Kenya is undergoing transition in many areas and this affects youth
particularly. For example, there is a transition from an agrarian to an information
based society, yet knowledge is not keeping up with the changes. Changes in social
expectations are also resulting in confusion. Children are obliged to take on the roles
of adults when households are decimated by HIV/AIDS. The influence and support
of the extended family is also declining;
 Choice of Role Models: Negative role models tend to be elevated. There is a dearth
of positive models for leadership roles, exacerbated by the negative and corrupt
image of leaders projected by the media. Parents, too, may often present negative
role models in alcoholism and violence. The media glorifies negative role models,
such as drug barons and advertisements for alcohol glamorize risky behavior.
Orientation: Will be done on 1st August 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 2nd August 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
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INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very
basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the
people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is electricity in
some homesteads and this simplifies the usage of electric appliances.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project
August 2015
Project Name: Remanyanki Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/08C
Dates: 8th -29th August 2015
Orientation: 8th August 2015
Location: Kuria, South West Kenya
Theme: Gender Sensitivity: Girl Child Education
Project overview
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Remanyanki Primary School was started in 1983 by community members
through the efforts of the Catholic Church. The School currently has a population of 465
pupils, girls and boys. The School has 114 parents who are the inhabitants of area that is
situated in South West Kenya. The inhabitants are Kuria speaking people residing in the
South West of Kenya. Their main economic activity is farming. The farmers grow
tobacco, maize, beans, sweet potatoes and other horticultural crops both for subsistence
and sale. Cattle and goat trade is common among the community but the volume of
trade has gone down owing to the incessant cases of cattle rustling between the Kuria
people and the Maasai and Kipsigis of the neighbouring Trans Mara district. The area
has low literacy levels especially among people aged above 35 years.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities
Remanyanki Primary School was started to address the challenges facing the
community, empower the local people to confront challenges of development and more
conspicuously the retrogressive cultural practices like Female Genital Mutilation that
remains a major challenge among some communities in Kenya. The School offers the
formal education curriculum from Early Childhood Development (ECD) class to class
eight with the teaching staff of eleven for both the Primary School and the ECD.
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: SOCI/CULTURAL
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making and construction work at the School
 Awareness campaigns on girl child education,
 Teaching Primary School pupils
 Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
 Cultural days for various nationalities
 Excursion to Lake Victoria in Kisumu city.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: Gender Sensitivity: Girl Child Education
It is common practice for School girls to be forcefully married to elderly men in
exchange of dowry and most of the cases involve primary school children. "It is
unfortunate that while other communities are discarding traditions that drag down their
socio-economic development, this repugnant cultural practice has refused to die
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exposing communities to ridicule. It is something that should be stopped because it
denies the girl 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 FGM and its attendant practices and its perpetrators risk being 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 culture has been a detriment to the
girl child and as a result fewer girls have the urge to continue with their education as
they will be married off before they complete their education. The future of the girl child
is therefore threatened and concerted efforts must be made to reverse the worrying
trend.
Orientation: Will be done on 8th August 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 9th August 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in classrooms at the School with very basic living conditions.
Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of
exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended
that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at
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supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the project but
volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
AUGUST 2015
Project Name: Nyamanche Primary School
Code: KVDA/STV/08D
Dates: 8th to 29th August 2015
Orientation: 8th August 2015
Location: Kuria, Migori County, South West Kenya
Theme: Gender Sensitivity: Focus on Female Genital Mutilation
Project overview
Nyamanche Primary School started the year 1981 as a Government School. The
School supports children from the neighbouring villages. It consists of 600 (six
hundred) pupils, 350 girls and 250 boys. The school has 12 teachers, 1 female and 11
male. It has 10 classrooms, 2 offices and 1 kitchen. The school has good academic record
in the County.
MOTTO;
“Strive for Excellence”
OBJECTIVES
5. To mould future leaders
6. Maintain high discipline
7. To reduce illiteracy level in the Community
8. Create platform for volunteerism.
CHALLENGES
 Cultural practice such as female genital mutilation
 Poor sanitation
 Lack of funds to facilitate the proposed development projects
 Dependency on external assistance
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Poor utilization of available resources
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities
The school was started with the aim of having members of the community have access to
education and more so the girl child. In this community, differences between man and
woman dictate a difference in their social roles and this reinforces a notion that men are
more superior to women. Capacity building will provide both men and women with
political insight and moral support in confronting gender issues. A woman’s social
status has led to marginalization. This was the very reason of starting the school so as to
empower the girl child. The project involves different types of activities. These include:
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: RENO and Cultural
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 School construction
 Sand harvesting
 Tree planting
 Stones collection
 Pathways clearing
 Digging and treating of ant hills
 Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
 Excursion to Lake Victoria
 Sensitization of the community on the side effects of FGM
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: GENDER SENSITIVITY: FOCUS ON FEMALE GENITAL
MUTILATION (FGM)
 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.
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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.
Orientation: Will be done on 8th August 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 9th August 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay at the School classrooms with very basic living conditions. KVDA
will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Volunteers
have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to
development challenges. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that
drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets
is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the School but volunteers can
charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
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PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
August 2015 (BILATERAL WORKCAMP ON WHV WITH IWO SOUTH
KOREA)
Project Name: SACRED MIJIKENDA KAYA FORESTS
Code: KVDA/STV/08/Bilateral
Dates: 8th -22nd August 2015
Orientation: 8th August 2015
Location: Kwale, Coast Kenya
Theme: Preservation, protection and promotion of World Heritage
Project overview
This project is a joint effort involving Kenya Voluntary Development Association,
Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS), UNESCO Paris,
Shimba Hills Forest Guide and Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests.
KVDA is among the projects approved by CCIVS under the umbrella of UNESCO World
Heritage program to implement the 2015 campaign.
Mijikenda Economic Activities
Agriculture is the main economic activity of the Mijikenda people. Their most
important cash crop is the coconut palms, whose products include oil extracts and
palm wine. Its fronds are also used for roofing and as material for making baskets, mats,
brooms and other weaved products. Other important cash crops include cashew nuts,
oranges and mangos. Where favorable weather conditions allow, some Mijikenda people
also grow annual crops such as maize, sorghum, millet, and beans.
