Maasailand Project Kimuka

Mid-Term Volunteering

Maasailand Project Kimuka

Conservation Program

The Maasailand Project Kimuka is located in Kimuka village, on the leeward side of the Ngong Hills, one hour drive from Nairobi. The area is inhabited by the Maasai community and the project is headed by a Maasai Woman. The project aims to connect the local community with volunteers from all corners of the world at the heart of the Maasailand. The local people believe that the area can realize a substantial level of development through volunteer activities. 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Impact and improve the life of the local community 
  • Learn about permaculture practices
  • Free time on the weekend to discover Kenya
  • CIVS organizes tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya
  • Affordable fees which include airport pick up, accommodation, meals, orientation and 24/7 support

KEY INFORMATION

CONSERVATION WORK

Permaculture, Conservation

DURATION

1 to 6 Months Available year-round

LOCATION

Kimuka Village, Ngong, Kajiado County

ACCOMODATION & FOOD

Volunteer's House Local Food (3 meals)

TOURS AND SAFARI

CIVS organizes tours and safaris

Project Profile

The area is semi-arid with little rainfall, hence 80% of the population is categorized as living below the national poverty index. The area does not have rivers but the main source of water is rainfall and boreholes. The Maasai people are known for their nomadic nature but most people in Kimuka don’t move away from their land as they are now embracing education and development. The Maasai children need education and health care. Women are responsible in maintaining their homes. The Maasai community inhabits southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania. They are known for their hospitality, humility, and honesty. They are the best-known tribe internationally due to their unique culture, custom and it is the only tribe that lives near the animal parks.

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This program will enable volunteers to work with the local people and improve access to social services like children’s education, women empowerment skills development and improvement of healthcare, etc. The project works directly with Kimuka Primary School which has over 3000 children and 17 staff, The Kimuka Girls High School which has 950 students and adds up as a rescue site for girls from early marriage, the women empowerment project for beadwork and bags making, sensitization programs for early pregnancies/ marriages and menstrual health, domestic animal health, etc. Medical activities will be incorporated soon.

General Information

CIVS solely depends on volunteer contributions to support its activities.

The fee has to be paid upfront on arrival in full.

300 Euros

It covers the following services:

  • Airport transfers (Arrival and Departure)
  • 3-day orientation seminar
  • Introduction to the city
  • Accommodation and food during orientation and during placement duration
  • Coordination and office support

The following costs are NOT included:

  • Visa costs and ticket flight
  • Local travelling: from the office to the project
  • Direct donations to the project
  • Cost of sightseeing
  • Cost of drinks like soda, beer, mineral water etc.

All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.

There will be an orientation seminar for new volunteers lasting three days including Nairobi city introduction.

For easier hosting, the project admits atleast 2-3 volunteers at a time and not 1 volunteer. Volunteers will be accommodated at the project or in a host family by the project where all meals shall be provided. There are pit latrines, bath shelters and a kitchen at the project available for use by the volunteers.

Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and mosquito net are necessary. You can also bring photos of your country, clothes, books, pens, toys etc

During weekends, volunteers can visit :

  • Lake Victoria,
  • Kisumu Museum,
  • the Equator line
  • Kisumu city

CIVS Kenya organizes tours and safaris to spectacular sites of interest in Kenya. Volunteers, who wish to participate, should let us know as soon as possible in order to enable us to make proper arrangements.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

The volunteer will be an integral part of community life:

School Teaching

  • Assisting in Teaching at Kimuka Primary School
  • Playing with the children
  • Assisting girls at Kimuka Girls High School with School work
  • Counseling the students to overcome early pregnancies and marriages
  • Helping to source for children education sponsors  for bright students

Women project

  • Meeting women groups and teaching them something new e.g. understanding of their rights, sexual health etc.
  • Awareness creation on matters education and prevention of early pregnancies and marriages
  • Beadwork
  • Agriculture (especially ranching)and animal health which may involve helping to treat domestic animals
  • Assisting the village administrator in visiting community projects and disseminating information

 The work of the volunteers will complement the local community activities and in return, the volunteers will be exposed to real adventure and cultural learning. You will be accommodated at the foot of Ngong hills with an evening view of giraffes and antelopes, and nature walks in the bushes.

NOTE: Because of the strong Maasai culture and religious values, LGBTQ persons will not participate in this project.

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