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7 TO 14 DAYS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN KENYA
Overview
Volunteering in Kenya offers personal growth, expanding your global awareness, empathy, and appreciation for the beauty of both the natural world and the communities you serve.
By participating in volunteer work, you’ll actively contribute to crucial projects in education, healthcare, wildlife conservation, or community development, directly improving the lives of local communities while forging deep connections with the Kenyan people. Your efforts will not only create positive change but also broaden your global perspective and understanding of diverse cultures in Kenya.
Kenya’s stunning landscapes, from the iconic savannahs of Maasai Mara to the serene shores of Lake Victoria, create a backdrop for unforgettable adventures. Beyond your volunteer commitments, you can embark on thrilling safaris to witness Africa’s incredible wildlife, engage in vibrant local markets, and immerse yourself in the traditions and rituals of indigenous communities. Volunteering in Kenya is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact, explore the wonders of the African continent and gain a sense of fulfilment making a difference in the lives of others.
Spend a week volunteering in an orphanage for a culturally immersive experience, and then visit the top parks of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. All food, accommodation, and transportation are included as per itinerary, so you don’t have any unexpected expenses during your stay. Sightseeing and volunteering tour from Nairobi Volunteering at an orphanage provides an immersive cultural experience
Combine your Safari with meaningful volunteering opportunities on this 1-2-week voluntourism experience in Africa.
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Empowering Girls To Remain In School
Through program is done in partnership with UPENDO WOMENS FOUNDATION. This is a grassroots non-profit organization that offers a more dignified, humane and sustainable world for girls through advocacy, reproductive health awareness, education and sustainable hygiene solutions that no girl should go without. Women and girls discover their self-value, and get opportunities to thrive, grow and contribute to their community’s betterment while ensuring quality sustainable feminine hygiene.
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Empowering Children In Northern Part Of Kenya
25,000 kids a day die from hunger and disease. That’s just wrong. We NO/CHILD believe that Children should not die from starvation or preventable disease, rescuing girls from early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and denied an education, or live without Jesus. By rescuing one child from extreme poverty, they can transform misery into hope. And give someone a brighter future. Please get in touch with us to find out how you can get involved in this Ministry.
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Contribute To Projects Focused On Environmental Conservation (Reforestation, Wildlife Rehabilitation) And Promoting Sustainable Practices That Preserve Kenya’s Biodiversity.
Animal Rehabilitation: Elephants form deep bonds with each other, which last for decades. Their survival is strongly affected by access to the social and ecological knowledge that older elephants hold; where to go, what to eat, how to avoid danger. According to a Ney York research y Cynthia Moss in 1968, who moved from her job at Newsweek Magazine in York City to study elephants in Lake Manyara, Tanzania with Iain Douglas-Hamilton, within Four years later they teamed up with Harvey Croze and found ideal conditions for studying elephants in Amboseli National Park in Southern Kenya. Almost five decades later, her work is the longest-running study of wild elephants ever undertaken; documenting the lives of more than 3,500 elephants. In 1972 Cynthia Moss formally established the Amboseli Elephant Research Project (AERP). Since its inception; AERP has monitored Amboseli’s elephants, by identifying all the elephants in the population and collecting data on births, deaths and Behaviour. As a result, their work now provides a critical source of baseline data on elephants. Amboseli Trust for Elephants (ATE) was created in 2000 as a legal entity to formally enable the work of AERP. Now universally known as ATE, their project continues to carry out research and outreach activities following the Amboseli.
The project entirely relies on donations to enable their work, which requires a close relationship with both the elephants and the local communities. ATE has always maintained a close and collaborative relationship with the Maasai communities who live in and around the Amboseli ecosystem. Community members helps the team find the elephants, and inform the Amboseli Trust Fund of any problems that may require their intervention or support.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust:
Operates an orphan elephant rescue and Wildlife Rehabilitation Program in Kenya. It was founded in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick to honour her late husband, David Sheldrick. Since 2001, it has been run by their daughter, Angela Sheldrick ***This program is also combined with a Tour to the Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi and a 3-day safari to Amboseli National Park where you get an opportunity to visit their office and learn more on what Sheldrick Foundation & Amboseli Trust Fund does. ***
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Collaborate With Local Artisans In Kisii To Learn About Traditional Stone Carving, And Akamba Wood Carvers In Mombasa And Gain Insights Into Kenya’s Rich Artistic Heritage.
Poverty is a challenge in Kenya. This is brought about by many factors, ignorance, lack of skills, inefficient capital, project management skills among others.
Children have dropped out of school, unwanted pregnancies are on the rise, early marriages are rife, and child labour is evident in the rural areas of Kenya notably.
Kisii Soapstone Quarry Owners and Akamba Wood carvers in Changamwe Self Help Groups are a community-based initiatives that were started by the people with the view of eradicating poverty and coming up with more realistic ways of making use of soapstone and wood to make artifacts for sale to improve their livelihoods.
Their objectives include enhancing awareness on the locally available raw material, giving insights on core activities and values, providing information on the range of services and by-products availed, setting standards for their clients’ expectations, and continuously improving in pursuit of client satisfaction and excellence in their operations in soapstone and wood delivery systems and mechanism in their local communities. You will get an opportunity to visit these mines and areas and taken through a process on how the stones are mined to end of the product, same to the wood carvers and getting an opportunity to participate in carving these stones and wood. Get in touch on how to participate on these 2 activities.
