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NGO Makuyu, Kenya

4.5
26 reviews26

Make an impact by helping our nursery children! Free Food/Board

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Expand your social consciousness
2 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
2 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

6h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Media
Maintain and update social media channels.
Teaching Languages
Teach a language to guests or local communities.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Photography
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Support
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The Experience

Our initiative is a nursery/day care. The children ages range from 3 to 5. Our mission is to provide underprivileged children with an opportunity to escape the vicious cycle of poverty by providing the children with a safe place to learn so that they can reach their full potential.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Availability

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
12 weeks

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5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Developing social awareness

2 Developing environmental awareness

2 Meeting international travelers

2 Meeting locals

2 Immersing in the local culture

1 Practicing Spanish

Uruguay

5

An amazing experience. The duties consist of daily activities, laundry, cleaning and cooking. I hope I have been useful, the kids are away most part of the day but one tries to get good quality moments with them while they are there. I filled my heart of love, I will miss the good nights kiss. Love you all, hope to meet you again !!

almost 3 years ago

Brazil

5

I had the best experience of my life! The kids and the children's home are amazing! You learn about the truth love and what is really important in this life! I loved so much my days there and I already miss everyone! ♥️

about 3 years ago

Brazil

5

I spent three of the best months of my life in Makuyu children's home! The kids are amazing and they teach you more about love than you can ever imagine! You can live the real Kenyan experience in Makuyu with the delicious Grace's food, learn how wash clothes with your hands and also learn how to teach! It's a amazing experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life! Can't wait to come back!

over 3 years ago

Brazil

5

Makuyu is a lovely place! The kids are wonderful! And the women help you when you need. I booked to stay 2 weeks but I didn't want to leave so I stayed 1 month, got so close to the kids! I am going to miss them a lot! Thank you children's house for everything!

over 3 years ago

Philippines

5

I would say it was one of the most memorable birthday of my life. The moment I came, I felt that these kids would leave a mark in my heart. In such a short period of time, I get to see part of them that I will never forget. They are one of the most genuine kids I've ever met and spending time with them makes my heart really happy. Pauline and the staff are very kind and welcoming. I will definitely come back and stay longer next time. :)

over 3 years ago

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About the host

Hosted by Pavel

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