Volunteer Long Term with Disadvantaged Children in Kenya, East Africa

  Kenya

• Mombasa: 
Mombasa

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Visit the GVI website for upcoming start dates

Description: The children from the Bombolulu slum area of Mombasa are often living in dysfunctional homes, battling against hunger. Many fail to attend school and attain basic literacy. In addition, the impact of HIV / AIDS often leaves young children orphaned or abandoned. Over 9 or 12 months, you could become part of a community that are working to give these disadvantaged children more opportunities in life. You will work alongside volunteer teachers at an orphanage and staff at a children's center for HIV / AIDS orphans. This involves providing education to the most vulnerable children, counseling, and encouraging environmental and social awareness of HIV / AIDS and drugs.

The benefit of going for a longer-term placement is that the long-term assistance greatly aids the children's development. Every 3 months, two weeks break is scheduled so volunteers have an opportunity to relax or travel around Kenya and other parts of Africa.

How this program makes a difference:

The orphanage provides underprivileged children with education, regular meals and a nurturing environment, taken for granted in developed nations. The children's center legally adopts young children that have been orphaned by HIV / AIDS, or tested positive and abandoned. Children are given a secure, stable home life, education and medical treatment. The project delivers opportunities to children from disrupted home lives, supporting health and social awareness in an area with high HIV prevalence, prostitution and drug abuse, with limited access to healthcare. Long-term volunteers are needed to provide stability and support for vulnerable children, take on teaching responsibilities, develop new art, music, drama, sport and environmental programs and work towards increasing the capacity of the center to improve funding and facilities.

Highlights:
- A life changing experience caring for orphaned and vulnerable children
- Support primary education and receive training in communicative teaching
- Develop health, social and environmental awareness programs through arts and sports
- Guide children on trips to Haller Park
- Live amongst, learn from and support Kenya's urban impoverished communities
- Learn Swahili
- Explore Mombasa's history, culture, beaches and nightlife

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as all training will be provided in the field.

Cost in US$: From USD 7,990 for 9 months

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-65

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998