The NGO 'Aid the Needy' was founded near Oyugis in Kenya to support society with development issues. This organization is located in the middle of nature and aims to work together with the community to ensure that they can better provide for their livelihood. They do this by ensuring that their capacity is increased and poverty is reduced through sustainable and realistic small-scale development initiatives with a focus on sustainability. The organization focuses on various topics, such as water and sanitation, primary education, alternative energy sources, healthcare, increasing food security and strengthening opportunities for youth and women. You can contribute to this organization in countless ways. In consultation we can see where your talents would be useful.
Work
This project requires hands to support the construction of classrooms (St Benedete Junior School), a care center (Apida Community Hospital), a wall to protect the Atela Community Health Center, sanitary facilities and a 'cold house' at the fishing lake. In addition, there are countless other opportunities to contribute to the local community through this organization. For example, volunteers can help with work in the fields, teach at schools (for special education) and in training centers, guide young people and (provided training and skills are appropriate) work in healthcare. Volunteers can also work on food security projects in the agricultural sector. Contact us to look at all the possibilities to work in Kenya.
The constructionwork may consist of:
- Producing bricks with local soil and water
- Laying a foundation
- Building and plastering walls
- Sawing wood for the roof construction
- Installing a roof on the buildings
- Painting the buildings
Accommodation
There are basic amenities present at the project accommodation. There are beds and matresses present with clean sheets. There is a common kitchen with running water. There will also be help provided with preparing meals and cleaning if needed. There is also a gas tank present to cook with.
You are encouraged to buy with the local people. There is fresh vegetables, fish from Victoria Lake, fruit and much more available.
Finally, there is a health care centre present and a reasonable distance from the project.
Travel
You will take care of your own trip to Kisumu International Airport in Kisumu. From here you will be picked up and taken to the project.
You will fly to this project. Traveling by plane is harmful to the environment. What you can do in any case is to offset your CO2 emissions through a recognised organisation.
Costs
For this project you pay €50,- registration fee and €480,- participation fee. If you become an IBO-supporter, you don't have to pay the registration fee.
This includes accommodation and meals, local transport, an information pack and (online) preparation meeting. Excluding travel, insurance and any outings.
Fundraising for this project is greatly appreciated!
Registration
Register here as a volunteer at IBO.