Encounter Local is a volunteer and travel organization established in January 2015, offering opportunities to local and international visitors to have life changing experiences, that comes with volunteering and traveling in Africa whilst getting to interact with the local people as well learn about their culture and lifestyle. Planning a trip to Africa can be very exciting, but also it can be just as overwhelming. We are focused into providing safe, responsible and affordable volunteer and travel experiences.
Encounter Local has established relationships with social projects such as St. Teresa Community, a relatively small pre - school and primary school located in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. The school was started by Caroline in February 2013 with 5 children and because of the need from the community, it currently has a total of about 215 boys and girls with lots of energy ranging from 4 to 12 years old.
The school provides education to both the unfortunate and a bit fortunate children in the community. It comprises of 13 classrooms, starting from the pre - school level up to grade / year six. These classrooms are small and packed, however the ambiance is great and the children only desire to learn and have fun.