Fishing is another important economic activity for the Mijikenda people. Mijikenda’s
actively fish in the neighboring Indian Ocean, where their "daily catch" forms part of the
seafood supplied to Kenya's coastal hotels and residents.
Mijikenda Food
The Mijikenda, and more particularly the Digo, are considered some of the best cooks
among the Kenyan tribes. Wali, a popular Kenyan food, is also a staple of the Mijikenda
tribe. Wali is rice prepared with coconut milk, giving it a sweet taste. Fish and other
seafood are also common in Mijikenda cuisine.
COMMUNITY:
The Mijikenda community is composed of 9 different tribes who live along the coast of
Kenya. They are closely related but distinct people—the Kauma, Chonyi, Jibana,
Giriama, Kamabe, Ribe, Rabai, Duruma and Digo. They share a common
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linguistic and cultural heritage. Traditionally, each group lives in its own hilltop village
(kaya) on the ridge along the Kenya coast, between the towns of Kilili and Vanga.
In the past, the Mijikenda tribe was also referred to as the Nyika tribe, a near-derogatory
term implying bush people. "Mijikenda" literally means nine homes or nine
homesteads (in Swahili), referring to the common ancestry of the Mijikenda people.
The nine Mijikenda sub-tribes are believed to be nine different homes of the same tribe.
Each sub-tribe speaks its own dialect of the Mijikenda language.
Mijikenda Origin and History
Mijikenda oral history traces the origin of the tribe to the southern regions of Somalia. It
is believed that the Mijikenda people escaped constant attacks from the Oromo and
other Cushitic tribes, and settled in the coastal ridges that were easier to defend.
Historically, the Mijikenda have had close interactions with the Persian, Arab, and
Portuguese traders who frequented their home territory along the Kenyan coast. This
interaction and subsequent intermarriage with the Arabs gave birth to the
Swahili culture and language. As a result, the Swahili language - Kiswahili - bears a
close lexical similarity with all dialects of the Mijikenda people.
The Mijikenda culture revolves around clans and age-sets. A Mijikenda clan consists
of several family groups with a common patriarchal ancestor. Traditionally, each clan
lived in one fortified village built in a cleared area of the forested ridges. A person's ageset determined their role and social standing within the clan and elaborate rituals were
often held for members graduating from one age-set to another.
Each Mijikenda clan had their own sacred place known as kaya, a shrine for prayer,
sacrifices and other religious rituals. These Kayas were located deep in the forests and it
was considered taboo to cut the trees and vegetation around them. The Kaya elders,
often members of the oldest age-set, were deemed to posses supernatural powers
including the ability to make rain. Like other Kenyan tribes today, Mijikenda people
have assimilated to modern cultural practices, resulting in the disappearance of many of
their traditional customs. Most Mijikenda people are now either Christians or
Muslims; however, some still practice their traditional culture or a mixture of
Christianity or Islam with their traditional religion. Islam is more widespread among
the Digo than in the other Mijikenda sub-tribes.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities
The project offers the following services: Forest trails, Agro-business, cultural activities
future activities: Camping site; bee keeping; traditional cuisines; fish farming; aloe
farming; tree nursery. Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: HERITAGE
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Tree planting, nature trail and naming of trees
Identification of their socio economic and cultural significance
Facilitating the initiation of income generating activities
Monitoring conservation initiatives by the community
Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
 Home visits and cultural days for various nationalities
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from KVDA-Kenya and IWO
South Korea. Kindly note that this is a bilateral project and it will only accept volunteers
from the two nationalities.
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF WORLD
HERITAGE
In the framework of UNESCO World Heritage Education Program, this campaign coorganized by CCIVS and the World Heritage Centre (WHC) follows 3 main objectives
stated in the global vision defined during the first WHV Evaluation and Planning
meeting in March 2010. First of all, it aims at sparking interest about the importance
and necessity to protect and promote cultural and natural heritage in general and World
Heritage related sites in particular. The target group must be as wide as possible and
include motivated volunteers, hosting local communities and concerned authorities.
Then, the WHV projects are expected to develop appreciation of the World Heritage
values through non formal education methods disseminating the inter-governmental
and national expertise to a large public and more specifically young people. Indeed,
awareness-raising about World Heritage should rely on a dynamic dialogue and
synergies between all the WH stakeholders. Lastly, work camps run by international
voluntary service organizations and whose activities are based on the concrete needs of
the site are the type of project chosen to bring local and international communities
together around the issue of World Heritage in connection with the issue of sustainable
development.
Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests is enlisted as a world Heritage site by UNESCO and if
the site is not protected, conserved and promoted, it will be destroyed by human
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encroachment with the population upsurge and hence its cultural significance to the
local community will be rendered extinct
Orientation: Will be done on 8th August 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 9th August 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the community with very basic living
conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the
aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and the
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. There will be no beds. Water is available
from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity
connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
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PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
September 2015
Project Name: Great Vision/Revelation Orphanage & Needy
Children School
Code: KVDA/STV/09A
Dates: 5th -26th September 2015
Orientation: 5th September 2015
Location: Mombasa City, Coast Kenya
Theme: Raising Awareness on food security
Project overview
established in 2008 to
offer assistance to needy children from areas around Maweni and Kongowea in
Mombasa including school drop outs by providing tuition and also vocational training.
The center aims at: providing formal/basic education to the children; provision of
vocational education hence reduction of poverty as a result of skills acquired; creation of
employment for the slum dwellers; empowering the community education.
Great Vision/Revelation Orphanage & Needy Children School
“The idea of Orphanage & needy children school came to my heart (Martha Aoko
Nyaranga) as I was walking around Maweni-Kongowea area in Mombasa, I was always
meeting with children who were not going to school due to lack of fees.
As I was trying to find out why this was happening, I found out that most of these
children are from a very poor background, some of them are either with a single parent
or both parents are dead. And this touched me as I questioned the future of these
children.
