ESIBILA PRIMARY SCHOOL
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About the project
ESIBILA PRIMARY SCHOOL
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Esibila Primary School is located in Emuhaya district of Vihiga county and it was started in 1952
The pupils learn a maximum of eight years in Primary School with the pupils examined in the following subjects; English, Mathematics, Science, Christian Religious Education, Kiswahili and social studies.
The school has ten classes from the Early childhood education to Primary School.
The school has an enrolment of 858 pupils, 440 girls and 418 boys.
The school has 17 teachers employed by the Teachers’ Service commission and two by the board of management.
The student teacher ratio is 1:50.
Challenges :
• The school has dilapidated blocks that are housing fifteen classrooms and the need urgent refurbishment ;
• The school requires a revamped sanitation system given the high number of students admitted at the institution ;
• The terrain at the school is rocky posing risks to pupils and especially those who are in lower classes and they is need to urgently address it through refurbishment.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteer tasks :
• Teaching
• Sporting with the pupils
• Home visits to touch base with development challenges
• Inter-cultural activities in partnership with local community members.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Home stay and the volunteer is entitled to private room but will share other amenities and meals with the host family. The volunteer should carry a sleeping bag, mat and personal effects.
KVDA has a memorandum of understanding with the host project regarding the project costs with appropriate procedures, checks and balances.
Water is available at the hosting house from springs and it is important to preserve water at all times due to its scarcity and cooperation with the hosts will be highly appreciated. There are no washing machines in the institution and the volunteer will be guided on how to wash clothes.
There is electricity connection at the project and volunteers can charge their electric appliances. However, the Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project.
🍲 Food
KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
📍 About the location
🎒 Leisure activities
Kenya is replete with a lot of interesting and natural spectacular sites of interest that would capture the imagination of volunteers. From the tour to the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve to visits to local community beholding sights, the volunteers have the previledge to make choices that would fundamentally make the difference.
The project also offers a perfect opportunity for people who enjoy being close to nature and are interested in the spectacular setting that traditional way of living in the heartland of the African culture would enrich your cultural heritage
⚠️ Requirements
It is advisable to bring a sleeping bag, mattress, toiletries, flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag of your country, etc. Volunteers must have their own medical and travel insurance and must bring their own medications.
🤝 Meeting point
Terminal :
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is the port of arrival and KVDA will designate a driver for the airport pick up. We strongly advice volunteers against getting taxis on their own without reference to KVDA due to the obvious risks and in case of any challenges on arrival kindly contact KVDA via mobile telephone 0721650357
KVDA RESIDENCE :
Volunteers will be driven to the Nairobi South YMCA Hostel located 15 Kilometers away from the airport where they will be accommodated ahead of their placement to the project.
The residence is situated in the serene environment with amble space for recreation and spectacular setting as the inauguration of volunteering to make a difference in the world.
ℹ️ Additional information
Financial contribution :
• The project participation fee is Euro 250 per month paid upfront on arrival to the cover costs stipulated the entire duration of the project.
• Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes.
• Volunteers accepted on MLTV project for one month will pay Euros 300.
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📅 Available sessions
KVDA/MLTV/2022/31
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
KVDA/MLTV/2020/31
05/01/2020 → 15/12/2020
KVDA/MLTV/2022/31AUTO-EXT
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2023
KVDA/MLTV/2022/31AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
01/01/2024 → 30/12/2024
KVDA/MLTV/2021/31
05/01/2021 → 15/12/2021
KVDA/MLTV/2025/31AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
21/11/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2026 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Emuhaya Constituency, Kenya
Kenya
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES / KSh)
Exchange rate
1 KES = 0.006892 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 21:32 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken