Shining Star ECDC And Orphans School
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About the project
Shining Star ECDC And Orphans School
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, non-political and membership organization which is non-sectarian and non-profit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act. KVDA has since inception hosted over 50, 000 international volunteers to its community service development projects that have left indelible mark to efforts to enhance sustainable development.
💼 What the programme involves
The School was founded in 1999 by Mr. Hevrone Killmess Mairah due to lack of access to educational institutions in the area due to its remote setting, challenges posed by orphans the majority of whose parents are ravaged by HIV/AIDS pandemic and the high illiteracy levels within the community coupled high unemployment. The School has a population of 360 children, 11 teachers and 5 support staff.
Shining Star ECDC and Orphans School is a community based education institution and caters for the needs of the orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) that had been rendered destitute. Fishing is the mainstay of the local community thanks to the expansive Lake Victoria. Due to the easy cash courtesy of the Lake, young people have been lured to drop out of School to engage in fishing and this has negatively impacted on the community since it has resulted in early marriages, school drop outs, early and unplanned pregnancies not forgetting the spread of HIV/AIDS that has resulted in increased number of OVC’s in the community. Community empowerment is crucial in achieving the overall objective of attaining sustainable development.
Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday
Manual work and Intercultural activities:
--> Brick making and construction work at the School - Awareness on HIV/AIDS - Teaching primary school pupils - Promotion of sports and Extra curriculum activities such as physical education; working in the school garden - Organize games, songs, dance and other creative educational activities - Home visits and inter-cultural learning.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the community with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
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!
🍲 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 also recommended.
📍 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
English is the language of the work camp. There will be a possibility of learning Kiswahili and other international and local languages as cultural diversity is a major component in international service.
What to carry will be outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others...
🤝 Meeting point
The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and airport pick up will be done on provision of full flight details. The volunteers will be taken to KVDA Residence in Karen for accommodation that has highly subsidized rates.
The orientation in Nairobi will be done on the first day of the project and the volunteers will join to project's location the day after.
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fees (300 €) are to be paid on arrival at the camp. They cover project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport and the project, KVDA administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and monitoring.
They don't cover excursion activities, local travel while in the community, personal effects, needs and wants.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
KVDA/STV/02A
04/02/2017 → 25/02/2017
KVDA/STV/02A
02/02/2019 → 23/02/2019
KVDA/STV/02A
02/01/2019 → 23/01/2019
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
Muhuru, 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: 21:25 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken