Empowering Youth through Education
TANZANIA
Manual work
Education
Manual work
Education
Fixed dates
About the project
Empowering Youth through Education
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Project description: For two years now; UVIKIUTA in Tanzania and KVDA in Kenya have been co-hosting Youth Participation in development projects. The first two weeks of the program will be spent in Tanzania and the second half in Kenya. This project aims to contribute to the empowerment of young women and women through improved educational facilities.
Poor education facilities including the learning environment has been one of the factors contributing to poor performance hence hinder the possibility of managing development challenges like unequal rights, a lack of awareness of rights, low literacy rates, dependency, limited access to education and opportunities to earn a living, and poverty. Participants’ time, skills, and ideas are expected to help in building solidarity and support for young women and men of in their pursuit of healthy and sustainable livelihoods.
💼 What the programme involves
Project Activities: Participants of this project will be involved in renovation of school buildings and painting. In supporting the greening school campaign volunteers will participate in providing garbage separation facilities and composting. Depending on the weather; volunteers will also plant trees and beautification activities in the schools.
Study part: Participate of this project will have an opportunity to experience life with local communities in Tanzania and the Kenya. Various Discussions and educational visits will be organized involving participants of the project, community members and visited places. The major topic will be Youth Participation development. Please bring information from your home community for sharing. The project in Kenya will be hosted at Ebusiralo Youth Polytechnic situated in Vihiga County in Western Kenya closer to the Equator point.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: In Kenya you will have an opportunity to stay in host family and some might be in the tents. In Tanzania participants will be accommodated at the students’ hostel in the community. Clean water and electricity will be available; however electricity is not reliable. Pay attention on the information sheet for things to bring with you.
Food: Food will be provided for free at the project. Participants with special dietary requirements should inform us well in advance. Participants are expected to help in preparation of the meals and cleaning with the support of the Kitchen staff. Note: We will not provide food outside the designated project area.
📍 About the location
Location: Participants of this project are privileged to be at the heart of most famous cultural, natural and attractions in Africa. In Kenya, the volunteers will be hosted within the local community in the heartland of the indigenous cultures among the Abaluhya community of Kenya that is the second populous ethnic group in Kenya. I
In Tanzania, The Project will be hosted in the eco village- Chamazi community. It is located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam about 40km south of the city Centre. It has a beautiful landscape and natural attractions where some wild animals (Monkeys, rabbits and birds) are still visible. It is accessible by public and private transport from the city Center. Convenient shops are available and there is signal for mobile phones where internet can be accessible.
Free time activities: The project is organized by providing opportunity for participants to utilize their free time by enjoying what the region offers in terms of cultural and natural attractions. In Kenya possibilities are possibilities of visiting the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
In Tanzania, The first week-end Participants will have an opportunity to explore Dar es Salaam historical, natural and cultural sites. These include museums, local markets and beach. The second week-end we will have an opportunity to enjoy wildlife safari (Mikumi National Park) and cultural tour at the Maasai village.
⚠️ Requirements
Requirements: No special or particular expertise/skills required, however a potential volunteer should be; open minded and independent, Interest in outdoor activities, manual work, construction, painting and Nature. Volunteer should be as well interested in plants and work under limited resources.
Language: The official language of this project is English and Kiswahili. You do not have to be fluent.
ℹ️ Additional information
Extra Fee: Participation fee of €200 or equivalent Tanzanian or Kenya shillings to be paid on arrival day to each Organization (Total fee is €400). Participation fee does not cover the cost of medical/health services, cost of relevant Visas or permits, airport drop off on departure date, pocket money, free/leisure activities and other personal expenses. However; participation fee does cover the cost of airport pickups on arrival, local transport to the project (One way) after arriving in the host country, orientation on arrival, food and accommodation during the program and general running cost of the project.
Remarks: The project will run in Tanzania from 2nd to 16th July 2017 and in Kenya from 17th to 29th July 2017.
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TZ.UV.1722
02/07/2017 → 29/07/2017
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
200.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Tanzania
TANZANIA
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS / Sh)
Exchange rate
1 TZS = 0.000339 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 21:04 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Swahili