Empower young mothers
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Empower Kenyan women and help them access better opportunities in life
Become more passionate about social issues and gain memories that will last forever
Get to know and understand Kenyan culture by staying with a host family and being all the time around locals
Be exposed to a different reality than your own in a meaningful journey.
Visit and get to know all the beautiful things Kenya has to offer
Through this volunteering program, you can help young Kenyan mothers fight systematic and cultural barriers that prevent them from being successful
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
In Kenya, just as in many parts of the world, women suffer through a lot of gender based discrimination on every aspect of their life: not being able to access to the same opportunities, not being able to obtain land or a passport without their partners' permission, not being allowed to go to school, etc. These cultural, economic, social, and structural barriers actively oppress women and prevent them from achieving success.
Through this volunteering project and your support, we strive to empower young mothers, by creating safe spaces for women in communities of social exclusion and limited resources, where they can feel comfortable, express themselves, make plans for the future, and gain confidence and self esteem. This project involves the entire community of Soweto, where you will be working at, because only that way will improving the environment these women live in be possible.
As a volunteer, some of the tasks you may find yourself doing are:
- giving workshops about topics like domestic violence, drug abuse, diseases, and other current issues
- supporting local sewing and embroidery workshops
- giving classes in topics like English, Math, or Computer use
- creating didactic and educational activities
- among many other tasks that may arise depending of the specific needs of the center at the time of your arrival.
Your main goal as a volunteer will be empowering these women, and help them increase their self-esteem and confidence.
Typical day
The Young Mothers' Empowerment Center is found in the area of Kahawa Soweto, at a 10 minutes walk from the places where volunteers stay at. Volunteers work on weekdays (Monday through Friday) from 8:00 to 16:00. Weekdays are free for volunteers to go discover everything Kenya has to offer them.
A typical day for volunteers looks like they waking up at 7:00 and having breakfast with their guest family, going to the project at 8:00 where they shall develop their tasks until 13:00, when they will have a lunch break that lasts up to 14:00, after which
they shall return to the project and work until 16:00
Free-time activities
One of the ways to get to know a country is to make a trip, but not just a trip, a different and unique trip, where you can know, live and feel the true essence of that country and its people. You can do this through volunteering in Kenya: visiting and getting to know the very rich culture of the Maasai tribe, join local Safaris, or enjoy some of the bustling markets and delicious cuisine Nairobi has to offer.
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
at High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We ask our volunteers to be creative, mindful and respectful of local customs, open-minded, and most importantly, very passionate about helping women get empowered.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Your paid fees will cover:
- Airport pickup and transfer to the volunteer’s home
- Accommodation during your volunteering
- 3 meals during the course of your volunteer program
- 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
- Monitoring and evaluation of the programme
- Orientation and induction to the program
- Certificate of weeks completed in your volunteering
- Accident insurance during your volunteering
- Civil liability for your activity
- Receipt from NGO about your program fee
- Guidance, advice and management in the choice of programme
- Volunteer T-Shirt
Volunteers will be picked up at the airport at between 8:00 and 21:00. If the volunteer arrives outside of these hours, they may have to cover some additional fees.
You will be staying with a host family in the vicinity of the project. This is an excellent opportunity to get a unique, first-hand glance into Kenyan culture and traditions, while also allowing you to make long lasting connections with both your guest family and the entire community. At the place you will be staying at, you will have access to a bedroom (shared with other volunteers), bathrooms, kitchen, and other common areas. There is no wifi available, but you may buy a SIM card in order to have internet. There may be temporary cuts in power or water supply.
Three meals are included within the program fees and will be provided by your guest family. These meals will usually be prepared in the typical local style, as in at breakfast you have tea or coffee and fruit, cassava, sweet potato, pancakes or mandazi of rice with stew, spaghetti, ugali with cabbages or vegetables, githeri (combination of cornmeal and cooked beans) and Matoke (banana and chicken stew) dinner is similar to the main meal.
Sorry, no access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The project is open all year round. Volunteers are welcome to arrive on any day of the week they might choose, although we'd recommend volunteers to come on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as this allows them to be more easily integrated into the project.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$585
3 weeks
$765
4 weeks
$945
5 weeks
$1,125
6 weeks
$1,305
8 weeks
$1,665
10 weeks
$2,025
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,285
Average fees
$241
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Empower young mothers
Through this volunteering program, you can help young Kenyan mothers fight systematic and cultural barriers that prevent them from being successful
$241/week
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