Vihiga Primary School,- Education, Conservation and Cultural Exchange
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About the project
Vihiga Primary School,- Education, Conservation and Cultural Exchange
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
KVSO is a non-profit and a community based organization established in 2015 in Kenya to promote peace, global citizenship and community development and cultural exchange through international volunteering programs by empowering young people to advance community development and strengthen multicultural understanding increase cooperation between Kenyan communities and people living in developed world through a range of development programs. We have partnerships with various organizations within Kenya and abroad to enhance our work and encourage cultural exchange and corporation.
💼 What the programme involves
Vihiga Primary School was started in 1920 as a community initiative to reduce distance covered by pupils to seek education in neighbouring schools which are more than 16 km away.
MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Volunteers will be involved in the project work in schools like: teaching English language, computer skills, creative arts, participation in cultural events, sports and games, environmental awareness, planting of trees, transfer of seedling, conservation, in orphanages, sports, games, theatre, computer lessons, basic education, workshops, music and intercultural events and guiding, counselling, nursing care, social investigation, art therapy, home visits, record management, report writing, primary school teaching, horticultural activities, dairy management, general gardening, maintenance and policy development.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay in host family for the first and last day of the project. Volunteers will prepare and share meals together. Volunteers need to carry a mosquito net.
🍲 Food
Meals at the project site are a shared, community-based experience and an important part of daily life. Food is prepared collaboratively by volunteers and local caregivers using fresh, locally grown produce from the daycare’s model farm, ensuring meals are nutritious, seasonal, and culturally appropriate. This approach supports healthy eating, reduces costs, and strengthens connections between volunteers and the community. Participants are encouraged to inform the team of any dietary needs or allergies in advance so meals can be planned accordingly.
📍 About the location
Founded in 1920, Vihiga Primary School began as a grassroots community initiative driven by the need to make education more accessible for local children. At the time, pupils were forced to travel more than 16 km to reach the nearest neighboring schools, a grueling distance that hindered consistent learning. By establishing the school locally, the community successfully eliminated this barrier, ensuring that children could seek an education closer to home and fostering a long-standing legacy of academic opportunity in the region.
🎒 Leisure activities
Most of our free time will be spent sharing culture and friendship with local community members and the other volunteers on the project. There will be an opportunity to visit the ocean for a swim, go to a local market, attend church, play soccer and participate in other community activities. Kakamega forest is also a thrown stone away and volunteers can also visit.
⚠️ Requirements
✔ Working shoes adapted to work on site
✔ Mobile phone
✔ Sleeping bag
Mosquito net (can be bought in Kenya for around 3-5€)
Flash light/torch
Warm clothing and light clothing
Camera
✔ Pocket money for any personal expenses
✔ Tablets for water purification
✔ Personal effects (i.e. Soap, Toiletries)
✔ First Aid basic kit & any personal medicine
🤝 Meeting point
Pick up will be organized from the airport by KVSO staff. You will find us easily after luggage pick up and visa control. Kindly keep the emergency number in your contact in case you need anything.
ℹ️ Additional information
Orientation will begin in the morning of the April 2026 at KVSO offices or hostels and you will be picked up from accommodation and taken to the orientation will be conducted will be conducted by our local staff in Nairobi and cover everything you need to know for your volunteering program in know about your project placement. Introduction to Kenya and Luhya land, Kenya and Luhya customs, language and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Kenya, introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. Once orientation is complete, volunteers will travel by bus.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
Vihiga Primary School,- Education, Conservation and Cultural Exchange
01/04/2026 at 08:30 → 01/04/2027 at 17:30
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
380.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
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
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken