Volunteering Projects in Kenya,Volunteering in Kenya: Teaching.

Volunteering Projects in Kenya .

You can become involved in helping to develop communities in Kenya. With such a variety of projects this program has something to suit everyone.

You have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of under-privileged children and adults by providing education and counseling in schools and orphanages, HIV education, and medical care.
Whilst sharing your knowledge and compassion with the local people, you will have a chance to make a personal contribution and connection to the people of Kenya.


Volunteering in Kenya: Teaching

Quality education for both boys and girls is crucial in reducing poverty and promoting gender equality. Schools in Kenya are currently struggling with overcrowded classes and a lack of skilled teachers.

As a volunteer you will help to empower girls and boys by giving them the skills they need to overcome poverty and to make their voice heard. We have opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching at preschool, primary, and secondary levels. There may also be opportunities to teach at the IDP camps.
At primary and secondary levels, volunteer teachers can teach core subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, social sciences, and can initiate extra-curricular activities.

Volunteer preschool teachers will teach basic English skills and carry out basic childcare duties.
This role is suitable for a caring, motivated, and self-directed person. A teaching qualification is not required (except for secondary teaching) but volunteers need to be confident in the above subjects and preferably have or be studying towards a university degree.

Quality education for both boys and girls is crucial in reducing poverty and promoting gender equality. Schools in Kenya are currently struggling with overcrowded classes and a lack of skilled teachers. As a volunteer you will help to empower girls and boys by giving them the skills they need to overcome poverty and to make their voice heard. We have opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching at preschool, primary, and secondary levels. At primary and secondary levels, volunteer teachers can teach core subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, social sciences, and can initiate extra-curricular activities. Volunteer preschool teachers will teach basic English skills and carry out basic childcare duties. This role is suitable for a caring, motivated, and self-directed person. A teaching qualification is not required (except for secondary teaching) but volunteers need to be confident in the above subjects and preferably have or be studying towards a university degree.

It is the goal of Kenyan children to get an education so they have the skills to overcome poverty and advance towards a future where their voice is heard. The Kenyan education system aims to achieve the goal of quality education for all. Since the late 1980s the education system has been modeled on what is called 8.4.4. This means 8 years of primary school, 4 years of high school and 4 years of university/higher education. This system is designed to give students recognized levels of education. It has helped to reduce drop out rates and has given those who will not attend university/higher education a legitimate qualification: the Kenya Certification of Primary Education and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

Following a promise made in 1963 the Kenyan government made primary education free in government schools in 2003. Since then enrolment rates have skyrocketed and schools have been left unable to cope. Overcrowding is rampant and there are not enough trained teachers to fulfill all the positions needed. As a result, children are not getting the required attention and grades are slipping. Consequently government schools have capped their enrolment; this has lead to the rise of community run schools (sometimes referred to as harambee schools) where teachers do not need to be qualified or skilled. Today community schools account for about 75% of primary schools in Kenya.

Strategies to achieve basic, quality education for all in Kenya are not succeeding. It is estimated that only 24 percent of Kenya’s children advance to secondary school. While only about 2% attend university and other higher education institutions.

The Kenyan education system is plagued by a shortage of skilled teachers providing quality education. Volunteers have an opportunity to help change this by giving their knowledge and skills to classroom teaching and sharing skills with local staff.

Volunteers in the teaching program are placed in community run schools and children’s centres and have the opportunity to teach preschool, primary and secondary level students. For preschool level, volunteers can teach basic reading, words and counting, as well as colours and shapes. Other work with preschool involves childcare duties like changing baby diapers, putting children down for napt

A Responsible Approach to Health Care

Once upon a time, in land far away (but closer than you think) the inhabitants of the planet utilize Science and Nature in the complete healing of the human mind : body : spirit. In those days, wisdom about nature was shared freely as there was an abundance of everything imaginable. These same people may or may not have degrees in mathematics, science or medicine – but they listened to the elders of the planet who came before. They listened with “all” divine senses and were able to comprehend the abundance of wisdom and possibilities. They realized they could have a life full of bliss and blessings if they were willing to put effort into the various aspects of their “life.” This was a brave people, for they took responsibility and applied the knowledge they had for healing and connecting with their spiritual side. They were connected to the earth and thankful for such bounty, diversity and beauty!

This month I want you to pretend you are living in that fairy tale and imagine what your life would be like if you discovered the power within to become pro-active in creating change in life, especially with your health care. Without a doubt, there are days that I have imbalances as I ignore the needs of my lower chakras. It’s not intentional; because I love everything about being active, especially when in nature. I also feel driven to learn as fast as I can about the upper chakras as the knowledge resonates truth within me. I could spend every waking moment creating, writing, learning, exploring aspects of healing my own mind / body / spirit within the confines of this flat screen monitor. However, the body requires maintenance and that means I have to get up, out and do things to keep the physical body in working order. For me, teaching forces me to stay in constant connection with the need to maintain a body that is flexible and healthy.

While I do believe in corporate responsibility and have written letters to the American Cancer Society requesting they take the first step in creating change in the medical industry through changing their focus to PREVENTION not Treatment. Change is a slow process, but our local community has started to include several fundraisers that utilize nature and physical activity. More and more people are stepping up and taking responsibility for their life and health care. Education and Application. The power is in your hands – what will you do with your life now?