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Orphans in mombasa, Kenya in Nakuru, Kenya
The plight of those suffering from HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and Nearly one million children in the country have been orphaned by the
the problems facing those orphaned by the epidemic is commonly HIV/AIDS virus. Children with surviving relatives often find that their
thought to be the biggest humanitarian crisis on the planet. Children’s families cannot fully support them. Your help is needed to support
homes and orphanages have been set up around Kenya to help the staff running these facilities in Nakuru and to provide some basic
children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. They offer the children skills and companionship. You could be working at a boys’ home,
a safe and supportive shelter, a basic education and a real chance making a positive contribution by cooking meals, teaching English and
in life. Funding and staffing are limited, so there’s a real need for playing sports, or you could find yourself working with a youth outreach
volunteers to help out. association helping disadvantaged children. We include i-to-i TEFL

certification to develop your skills.
The Experience
”I had an amazing time in Kenya; working with the orphans gave me The Experience
a real feeling of having done something worthwhile. This has got to
“First of all, the experience is amazing. In my time here I saw
be the best thing I’ve ever done. I can’t recommend it highly enough!”
improvements and progressions, and it confirmed to me that in my own
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small way I can make a difference.” Amy Attas
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Coastal city Accommodation: Shared Location type: Town Accommodation: Homestay with
volunteer house or homestay, a local family
Activities: General assistance Activities: Befriending the
depending on availability
as required, including cleaning, children, support activities, Meals: Breakfast and dinner
cooking, tutoring, sports and Meals: Breakfast and dinner teaching English provided (local dishes)
counselling provided (local dishes)
Resources: Generally basic, so Included in this project:
Resources: Well resourced, but Included in this project: you may want to bring your own • TEFL certification
any stationery, sports equipment, • TEFL certification games along • Airport pick-up
toys or clothing would be • Airport pick-up • Orientation
appreciated. You can also buy • Orientation • 24/7 support from i-to-i staff
items in Mombasa • 24/7 support from i-to-i staff • Accommodation and meals
• Accommodation and meals
> 2-12 weeks Learn more: > 2-12 weeks Learn more:
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