The project
The aim of this program is to empower the women with income-generating projects, education and skills training in various projects they are doing like (traditional calabash), sewing, tailoring, craft making and jewelry-making through training and practice .
Most women are involved in making handicrafts including baskets, sewing, tailoring and jewelry, and the things they make are then sold for income that helps them provide for their families.
Volunteers who have a background in finance or small business projects (SMEs) are perfectly suited to assist on this project.
As a volunteer, is encouraged to create training material on topics such as managing finances, vocational skills and building self-esteem to ensure future generations can continue to receive support and training. Volunteer can also help with childcare-related tasks, as some women bring their children to the training center.
The women also need to have access to finance and small business management skills which will enable them to start enhance own craft-making or tailoring businesses to generate an income and provide for their families.
Volunteer work
The volunteer will work closely with local self help groups within the local community and help to support some of the disadvantaged women affected by poverty through providing fund raising ideas,business skills and leadership guidance.
A volunteer who have skills in arts and craft-making and has an interest to support women to become self-sufficient, this project will be a good fit for you.
A volunteer, will also assist in a range of areas,
including counseling some women, skill-training and campaign/education development of the vulnerable communities.
While volunteering with us , volunteer may also have the opportunity to help on outreach work within the wider local communities.The women empowerment projects provide volunteer with opportunities to reduce social inequalities and help to tackle women rights by increasing access to education to the local community.The program will also change the volunteer’s personal development and as an individual working in a developing country.
The women empowerment program has education focus to a volunteer which will increase and improve career development to students intern willing to develop careers in Africa.
Many women living in the local communities face a wide range of challenges like market linkages and capital input to improve thier opportunities and change thier projects.
The volunteer work will contribute to the long-term goal of assisting social change and creating an inclusive society in which women have equal rights and are able to access education, healthcare and employment opportunities.
Volunteer can also help to empower women through building confidence, developing financial independence, fostering entrepreneurship skills, and growing strong female leadership - all to support stronger, happier communities.
Volunteer can also learn from a cross-cultural exchange, as you and your host community, will be challenged to engage with different cultures, ideas and perspectives.
First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day would be as follows:
7.30 AM Breakfast with the host family.
8.30 AM - 2.00 PM Volunteers travel to their placements and meet with the placement staff. Work and hours at the placement are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. There is usually a morning tea break and lunch break.
2.00 PM - 5.00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to their homestays, go sight seeing, or do some shopping.
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM Dinner with the host family.
Please note, this schedule vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the
local team and transported to the Eldoret City which is about 8hour trip from Nairobi to your placement and volunteer accommodation.
Volunteer programs begin on the 1st and 15th of every month. Volunteers can choose to volunteer for periods ranging from 4 weeks to 11 weeks.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation
If you are traveling in Kenya prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Nairobi the day before your program orientation
Women Education Assistant
The primary aim of this project is to empower the women through income-generating projects, education and skills training.
$171/week
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