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TEACHING 2017

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About the project

TEACHING 2017

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

GREEN LION KENYA

💼 What the programme involves

Local children in Kenya, especially those in the rural areas, do not have much chance to meet and interact with foreigners. Moreover, they don't get the chance to practice English despite the language being one of the official languages in Kenya. Speaking the language properly will benefit their future. You will be placed in either a primary school, a secondary school or a high school in the Gatanga area. Your placement will depend on the needs at the time. The age of students ranges from 6 - 18 years old. You will be in charge of arranging your own class. Keep in mind this can be done in an informal way and so, you are free to get creative! The favourite activities amongst the youngest students include games, gardening and singing. The aims are to help students in rural Kenya practice English as well as get the chance to interact with foreigners and promote cultural exchange.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will be accommodated in our center. The accommodation is basic and you will be sharing a room with 4 to 8 people. Toilets and showers are shared. There is free wifi available at the accommodation. There are limited laundry facilities so from time to time, you might have to wash your clothes by hand. All participants are expected to be environmentally aware and use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will also be expected to clean up after yourself and play your part in keeping the accommodation neat and organized. Food served will mainly be Kenyan food, which consists of meats, vegetables, potato, eggs, bread, pancakes (commonly known as 'chapatti') and fruits such as oranges, bananas and avocadoes. We provide three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on weekdays and two meals (brunch and dinner) during weekends.

📍 About the location

Gatanga Village will be your new home and will give you the chance to see authentic rural Kenya. Close by is Thika, an industrial town where you will be able to find anything you need. Nairobi is not too far either, and you can head there during the weekend for nights out or sightseeing. Likewise, there are many natural areas in close proximity to Gatanga, a simple example are Fourteen Falls, a set of waterfalls that will leave you awestruck. Thika town is located a thirty minute drive away from our center and is filled with supermarkets, shops, ATMs, local markets and good restaurants. There is local transport available such as bicycle and motorbike taxis, van taxis and buses. Vehicles come up to our project sites every hour and drop you off in Thika town. Moreover, the bus station in Thika is your launching spot into other parts of Kenya. There are many places for you to visit during your free time. For example, you can visit Fourteen Falls in Thika, go hiking in Kenya Mountain, visit Mombasa and enjoy the beach or head for a weekend of sightseeing in Nakuru or Nairobi, which are filled with national parks. Nairobi is also the nightlife hub of Kenya.

ℹ️ Additional information

Open all year, starting on Mondays, participation fee 175€ per week. Program runs Mon-Fri, (free weekends). Culture week mandatory: 210€ to start the programme.

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📅 Available sessions

G/KEN/T2017

01/01/2017 → 30/12/2017

Closed
Volunteers registered 5 / 10
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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

175.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Gatanga, 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: 21:09 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Swahili