Then came May 2008 I decided to look for a renting place to give the needy children at
least, a basic education.”
CHALLENGES
Challenges are always there in life since they tell us how hard we have to work to attain
our goals.
The main challenge that we face among others is that the environment where these
children are is not conducive for their learning experience
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Poor sanitation; there is only one lavatory in site making it uncomfortable for
use.
The increase of the number of children in need of education is also
overwhelming. The permanent venue for them is not available yet since we are on
rental basis, though we are looking forward for a better future with the help of
like-minded people who would offer help to ensure that we attain this goal.
School playground is nonexistent due to lack of availability of space.
It is tough to provide food, water and shelter for the children
We have 3 teachers at the moment and paying them is another challenge since
the children can’t afford to pay their school fees accordingly.
“My great passion is to see these children go through formal education, are sheltered,
clean clothing and enjoy healthy feeding program as basic human needs”.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities
The center aims at providing basic formal education to the children; provision of
vocational training that is critical in efforts to alleviate poverty. A people equipped with
livelihood skills are an empowered generation with the promise for future prosperity.
The majority of the people are slum dwellers and the program is a great effort to address
the myriad of challenges confronting the community. Volunteers will work for six hours
daily from Monday to Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: KIDS/SOCI
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Cleaning the School compound
 Tree planting and painting classrooms
 Teaching children at the orphanage
 Raising awareness on food security
 Home visits and topical discussions with the local people
 Cultural days for various nationalities
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
what to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the
solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in
case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a
donation or long-term intervention on the project.
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THEME: RAISING AWARENESS ON FOOD SECURITY
 There are an estimated 842 million hungry people on earth which means an eight
of the global population suffer from chronic hunger not having enough food for
an active and healthy life
 Further, 2 billion people worldwide lack nutrients that are vital for good health.
Every human being requires more than basic staple foods for a balanced and
nutritious diet
 It is important for the food people eat to be more nutrition driven with strong
focus on fruits, vegetables and other nutrient dense foods
 Food system can be described as how we grow, process, package, transport, store,
market, purchase and eat.
 Sustainability simply reinforces the critical component of the capacity of future
generations to feed themselves. With over 60% of the ecosystems in the world
degraded thanks to environmentally harmful effects, humanity has the
responsibility to address this issue that threatens posterity. Effects of climate
change that include pollution, population pressure and the bulging culture of
consumerism, continue to threaten the world with dire consequences.
 Dr. Mabel Mahasi, a Scientist with Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI)
and who is also a leading campaigner for Soyabean cultivation, once said: “I often
tell Kenyans that they have to supplement Ugali with soya bean blended foods
because when there is no maize, they starve”.
 Soyabean contains 40% protein, a level much higher than in any other food crop.
Unfortunately majority of the people in Africa simply view Soyabean as a cash
crop.
 In Kenya the rate of acceptance of food processed from Soya beans has increased
and the products include Soy milk, Soy blend porridge for children, weaning food
and blending soy flour with wheat flour to make nutritious bread, pizza and
Samosa.
Orientation: Will be done on 5th September 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th September 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
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Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very
basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the
people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide
foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from
springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. The project is in the
outskirts of Mombasa city that has electricity connection.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending organization
as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
September 2015
Project Name: Getongoroma Community Development Project
Code: KVDA/STV/09B
Dates: 5th -26TH September 2015
Orientation: 5TH September 2015
Location: Kuria, South West Kenya
Theme: Building the capacity of youth leaders in approaches to
peace building and reconciliation
Project overview
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
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PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: MANUAL/SOCI
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 The physical work will comprise of assisting in repairing classrooms and digging
pit latrines for the community school in the post conflict situation.
 Youth leaders exposed to skills in the areas of peace building, and reconciliation.
 Exchange ideas on on-going and previous peace processes and the strategic role
the youth leaders can play.
 Youth leaders and the host communities will exchange ideas about peace building
and reconciliation strategies leading to future collaborations.
 Youth leaders will have combined physical work in a conflict setting with
discussions of peace and conflict issues with communities affected by post
election violence.
 It is anticipated that the outcome of the identified activities will enhance the
process of re-building trust, whose long term objective is reconciliation. Also
strengthen the youth leaders to respond in an appropriate way in dealing with
issues of conflict within their communities. This will also compliment the work of
national healing and reconstruction
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: Building the capacity of youth leaders in approaches to
peace building and reconciliation
 The signing of the peace agreements in Africa is indeed commendable and raises
new hopes for peace and development. However, peace agreements do not
automatically translate into a resolution of the grievances or issues which caused
the conflict in the first place. From a peace builder’s perspective, these accords
offer new opportunities to reorder society, its structures and institutions,
processes and relationships, in a manner that diminishes the possibility of a
recurrence of violence and improves the potential for social justice.
Reconciliation among former protagonists at all levels is crucial for long-term
peace and development.
 The conflict is between the Kuria and Maasai communities of Kenya who are
neighbours and share a common border near Kenya/Tanzania border and it is
ignited by land issues scramble for scarce resources and politics. The Maasai and
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pastoralists while the Kuria community is engaged in small scale farming. The
nature of conflict has led to incessant fights, burning of houses, cattle theft,
killings and displacement of families in the orgy of violence
Orientation: Will be done on 5th September 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th September 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in classrooms at the School with very basic living conditions.
Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of
exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended
that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at
supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the project but
volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
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PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
September 2015
Project Name: EBUSIRALO YOUTH POLYTECHNIC
Code: KVDA/STV/09C
Dates: 5th -26th September 2015
Orientation: 5th September 2015
Location: Luanda, Vihiga County, Western Kenya
Theme: HIV Stigma and discrimination in Kenya
Project overview
MOTTO: Technology for empowerment
VISION STATEMENT: To empower the youths holistically for self sustainability, the
leading needs help now not tomorrow.
MISSION: To be a leading centre in technological excellence empowering youths.
