Children of the Rising Sun

  Kenya

Rural

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: January to December

Description: This home was originally founded by a man named Cosmas Maina in 1994 and Leila Soila later joined him later. The original location was in a rented house in malindi situated near Casaurina road, then later in january 1997 the home moved to its present situation 300meters off the Malindi/Mombasa highway in msabaha between Watamu and Malindi town. A generous German Hotelier donated the 12 acre land Mrs Elizabeth Von Menyhart. It's a charitable organisation housing orphans and children of destitute families.

The land has been utilized to build 5-room dormitories which houses young boys 5-11yrs, 1-room dormitories which host older boys 11-18yrs and 6-rooms dormitories hosting 5-18 yrs old girls, attached are toilets and bathrooms adjacent to the rooms. Adjacent to the dining area we have a modern kitchen underwich all the meals are prepared. The adminstration block is situated at the main entrance to the children home and adjacent to it we have the first aid room used to treat minor injuries and also they have a guest house self contained.

The home currently hosts 70 kids of which they all school at the primary school which is run by the government but is for the children home.

Part of the land is set aside for farming, where the home food is freshly goten from.

Any volunteer who can speak, read and teach english are all welcomed and any life skills that can be taught to the kids are highly welcomed.

Highlights: Four key issues of our work foundation are:
* Reducing poverty.
* Increasing global cooperation.
* Sustainable development, equality & social justice.
* Environmental conservation and protection.

Qualifications: Any General volunteer who has a love for children. Professional volunteers who have skills in financial planning, child care are also invited. Also volunteers who have a heart to sponsor some of the kids are highly welcomed and appreciated.

Cost in US$: 780

* Additional of extra 100 dollars per every extra week of your stay.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 years - 50 years

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Touch Africa International's Mission Statement: To empower orphans and vulnerable children with quality knowledge to enable them contribute positively towards our national development. To provide shelter , care and education to our children. Revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Our goal is to train people to be effective business entrepreneurs, community leaders and global citizens through organizing of community work camps, internships, volunteer programs, community development projects and educational tours which focus on Four key issues of our work foundation namely Reducing poverty; Increasing global cooperation; Sustainable development; equality & social justice; Environmental conservation and protection; we believe in giving everyone a chance to contribute to a better society by organizing affordable programs as listed above and we ensure that they are interactive ,enjoyable ,educative and most of all life changing in short meeting real people in the real world to bring a real change in peoples lives.

Year Founded: 2005