Rotationalworkcamp from Tanzania to Kenya for two weeks in each country

Project description: For two years now; UVIKIUTA in Tanzania and KVDA in Kenya have been co-hosting empowering Youth through education 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. 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 organised involving participants of the project, community members and visited places. The major topic will be Youth empowerment through education. Please bring information from your home community for sharing. Accommodation: 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. In Kenya, you will have an opportunity to stay at the Primary School in classrooms that have very basic infrastructure without beds and therefore the volunteers should carry sleeping bags and mats. There is electricity connection at the Primary School but there is general problem with power connectivity in Kenya and the volunteers should beware of this challenge. 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. Location: Participants of this project are privileged to be at heart of most famous cultural, natural and attractions countries in Africa. In Tanzania, the project location will be very close to Indian Ocean, Mikumi National park and Selous game reserved. In Kenya, the project will be hosted in Nyamanche Primary School situated in South West Kenya Free time activities: The project is organised by providing opportunity for participants to utilise their free time by enjoying what the region offers in terms of cultural and natural attractions. During the weeks ends we will have an opportunity to see wild animals at Selous game reserve of Mikumi National Park as well cultural tourism in Masai communities In Kenya possibilities are visiting the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve that is an extension of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_¬¬¬¬ 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. Terminal: Participants of this project will be picked up at Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) or any of the Bus Stations or Railway stations in Dar es Salaam. Extra Fee: Participation fee of €200 or equivalent Tanzanian or Kenya shillings to be paid on arrival day to each Organisation (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.