INTRODUCTION
was founded in the year 2002 to offer vocational training to
the youths. The polytechnic has enrolment of 110 trainees male and female. The trainees
are youths aged above 14 years. The Polytechnic is located in Western Kenya, Vihiga
County, Emuhaya district; Luanda Township situated more than 400 kilometers from
Nairobi.
Ebusiralo Youth Polytechnic
KVDA organized a work camp in 2009 that jump-started the construction of the first
administration block that is yet to be completed as the inaugural step to develop the
infrastructure at the Polytechnic. There are ten instructors and the one-acre land on
which the Polytechnic is constructed is owned by the institution.
The polytechnic is run by the entire community members who had the idea to empower
young people who could not have the full chance to education due to high poverty rate,
to have self skills. Most of the community members are peasant farmers who live below
poverty line (from hand to mouth) and have seen that for the development of the
community is just to uplift young people through skillful and practical learning that can
create self employment.
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Ebusiralo Youth Polytechnic is a community based institution that was started to
administer rehabilitation on drug addict children, children from poor families and street
children in Luanda town and train them in different skills.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POLYTHENIC
 Trainees to gain new skills that can generate self employment.
 Capture idle youths within the communities for self reliance and commitment.
 Empower youths to economically develop their own community, rural
development.
 To substitute theoretical learning by experimental and practical work.
ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CENTRE
 Garment making/Beauty therapy.
 Electrical installation.
 Motor vehicle mechanics
 Welding and fabrication
 Masonry/carpentry.
 Computer which is compulsory to all trainees
 Sports and physical education
 Metal processing technology
 Information communication technology
 Agri-business
 Workshop construction
CHALLENGES
 Polytechnic has insufficient tools and equipment to cater for large enrolment.
 Most workshops and temporary structures available at the site
 It is difficult for the community to expand the polytechnic physical structures
because of very high poverty levels and deprivation.
 Lack of resources to facilitate the instructors who work on voluntary basis
 Drug abuse leading to most trainers to drop out from the polytechnic, HIV /AIDS
has caused many trainees to be left poor and orphans causing problem in fee
payment
 Students from poor families are unable to pay school fees and hence drop out
 Inadequate workshop and workshop facilities
 Frequent absent of the students seeking how to make ends meet especially on
market days
 Containing drug addicts and street children.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
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TYPE OF WORK CAMP: CONSTRUCTION
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making and construction work at the Polytechnic
 Guiding and counseling
 Agricultural activities at the institution farm
 Teaching technical subjects
 Designing sponsorship program for students from poor backgrounds.
 Inter-cultural learning coupled with home visits for exposure to development
challenges.
 Possibility to visit the historic sites like Hippo point on Lake Victoria in Kisumu
City, renowned Kakamega Rain Forest and the Equator point at Maseno
University; among other spectacular sites of interest in the region. However, this
will be done most probably during the weekends.
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: HIV Stigma and discrimination in Kenya
 Even though awareness of HIV and AIDS in Kenya is high, many people living
with the virus still face stigma and discrimination. Studies have shown that
although people are aware of the basic facts about HIV and AIDS, many are not
informed of the most in-depth knowledge that addresses issue of stigma.
 One report revealed that of healthcare facilities that have policies to protect
people living with HIV against discrimination, only a third admitted to
implementing such policies. People are still afraid to disclose their status and will
often avoid health centers that provide HIV services from fear of being seen by
neighbours or community members
 Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya and therefore men who have sex with men face
a high level of stigma and discrimination. In an attempt to find out to what
extend HIV is affecting the gay community, a census for homosexuals would be
the most effective methodology but with homosexual still illegal, it is unlikely to
have the statistics to reflect the reality of HIV within the gay and lesbian
community
Orientation: Will be done on 5th September 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th September 2015
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Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA administration,
orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and
monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game
Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the project with very basic living conditions.
Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to
development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own
meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should
be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is
no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the
nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a major
component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending organization
as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
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October 2015
Project Name: Shining Star ECDC AND ORPHANS SCHOOL
Code: KVDA/STV/10A
Dates: 10th -30th October 2015
Orientation: 10th October 2015
Location: Muhuru Bay, Migori, South West Kenya
Theme: HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND Awareness
Project overview
Shining Star ECDC and Orphans School is located in Migori County, Nyatike
Sub-county, Muhuru division, Muhuru -East location in Tagache Sub-location, along
Muhuru-Migori road.
The School was founded in 1999 by Mr. Hevrone Killmess Mairah due to lack of access
to educational institutions in the area due to its remote setting, challenges posed by
orphans the majority of whose parents are ravaged by HIV/AIDS pandemic and the high
illiteracy levels within the community coupled high unemployment.
In 2000 the school had a good number of children and 3 teachers and the community
enjoyed the being of Shinning Star.
In 2001 the school was temporarily closed due to the conflict within the local
community until 2002 when this was resolved and the community agreed to host the
School at the local Church due to lack of classroom buildings.
2003 the land was bought and demarcation done.
In 2005 the first classroom was built by a volunteer called Steffi Rahn a 19-year old
from Germany.
2009 started hosting volunteers from KVDA courtesy of the Germany Government
sponsored program “Weltwaerts” that afforded young Germans an opportunity to
volunteer in Africa, Asia and Latin America
2010 Shinning Star was registered with the Kenyan Government and 2011 she got fully
registered and put in Kenyan list.
2012 started building dormitory for both orphans and those having parents with the
help of former KVDA volunteer from Germany named Daniel, which is still under
construction.
2013 the School started goat farming and poultry farming that is still underway. It also
set aside space for an orphanage home and new toilets that are already finished.
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There are more plans in the pipeline e.g. Agriculture, Business loaning for the widows
and youths, competitive sports between local clubs and the School where trophies, balls
and other gifts will be awarded to the participating teams
The School has a population of 360 children, 11 teachers and 5 support staff.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities
The School has classes from Kindergarten to Standard eight.
Shining Star ECDC and Orphans School is a community based education institution and
caters for the needs of the orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) that had been
rendered destitute.
Fishing is the mainstay of the local community thanks to the expansive Lake Victoria.
Due to the easy cash courtesy of the Lake, young people have been lured to drop out of
School to engage in fishing and this has negatively impacted on the community since it
has resulted in early marriages, school drop outs, early and unplanned pregnancies not
forgetting the spread of HIV/AIDS that has resulted in increased number of OVC’s in
the community. Community empowerment is crucial in achieving the overall objective
of attaining sustainable development.
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: TEACHING/KIDS
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Brick making and construction work at the School
 French, German, English, Mathematics and Science subjects; Development of
club activities in the school;
 Promotion of sports and Extra curriculum activities such as physical education;
working in the school garden
 Organize games, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other creative,
educational and extracurricular activities
 Home visits and inter-cultural activities
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
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worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
 HIV and AIDS education is an essential part of HIV prevention. In Kenya AIDS
education is part of the curriculum in both Primary and Secondary Schools and
for a number of years Kenya has delivered educational campaigns to raise
nationwide awareness on the issue. Nearly all adults aged 15-64 had heard about
AIDS, nine out of ten adults knew that a healthy-looking person could be infected
with HIV and most knew how to reduce their chances of becoming infected with
the virus. Awareness of the need to use condoms was high with 75 percent of
women and 81 percent of men in this age group aware that condoms reduce the
risk of HIV infection.
 HIV/AIDS is a major epidemic in the Lake Victoria region. This is as a result of
wife inheritance, polygamy and careless sex at the shores of Lake Victoria in
exchange of fish Majority of the young generation are not going to school due to
the fact that of poverty levels are high and have unprotected sex as a social
activity.
 Defining the impacts of AIDS on children can be in demographic or social terms.
In terms of its demographic impacts, HIV/AIDS affects children in the following
ways: Higher infant and child morbidity and mortality rates; Lower life
expectancy; higher rates of orphaning.
 The issue of definitions is pertinent regarding the emergence of rights based
approaches to supporting children affected by AIDS, as questions of vulnerability,
categorization and targeting are under scrutiny. HIV/AIDS has many direct and
indirect impacts on children’s rights, ranging from the consequences of the
psychological impact of losing one or both parents, to reduced access to quality
education and health services
 The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is underpinned by four
major principles: the right to survival, development and protection from abuse
and neglect; the right to have a voice and be listened to; that the best interests of
the child should be of primary consideration; the right to freedom from
discrimination
 The main aspects of focus are: to foster links between HIV/AIDS prevention
activities, home based care, and efforts to support orphans and other vulnerable
children; to target the most vulnerable children and communities; to give
particular attention to the gender-specific needs of boys and girls; to involve
children and adolescents as part of the solution; to strengthen the role of schools
and education systems; to reduce stigma and discrimination; to strengthen the
caring capacities of families through community-based mechanisms; to
strengthen the economic coping capacities of families and communities; to
enhance the capacity of families and communities to respond to the; psychosocial
needs of orphans and vulnerable children, and their caregivers; to find
sustainable ways to remove children from hazardous and exploitative work; to
accelerate learning and information exchange; to strengthen partnerships at all
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levels and build coalitions among key stakeholders; to ensure that external
support does not undermine community initiative and motivation
Orientation: Will be done on 10th October 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 11th October 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the community with very basic living
conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the
aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is
recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water
available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the
project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
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CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
OCTOBER 2015
Project name: Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF)
Code: KVDA/STV/10B
Dates: 10TH TO 30TH October 2015
Orientation: 10th October 2015
Location: Juja, Central Kenya
Theme: Organic Agriculture
Project overview
Background information
The Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) is an officially registered technical
training institution NO. .MOHEST/PC/1361 and Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO).
It is situated in Juja off – Thika highway, near Ndarugo Motel.
KIOF launched its first activities in 1987 – The Farmers Training and Extension
Programme, which aimed at bringing the awareness of the challenges associated with
conventional chemical farming (fertilizers and pesticides)
The advantages of environmentally – sound-farming methods, appropriate to smallscale farmers led to widespread public interest in the programme. .Numerous requests
were received from development organizations in Eastern Africa for training in organic
farming.
After the initial strong growth, KIOF found that there was necessity to verifying some of
the organic methods adopted by farmers.
KIOF therefore started looking into opportunities for on-farm trials and research so as
to supply relevant back up data.
A Programme to incorporate youth training in organic agriculture was launched in 1995.
This led to an Organic Agriculture Certificate course with the aim of assisting the youth
to develop careers in Organic farming. A diploma programme was launched in 2004 and
the Certificate Stream gradually phased out.
The Diploma Programme takes 2 years of theoretical and practical learning. Due to the
growing interest in this field and high demand for profession knowledge in organic
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agriculture, KIOF launched a 2 year Distance Learning Diploma program in 2006
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit.
PROJECT Activities
A RENEWED APPROACH TO AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Organic farms and gardens have been operating years in many countries and climates.
By reviving and developing sound husbandry practices they have shown that it is
possible to combine good yields with high quality produce, lasting soil fertility and
improved overall environment.
The Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) aims at making this experience
available to all farmers and other stakeholders.
KIOF connects itself especially with the small – scale farmers who make up the majority
of the farming community in Kenya. It is the small – scale farmers who are, in effect, the
care takers of the natural environment. KIOF wants to stimulate better management of
the environment by starting with sound agricultural principles on the farm.
KIOF organizes training sessions for groups of farmers: women groups, youth and other
CBOs in the rural areas. KIOF comes into contact with these groups through various
organizations, churches, government institutions and individuals.
WHY ORGANIC AGRICULTURE?
A problem in today’s agriculture is the need for cash. This need moves the nation as a
whole and especially the farmer into cash crop farming. Most of which are non – food
crops. The family food production is often neglected. This leads to poorer diets and
poorer health of the farming community. The remedy for this situation is organic
farming.
ORGANIC PRINCIPLES
Organic farming is based on mixed farming principles. Experiences show that mixed
farming practices lead to better food and income stability. It does not exclude the cash
crop but it puts it in the right place. The cash crop can become part of the farm’s crop
rotation which puts emphasis on diversity of crops thereby raising the ecological balance
of the farm. It provides a more complete diet for the family. Diversity in production
means less risk, and better food and health within the farm.
Production is based on maximum recycling of organic wastes and careful handling of
manures and composts, careful soil cultivation and use of natural rock minerals, if
necessary.
Weed control is based on crop rotation and physical methods. Pests and disease control
is sustained by understanding and maintaining physical, biological and ecological
balances. These include traditional methods which are now being scientifically proven.
The use of trees for shade, mulching, soil improvement, fruit, fodder and fuel
production is of great importance, and correct understanding of their place on the farm
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is part of organic practice. Besides, trees protect the land from strong winds and
improve the climate of the area.
A fresh look is taken at the question of marketing. This is done with a view to improved
understanding of the needs of the grower and the requirements of the consumer.
Thinking in terms of organic agriculture means reviving and developing sound
husbandry practices which include the human and the social surroundings of the farm.
The farm is able to function as an organism in which all parts support each other.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: AGRI
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday with focus on the
following:
Manual work and Intercultural activities:

The use of trees for shade, mulching, soil improvement, fruit, fodder and fuel
production is of great importance, and correct understanding of their place on
the farm is part of organic practice. Besides, trees protect the land from strong
winds and improve the climate of the area.
 Visit to neighbouring farms
 Interaction with organic farming students
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity
of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you
are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or
long-term intervention on the project.
THEME: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
Orientation: Will be done on 10th October 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 11th October 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will be accommodated in dormitories at the institution shared with the
students’ community. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own
meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking
water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also
recommended. There is electricity connection at the institution.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before the
start of the project.
November 2015
Project Name: TICH KOUMA COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION
Code: KVDA/STV/11A
Dates: 31st October -21st November 2015
Orientation: 31st October 2015
Location: KISUMU CITY, LAKE REGION
Theme: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Project overview
Tich Kouma Community Based organization was registered on 5th July 2011
as a self-help group under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development.
The project is situated in the heart of Kisumu city that is the third largest city in Kenya
after Nairobi and Mombasa respectively. The site is situated behind Tom Mboya Labour
College off Ring Road. The group members are residents of Nanga, Dunga, Kapuothe,
Katuoro, Got Owak, Sigalagala, Kogello, Milimani that are villages within Winam
Division of Kisumu East district, Nyanza province.
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There is no
upper age limit.
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PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: ENVIRONMENTAL
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Tree planting
 Tree nursery planting
 Farm management
 Undertake climate change activities with focus on greening the Kisumu city
 Home visits
 Cultural days for various nationalities
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Orientation: Will be done on 31st October 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 1st November 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES: The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three
weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
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Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the community with very basic living
conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the
aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is
recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water
available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the
project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
November 2015
Project Name: Esiarambatsi health centre
Code: KVDA/STV/11B
Dates: 7TH -28TH November 2015
Orientation: 7th November 2015
Location: VIHIGA COUNTY, Western Kenya
Theme: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION OF
GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Project overview
Esiarambatsi Health Centre is one of the health centres established in the wider
Emuhaya district to cater for the medical needs of the local people in the community.
It’s a community based health center which cares for mothers, children’s and also
people living with HIV/AIDS. The centre also offers pre and ante-natal cares to women.
The local community is composed of the Luhya community which occupies the vast
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western Kenya region and the local people are hospitable and welcoming. HIV/AIDS is a
major challenge in the local community that has resulted into many challenges that have
had a negative impact on the socio economic development of the community.
The health center is a community initiative that is currently run by the Ministry of
health and has three nurses who work under a nursing officer in charge.
The center offers curative, preventative and promotion services.
Water is available from streams, rain water occasionally harvested and volunteers have
the opportunity to learn to live in adversity and especially when Kenya grapples with the
poverty challenge that is the single most obstacles to sustainable development.
Objectives
The main objective of the project is to provide health care to the community using
locally available resources.
The empowerment program reaches out to ensure that the local community is
integrated into the day to day activities and the role of the volunteers is to play the role
of the catalyst to re-activate the process.
Most community members are small scale farmers who are not even able to produce
enough food to support their own families
Target Group: The target group consists of community members.
The project is located in Emuhaya District of the Western region of Kenya
approximately eight hours drive from Nairobi city.
Location:
Nature of Work:
Volunteers placed in this project will be involved in the following
activities:
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Medical work in the dispensary such as registration of patients, giving out
patients following the doctors’ description, observation and noting the progress
of every patient, and cleanliness at the hospital.
Family planning services, immunization, maternal and child health are some of
the services offered at the project
The volunteers will also be involved in awareness creation in the community to
promote the sustainability of the livelihood among community members both in
community forums and also in local schools. Moreover volunteers placed in this
project will engage the community members in a study topic:
Focus on public health and sanitation especially in the local schools to equip the
youth with information.
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Volunteers will be expected to work hand in hand with the hospital management
to realize the goals of the placement in this project and thus enhance the capacity
of the health facility.
The volunteers will be assigned duties in the health facility by professional staff
AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There
is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities
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The facility offers health services to the local community members
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: MEDICAL
Volunteers will work for maximum of six hours daily from Monday to Friday and the
schedule is flexible to suit into the capability of individual volunteers. The focus will be
on the following:
Work and Intercultural activities:
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Volunteers will be assigned duties in the health facility by professional staff
Cultural days for various nationalities
Home visits and topical discussion with the local people
Excursion to Lake Victoria in Kisumu and Kakamega Rain Forest
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries,
torch, flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the
hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a
worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention
on the project.
THEME: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION OF GENDER
EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Gender equality implies a society in which women and men enjoy the same
opportunities, outcomes, rights and obligations in all spheres of life. Equality between
men and women exists when both sexes are able to share equally in the distribution of
power and influence; have equal opportunities for financial independence through work
or through setting up businesses; enjoy equal access to education and the opportunity to
develop personal ambitions. A critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the
empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances
and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Women's empowerment
is vital to sustainable development and the realization of human rights for all.
The project aims to empower the women to actively continue with the struggle to
enhance their capacities and ultimately take the lead in community development. This
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takes cognizance of the fact that despite being overrun by pro-men cultural foundations,
women remain the pillar of families and the most vulnerable gender in the current
societal set-up.
Orientation: Will be done on 7th November 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 8th November 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers will stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara
Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a home with beds. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags and
mats and have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of
exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended
that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at
supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the School but
volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
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PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
December 2015
Project Name: SANNE LANDIN CHILDREN CENTRE
Code: KVDA/STV/12A
Dates: 5th -22nd December 2015
Orientation: 5th December 2015
Location: bondo, siaya county, Lake Region
Theme: The Youth Reproductive Health Challenges in Kenya
Project overview
founded in 2006, as a children protection program, working with communities in
Rarieda and Bondo Districts and later registered in 2009 as an non-governmental
organization, Sanne Landin Children Centre (SLCC) derives from the objective to
establish rescue centres to deliver direct services to children in difficult circumstances,
especially orphans suffering from HIV/AIDS by providing access to education, health
and food security. With the support of the local communities children are guaranteed a
better life. Sanne Landin has special interest in mobilizing resources and working
closely with communities in assisting HIV/AIDS orphans and rescuing them from
poverty and at the same time improving their physical and mental capabilities as well as
giving back trust in humanity.
VISION: To have an equitable, healthy, educated and well nurtured society.
MISSION: To reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS in rural communities by improving
access to education, health and food to orphaned and vulnerable children and people
living with HIV/AIDS.
SLCC is a Kenyan local organization based in Rarieda District of Siaya County. The
organization derives its name from Sanne Landin, a Danish volunteer
doctor/philanthropist who, while working as an international volunteer with Kenya
Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) at Sigamale Primary school in Funyula
District in Western Kenya was profoundly touched by the plight of orphaned children.
Through local and international networks she happened to be in contact with, Mr. John
Onyango with whom she became a partner.
As a regular visitor to Kenya since 2007, she supported the initial project located at
Madiany, and which was later in 2009 registered in her name in honour of the generous
contribution to the project. She has been supporting the Childrens’ Centre since then
and hence the name Sanne Landin Childrens’ Centre.
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The centre was moved to Luanda Kotieno Beach to rescue the many HIV orphans along
the commercial fish landing beaches of South Uyoma and the immediate hinterlands.
The centre has over 50 orphans in pre-school and 76 children at the rescue home.
Our Core Functions
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Running a community and charity office to assist needy children
Establishment of Early Childhood Development. St. John's Pre-school
Foundation of Sabrina Albrecht Children Home as a project of Sanne Landin
Children Centre for homeless children. The objective is to contribute to
rehabilitation and protection of abused children
Building the capacity on the local community to deliver more effective, efficient
and accountable services to the children.
Strengthening the response of the local community to cope up with HIV/Aids
and improve treatment and care for the children
Contribute towards prevention of child abuse, rehabilitation and protection of
abused children.
Promote sports and games as a tool for development of children's physical and
special well being
CHILDREN AT SLCC PRE-SCHOOL
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: KIDS/CULTURAL
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
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Social work at the Children Centre
General care of the children
Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and
establishing and maintaining personal hygiene
Organize games, sports, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other
creative, educational and extra-curricular activities
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Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness creating program in the community
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the
solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in
case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a
donation or long-term intervention on the project.
THEME: The Youth Reproductive Health Challenges in Kenya
The current cohort of Kenyan youth is the largest ever. To contribute their full social and
economic potential, young people need knowledge and skills to make the rights choices
about when to have sex and how to protect themselves from infections and unintended
pregnancies. The reproductive health challenges Kenyan youth face are similar to those
of young people in many other African countries: high rates of teen pregnancy, high and
rising rates of HIV infection, early marriage for young girls, malnutrition and harmful
traditional practices such as female genital cutting. Increasingly, policy makers are
acknowledging the link between better youth reproductive health and other aspects of
healthy youth development including livelihoods, mental health and road safety.
Orientation: Will be done on 5th December 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and the
team will leave for the project on the morning of 12th January 2014
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details.
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Volunteers may
stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel insurance
cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home country and seek advice
from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA administration,
orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and
monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
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KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites of interest at separate fees. Please
contact us for specific tour information
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the project with very basic living conditions.
Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of
exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will
cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended
that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at
supermarkets is also recommended. There is electricity connection in some homesteads
within the community and electric appliances can be used by the volunteer.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili or other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
December 2015
Project Name: St. John’s Community Orphans School
Code: KVDA/STV/12B
Dates: 5TH -22ND December 2015
Orientation: 5th December 2015
Location:
Theme: Counseling and HIV testing
Project overview
NAME: St. James Community Orphans School
ADDRESS: P.O Box 41-40319 MBITA
LOCATION: The school is located within Mfangano Island, Waware sub-location,
Mfangano north location, Mfangano division, Mbita Sub-county of Homa-bay County.
PUPIL POPULATION: 124
CLASSROOMS: 6
CLASSES: Baby class, Nursery class, Pre-unit class, Std 1, Std 2, Std 3
SPONSORS: Community sponsored
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VISION:” To be an exemplary centre of excellence in quality holistic, academic education
provision within the community”
MISSION:” To provide accessible and acceptable education to the less fortunate
professionally, and in a formal manner that can be realized from within and without the
community”
MOTTO:” Arise and shine for a better life”.
OBJECTIVE: To be the school within the island in helping provide for the welfare and well
being of the numerous orphans and destitute left behind as a result of HIV/AIDS
pandemic.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES: Since the school’s inception in 2012, the school has
various volunteer activities. Among them being:
a) In 2012 (May-August), we received two volunteer teachers who helped the
school in teaching `of physical ad vocation (P.E). The volunteer were from Italy.
b) (Jan-Feb) 2013, the school, got one volunteer (male) from Japan who helped in
the school garden.
c) (May-June), we had 2 volunteers (a couple) from USA, Michigan who helped
the teaching of health and sanitation lessons.
