Student Volunteers Abroad

Kenya Project

Kenya

• Situated on the equator on Africa's east coast. • It has a rapidly growing population

of around 44 million people.• It is also one of the most ethnically

diverse countries in the world.• Due to this ethnic diversity Kenya

has a multilingual society. Although the official languages are English and Swahili there are around 62 other languages spoken in the country.

Project Information.

This is the first year that SVA has sent volunteers to Kenya.This year we will be working with Xchange Scotland to partner with an NGO called Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA).

Volunteers will be offered training by the NGO on arrival.After project, volunteers have the opportunity to travel around Kenya and neighboring countries.

Project Format•4 week long project during Summer

2014•Date is flexible at the moment•2 weeks based in an urban environment

in the heart of Kisumu city & 2 weeks in a rural community 40km away.•Activities will include teaching

entrepreneurship to young people & participation in a community construction project

Project objectives:1. To provide work-readiness and livelihood trainings.2. To enable youth to participate in relevant learning and work

experience/opportunities beyond their current education and training activities.

3. To undertake training activities that will provide youths with fundamental knowledge in market relevant skills.

4. To undertake environmental and construction projects.

Situation for youth in Kenya

There are many significant issues affecting the youth of Kenya which include issues such as :•Poor infrastructure in education•Inequality/regional disparity•Attitude toward youth•Displacement

Costs involved in Volunteering

Personal costs to be covered include: Return flights to Kenya (£600-£700), vaccinations &

antimalarials (up to £300), travel insurance (up to £100), visa (£30) and other personal costs

such as equipment costs sleeping bag, rucksack, mat, clothes, spending money for trip etc.

Accommodation, food& in country transport are all included within the project budget.

Before leaving for project, volunteers are expected to raise around £6000 as a group of 10.

£3000 of this is fundraised at university with you group £300 is fundraised personally however you want!

Why should I volunteer?

1. Leadership skills involved in training sessions about entrepreneurship and work skills

2. Transferable skills learnt from teamwork3. Cultural awareness and independence4. Travel some of the world's most beautiful

countries and leave a lasting impact on one of our amazing projects!

Project Coordinators: Kirsty & Tash

Email any questions to kenyaproject@studentvolunteersabroad.org