FIVE
Participate in Tea And Coffee Picking and Learning for the Farmers that grow these Products in Kiambu and Meru Counties of Kenya.
- Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour, Meru: Arrive at 11am and over a cup of tea or coffee the history of the farm and process of making tea is informally explained, followed by an opportunity to see tea in the field. Then take a walk in the indigenous forest with our resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used.
Look out for the Colobus monkeys close up and wander in the gardens which are home to a wide variety of birds and flowers. Return to the house to enjoy a pre-lunch drink on the veranda with sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills. Lunch is served about 1pm and is a three-course buffet lunch from our set menu prepared with vegetables from the garden and desserts are topped with cream from our herd of Channel Island cows.
- Fair View Estate, Kiambu: the heart of Kenya’s Central Highlands, home to the world’s finest coffee, lies Fairview Coffee Estate. This beautiful coffee farm with nearly 100 acres under coffee is situated 1,750meters above sea level. The farm is irrigated by the Riara River that is in turn fed by streams from the Kenyan Highlands. Since the early 1900’s, Fairview Estate’s fertile soils have produced high quality coffee through the use of holistic production methods that take their customers concerns for a healthy environment seriously. Learn the art of coffee cultivation and processing from our seasoned experts, gaining insights into every step of the coffee-making journey. Get an insider’s perspective on Kenya’s thriving coffee industry during this small-group, behind-the-scenes tour. Explore a working coffee farm outside Nairobi and see how premium Kenyan coffee is made farm-to-cup. Learn how coffee trees grow and get a chance to roast your own brew. Snacks, bottled water, and coffee are included.
- Engage in a variety of activities, from coffee bean picking to roasting workshops, ensuring an unforgettable experience for everyone.
- Take home a taste of perfection with our premium coffee selection, carefully harvested and roasted to perfection on-site.
- Immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions, interacting with the warm-hearted community that cherishes the legacy of coffee.
- And Indulge your senses as you savor the rich aroma and flavours of freshly brewed coffee, straight from the beans of our thriving estate.
FIVE
Participate in colourful festivals and celebrations that showcase Kenya’s traditions, rituals, and folklore, providing a unique window into the country’s cultural fabric
a)
Lamu Cultural Festival:
– Taking place in November.
The 3-day festival is meant to give visitors a taste of Swahili life. The activities include dhow sailing races, donkey races, traditional henna paintings, numerous poetry readings, music performances and competitive Bao games. The “Bao Game” is regarded as one of the oldest games in history with evidence showing that it has been played in the region for thousands of years.
b)
Shela Hat Contest
– Every even year around mid-February.
Started by Herbert Menzer, the “Shela Hat Contest” takes place on the beach in front of “Peponi Hotel”. Locals are showing off their creativity as they parade their uniquely hand-crafted sun hats. There is no limit to the inspiration of the contestants as they make use of the materials available around the island, be it pieces of coral, shells, palm leaves, water pipes, or even pieces of plastics found on the beach. Please visit https.shela-hat-contest.com to view the colourful show.
c)
Maulidi Festival
– Held during the 3rd month of the Muslim calendar.
This is a four-day Islamic festival to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed. During Maulidi Celebration joyous and beautiful music is tuned out, veneration is done and religious scriptures recited to mark the festival. It is a celebration of a people’s culture and tradition held so dear by the residents that blends history, the present and the future.
d)
Lamu Art Festival
– October / November, March.
Initiated by Monika Fauth of “Banana House and Wellness Centre” the event has been rated No. 1 Yoga Destination! Featuring over 150 classes of yoga taught by 26 professional practitioners during the four day festival every participant can try the many, and perhaps yet unknown, yoga varieties. Activities include numerous yoga workshops and meditations, a chance to taste the Swahili cuisine, sail on a dhow and interact with yogis from all around the world. The festival activities are spread over Manda Island, Lamu Old Town and Shela Village.
e)
Dhow Racing
– Various dates throughout the year.
The renown Lamu Dhow Races are taking place on New Year’s Day, at Easter, during August and are also accompanying the many other annually scheduled Lamu Festivals as their final celebration. Different teams from the entire Lamu Archipelago get together to compete against each other. In an electric and crisp atmosphere everybody is coming out for the spectacular show lining up on the beach awaiting the start with excitement. If there is space you may be invited to participate on one of the racing dhows or you can follow the race in a motor boat. If you are on the island during one of those races, these are definitely not to be missed!
f)
Lamu Yoga Festival
– October / November, March.
Initiated by Monika Fauth of “Banana House and Wellness Centre” the event has been rated No. 1 Yoga Destination! Featuring over 150 classes of yoga taught by 26 professional practitioners during the four day festival every participant can try the many, and perhaps yet unknown, yoga varieties. Activities include numerous yoga workshops and meditations, a chance to taste the Swahili cuisine, sail on a dhow and interact with yogis from all around the world. The festival activities are spread over Manda Island, Lamu Old Town and Shela Village.
