MSICHANA EMPOWERMENT KURIA
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About the project
MSICHANA EMPOWERMENT KURIA
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Msichana is Swahili word for girl. Msichana Empowerment Kuria project was initiated in 2013, with the main aim of ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other harmful cultural practices. It was also to support access to fundamental human rights of girls and young women in the Kuria community in South Western Kenya.
With the hope of empowering girls and young women in accessing their fundamental human rights, the group is involved in the following activities:
• Supporting an after school program for a Childrens Rights Based literacy story telling program for children 8 to 14 years aimed at developing the knowledge, skills and talents ;
• Facilitating structured community dialogues for young men and girls ;
• Organizing annual marches and community events ;
• Providing the girls with an empowering experience with an emphasis on impact of the harmful effects of Female Genital Mutilation.
💼 What the programme involves
Possible tasks of the volunteers :
• Engaging in capacity building programs on sexual health ;
• Developing age appropriate games for the children of different age groups ;
• Providing guidance and canceling to teenage girls ;
• Teaching children how to speak read and write ;
• Assisting in Writing reports and documentation for the project ;
• Participating in annual campaigns and community events.
🏠 Accommodation on site
📍 About the location
ℹ️ Additional information
CIVS Kenya organizes tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers, who wish to participate, should let us know as soon as possible in order to enable us to make proper arrangements.
The cost of a 3 days safari to Masai Mara National Reserve is 340 Euro.The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, park entry fees, accommodation and tour guiding.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
CIVS/MLTV-22/20AUTO-EXT
01/01/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2027 at 00:00
CIVS/MLTV-18/22
06/01/2022 → 15/12/2022
CIVS/MLTV-18/22AUTO-EXT
16/12/2022 → 24/11/2023
CIVS/MLTV-22/20
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2023
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–70 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
WFHG+P4C, Migori, 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: 21:33 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken