Kibera, Kenya. Teaching / Social Work Volunteers.

Description

Our inspiring project, based in the heart of one of Kenya's poorest communities, works hard to provide local orphaned children with support, education, fun and encouragement. The team are dedicated to bringing joy and hope to these young lives, restoring that which has been lost through disease and poverty. Could you join this amazing team and use your skills to help bring laughter and learning to the children of Kibera?

This project works to try and reduce the number of children dropping out of school by providing a range of practical support structures including: Education support; Child counseling services and Social support to improve quality of life of the child. Healthy, educated children offer hope and a brighter future to the population of Kibera and this can only happen if sufficient support is given to families with severe difficulties. Could you help support this project to bring change to young lives?

Provided: Accommodation, Food, Training & Support.
Optional Safari adventure available during your time of service.

Stay for 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months up to one year - start any time of the year.

Requirements:
Applicants must be 18+ and open to basic living.

Requirements

Language

English

Group Minimum and Maximum

1 - 5

Kibera is the 2nd largest slum in Africa with more than 1 million inhabitants. HIV/AIDS is a major problem amongst both adults and children, and as a direct result of the poor living conditions - open sewers and infected water - many other illnesses such as cholera, typhoid and malaria are commonplace. Desperation drives people to prostitution, alcohol/drug abuse, violence, crime or simply to abandon their family. It is a place of immense need, and yet with the help of projects like this, it is also a place of hope.

Project Vision:
The main focus of the project is to help Orphans and vulnerable children in poor living conditions achieve quality education and provide access to basic needs like food, shelter and clothing as well as helping those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.
Project Mission
To offer education, basic needs, support, love and hope, to improve the quality of life for the less fortunate children around the slum.
Project Objectives
The centre seeks to provide support for orphans and vulnerable children, and aims to advocate for children's rights and reduce mortality among the children of Kibera through the following specific objectives:
To improve the education standards of orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kibera .
To improve the quality of life of orphaned and vulnerable children through the provision of quality education and basic needs (food, shelter & clothing).
To advocate and protect the rights of children through community empowerment and support those affected by HIV/AIDS.
To help children in Kibera achieve their goals, realize their potential talents and achieve their dreams through provision of basic needs.
To provide a feeding programme in the main centre whereby children are provided with a nutritious breakfast and lunch.
Provision of social work and home based care whereby staff visit the families of the children and provide pastoral support and practical advice.
The involvement of young people and the elderly in the community work, creating a family style environment where people of all ages help with all practical aspects of the project's work. These local volunteers help in running sports activities, music, cooking, washing the compound and rooms etc. They also help in team building activities.
Child mentorship programme to help encourage those children in greatest need