Security for our volunteers has always been our number one priority. Moreover the
school is situated barely 600m from the police post
We also have a Government of Kenya dispensary within the same area to carter for
health emergency that might arise
The school is committed to offering hope to children and especially who are vulnerable
to societal risks and this call for community of efforts.
AGE: Participants have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp and
there is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: TEACHING/SOCI
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Teaching English, Mathematics and Physical Education
 Painting classrooms and cleaning compound
 Social work majorly guiding and counseling for the HIV/AIDS program
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Field visits and face to face meetings with the local people
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the
solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in
case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a
donation or long-term intervention on the project.
THEME: Counseling and HIV testing
 HIV testing has widely expanded across Kenya since the beginning of the
Millennium. In 2000 there were only three Voluntary Counseling and Testing
(VCT) sites nationwide and by 2007 there were almost 1000
 Alongside voluntary testing, provider initiated counseling and testing (PCT) has
expanded and it is now available in 73 percent of health facilities. PCT is where
individuals are offered a HIV test whenever they go to a health facility rather than
patient having to ask for a test.
Orientation: Will be done on 5th December 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th December 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers may stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites of interest at separate fees. Please
contact us for specific tour information
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ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the community with very basic living
conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the
aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is
recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water
available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the
project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili or other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
December 2015
Project Name: CANNAN ORPHANAGE
Code: KVDA/STV/12C
Dates: 5TH -22ND DECEMBER 2015
Orientation: 5th December 2015
Location: Bombolulu, Mombasa City, Coast Kenya
Theme: Uniting the youth, transforming Kenya
Project overview
Cannan Orphanage was started in the year 2010 but was registered in 2011, when
"Mama" was dealing with the widows, she realized that the children were the most
suffering and with time her passion towards them grew so strong and strong. According
to Risper, the idea to start an orphanage carne as a form of a dream something she
believes is the will of the Lord. The widows at the slum developed trust of her and had
no worries with their children staying at her home. These widows thought she had
money but to Risper, it was a matter of having heart and begging from those who were
willing to help. These Kids would follow me to my place and go back to their places after
having food. Initially, the kids staying at my house were 5, they latter added up to 9. All
were from Kisumu Ndogo slums.
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ABOUT RISPER AYUB
A 52 years old Risper Ayub, well known as "Mama" at the orphanage is a first born in a
family of 13 Kids. Having been raised up in humble family, she also has a humble family
raised under a strong Christian background. She has a large family that includes her
own children and the orphans. She has six children and most of them are now grown up
and living on their own. The orphans are adding up to 30, 16 boys and 14 girls. She
carne to Mombasa in search of greener pasture; she did a small business if selling fish at
a well known slum known as Kisumu Ndogo in Mombasa for a long time.
In the year 2010, she volunteered to help in guiding and counseling for the women
whose husband died of HIV / AIDS. This was under Aphia II project. This happened in
Kisumu Kidogo Slums. Slowly by slowly, her house become home for many orphans
whose parents died of HIV/AIDs in the slum. It was then that the idea of starting an
orphanage, a place where these children would call home dawned and she relentlessly
pursued her dream without let or hindrance.
VISION: To be the leading charitable organization in providing child care and support
to orphans.
MISSION STATEMENT: To promote behavioral change among the orphans and
support them to be responsible members of the society through education, healthcare
counseling and prepare them spiritually for the challenges in life.
AGE: Participants have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp and
there is no upper age limit
PROJECT Activities: Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to
Friday.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: KIDS/FESTIVAL
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
 Social work at the orphanage
 General care of the children
 Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and
establishing and maintaining personal hygiene
 Organize games, sports, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other
creative, educational and extra-curricular activities
PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: Maximum 20 volunteers from Kenya and the
international community
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What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag
and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your
country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the
solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in
case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a
donation or long-term intervention on the project.
THEME: Uniting the youth, transforming Kenya
 The Kenya National Youth Charter 2013 popular version authored by Center for
Multi-Party Democracy captures the thematic focus of this project.
 The youth of Kenya want to take responsibility of the political, economic, social
and environmental security of the Nation by defining their historic mission of
standing up for Kenya and by taking action today that will ensure that the soul
and body of the Nation is healed, united and at peace
 The adoption of the Kenya National Youth Charter 2013 gives the basis for
engaging the State and the society in ensuring access to resources, services and
opportunities, setting the Youth Agenda and holding the Government and
communities accountable to the values in Article 10 of the Kenyan Constitution
 The charter envisages the realization of the aspirations of Kenya as articulated in
the national anthem “O God of all creations, bless this our land and Nation,
Justice be our shield and defender, may we dwell in Unity, Peace and Liberty,
plenty (Prosperity) be found within our borders”.
Orientation: Will be done on 5th December 2015 at KVDA Residence in Nairobi and
the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th December 2015
Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight
details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Volunteers may stay at KVDA Residence in Nairobi at a fee
Participation FEES
The project participation fees that is all-inclusive for the three weeks work camp is
Euro 300
Application Procedure
This should be done through KVDA partner organization Jeunesse et Reconstruction.
Kindly note that KVDA does not accept direct applications from volunteers from outside
Kenya and all applications should be channeled through our partner organizations.
INSURANCE: KVDA does not provide insurance and volunteers should obtain travel
insurance cover. It is a good idea to get medicine you are used to from your home
country and seek advice from your personal doctor.
WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA
administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation,
evaluation and monitoring
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and
wants.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
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KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites of interest at separate fees. Please
contact us for specific tour information
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the community with very basic living
conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the
aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and
volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is
recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water
available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the
project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
LANGUAGE: English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of
learning Kiswahili or other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a
major component in international service
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Below are the emergency contacts for Kenya Voluntary Development Association:
Executive Director: 0721 650 357
Regional Coordinator: 0722 710 663
PROJECT DETAILED INFO SHEET: Will be sent to the volunteer sending
organization as soon as the application is accepted by KVDA
CONFIRMATION DEADLINE: Should be done via e-mail at least one month before
the start of the project.
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