Taita Cultural Awareness
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About the project
Taita Cultural Awareness
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The project “Taita Cultural Awareness” is The Taita people (the Wataita or Wadawida) are a Kenyan ethnic group located in the Taita-Taveta District. They speak Kidawida which belongs to the Bantu languages. The West-Bantu moved to the area of the Taita-Taveta District first approximately in 1000-1300.
The program involves raising cultural awareness of Taita people, restoration of old huts, and create a heritage site.
💼 What the programme involves
Orientation will be conducted to volunteers to understand the objectives and expectations of the program. Volunteers will be involved in restoring the old huts, develop educational materials through photos, stories, learn the Taita language, dress code, marriage negotiations, celebrations, agriculture, architecture. We hoping to learn from volunteers on restoring and preservation techniques. In addition volunteers will undertake construction activities which is a very physical work
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation at Mr. John Mwambala CV SB, PIVS will guide the volunteers on the local food culture. There will be a prescribed menu .There is no shower and modern toilet. The volunteers will be guided on the customs and conduct and should not strive to portray living standards beyond their means. Please note that where you will be accommodated there will be no electricity.
📍 About the location
Voi located in South of Kenya approximately 6 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Transport to the project will be by public means(road is dusty), the closest Hospital is 45 minutes’ drive, Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other social facilities are located in Voi 45 minutes’ drive from the camp site. Terrain is hilly and hot during this time.
🎒 Leisure activities
Excursion at Taita Hills, visit to local beaches in Mombasa, The visits are done during the weekends, where volunteers discuss and agree together which place to visit with the help of the camp leader and local volunteers. Play games, learn Kiswahili. (Visits are done by volunteers PIVS only recommends area of interest) Maasai Mara can be arranged for volunteers interested in Safari 3 days Safari USD 400 details available upon request
⚠️ Requirements
No particular expertise / qualities desired, positive attitude/motivated, to adopt and enjoy simple conditions of living such as food and accommodation, Flexibility, Patience, able to do physical work however, specialized skills/expertise such as Masonry, carpentry, architectural, will be used accordingly, English is the Camp Language, sometimes we may not achieve the targeted volunteers please don’t be disappointed, program, type of work or the location may change without notice.
🤝 Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Visa can be applied at the Airport (Tourist Visa Valid 90 days)
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PIVSMTV-G-14-18
01/02/2018 → 30/11/2018
PIVS1-18
04/01/2018 → 24/01/2018
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
350.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Taita-Taveta County, 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: 21:53 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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