MAMA NGINA ORPHANAGE HOME KISUMU
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About the project
MAMA NGINA ORPHANAGE HOME KISUMU
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
GVDA is a leading International non-profit making organization established in Kenya in 1997 to build partnership by empowering young leaders to advance community development and strengthen multicultural understanding, increase cooperation between Kenyan communities and people living in developed world through a range of development programs;
GVDA seeks to improve international and cross-cultural understanding by providing opportunities for international volunteers to live alongside, learn from and share skills with Kenya communities.
GVDA programmes combines, short group, mid , internship long term International volunteer positions, community immersion, cross-cultural learning, ecotourism, community tourism, adventure and community services of people of all ages.
This project is organized in support of Children's Rehabilitation Home in Kisumu Town. The home was established in 2002 with the aim to rehabilitate 38 destitute children. With support of local churches, individuals, donors and organizations, the project has continued to pursue its objective of providing parental care, quality education and health services to orphans and vulnerable children. Since its inception, the home has experienced remarkable growth and is currently supporting 120 children. Children in the home are provided not only with food and shelter, but also with significant emotional and spiritual support, education and guidance. We need motivated volunteers to assist in the primary school and in the orphanage.
💼 What the programme involves
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The volunteers will work with the children, teaching English, Math, Social Science, singing, drawing and making crafts, helping them with their homework, and counseling.
The volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday are free. Sometimes, depending on the nature of work, the time can be extended. Teaching English (1-2 hours a day) to children. Organizing games, drawing, singing, dancing, and other creative education and extracurricular activities. Taking kids on Playgrounds. Helping kids to do homework, monitor academic progress, and make sure kids complete their homework. Sanitation (helping kids in brushing teeth, shower, and personal hygiene).Child care services for orphans who cannot go to school. Help kids to dress up and reach school safely. Help with administration, running errands etc. Help in other activities or programs designed for kids.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is provided in the orphanage, or host family. There is electricity and shower at the accommodation
📍 About the location
Kisumu county, kibuye market close to kisumu town.
Approximately 6hrs drive from Nairobi. The closest Hospital and Market is 5 minutes’ walk. Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Kisumu Town
🎒 Leisure activities
Visit to Lake Victoria, cultural exchange, excursions.
⚠️ Requirements
AGE RANGE
18 and over.
Duration of the project: 1 to 6 months. The program is running throughout the year.
There are no specific qualifications to volunteer in this project.All you need is a positive attitude and an open minded, caring and flexible personality.
🤝 Meeting point
You will be met by our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Nairobi itself. Volunteers who will be already in Kenya or arriving overland would need to give us their contact details so that the pickup can be arranged from a specific location.
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fee: 600 Euros for 3 months.
Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
You will be met by our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Nairobi itself. Volunteers who will be already in Kenya or arriving overland would need to give us their contact details so that the pickup can be arranged from a specific location.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
GVDAMLTV06AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
31/12/2024 at 00:00 → 30/12/2025 at 00:00
GVDAMLTV06
01/01/2023 at 00:00 → 31/12/2023 at 00:00
GVDAMLTV06
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
GVDAMLTV06AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
31/12/2025 at 00:00 → 30/12/2026 at 00:00
GVDAMLTV06AUTO-EXT
01/01/2024 at 00:00 → 30/12/2024 at 00:00
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
Kibuye Market, Opposite Hass Petrol Station, Kibuye, Jomo Kenyatta Hwy, Kisumu, 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: 21:44 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken