KENYA FROM YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

Summer course in KenyaTogether with other youth between 15 and 17, you will experience the special atmosphere when we travel to Kenya to learn about the culture, go on safaris, visit villages and much more. The course will give you an insight into the Kenyan society, culture and people. Interesting and inspiring classesMost of the programme will take place outside of the classroom when we go on excursion in the local area and visit people who can teach us about the Kenyan culture. You will get to work creatively with the topics you find interesting. The classes will be interactive and engaging, and will be combined with excursions, experiences and fun. It will definitely not be boring The trainers are Kenyan and will teach in English. However, it will be at a basic level, so everyone can join. Cross-cultural experiencesYou will gain new perspectives on the Kenyan culture through discussions, excursions, presentations and creative processes taking place in a safe environment with other youth at your age. We will discuss important issues with the people we meet: What ds a good life mean' What are we dreaming about' What ds globalisation mean when living on the savannah compared to where you usually live? The course will take place next to the Daraja Academy girls school, which will make an exciting cultural meeting possible with the girls. The cultural meeting encourages many exciting conversations and fun moments.Amazing experiencesYou will gain an understanding of what it is like to live in Kenya in an increasingly globalised world. You will get a lot of insights and experiences, while having fun together with other young people. There are many opportunities in the area such as cycling safari, fantastic walks in the area where you might be so lucky to meet a zebra or a baboon. We will also go on exciting excursions to Karen Blixens famous farm and for one weekend you can choose to go on a safari and watch The Big Five. You will also see Africas largest slum area Kibera a little outside of Nairobi, which is a very special experience and might make an impression. The programmeThis youth course combines a global insight with community engagement and fun activities. If you want to learn more about the world and yourself, while at the same time creating new friendships with youth from across the world, then you should definitely join this summer course in Kenya. Our skilled Kenyan trainers will take you on excursions, share stories from their life and culture, guide and help you and answer all of your questions along the way.The course will start with an introduction on the 11th of June where you will participate online. Here you will be prepared for your stay in Kenya.Highlights from the programmeWeek 1: Culture and local living conditions-Introduction to Kenya: Historically, politically and culturally-Morning walk to local area to see baboons -Learn a bit of Swahili-Learn about ethnic groups and the structure of the Kenyan society-Learn about povert