Volunteer Opportunity

teaching Kakuma Refugee Camp kenya

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kakuma, Kenya
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Economic Development, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Poverty
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    Groups Welcome
    Families Welcome
    Wheelchair Accessible
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    teaching Kakuma Refugee Camp kenya

    Our Pre-school, established at the outset of 2022, was born from the necessity to address the challenges faced by vulnerable families with young children and orphans. These families often had to leave their children unattended while they attended to daily duties, which posed significant risks in the precarious environment of Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

    In response, we have created a multifaceted “community hub” that serves a range of critical functions:

    • Providing early childhood education aligned with the Kenyan National curriculum.
    • Offering essential daily meals for young children.
    • Furnishing a secure and nurturing environment for the little ones.
    • Teaching vital life skills (e.g., COVID safety and gardening) that can be applied at home and shared with families.

    The primary objectives of this program are:

    • Providing high-quality education for young children aged 3 to 6.
    • Ensuring the safety and well-being of young children and protecting them from domestic incidents.
    • Allowing parents to manage their daily activities without the added stress of childcare.
    • Encouraging children to develop into independent thinkers and inquirers.
    • Enhancing the literacy of refugees at Kakuma Refugee Camp.
    • Preparing children to become future role models and leaders.

    Participating

    In our teaching volunteer project in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya,  provides you with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others and contribute to making the world a better place. Additionally, it enhances your CV, offers valuable work experience in an African context (Kakuma refugee camp), and allows you to apply your creative skills. Upon completion, you will receive a recommendation and a certificate.

    Project Tasks

    • Painting educational murals
    • Teaching English, Math, and various subjects
    • Organising games and arts activities
    • Sharing love and care with children
    • Empowering them by sharing your own culture
    • Providing support for extracurricular activities 

    Our Pre-school, established at the outset of 2022, was born from the necessity to address the challenges faced by vulnerable families with young children and orphans. These families often had to leave their children unattended while they attended to daily duties, which posed significant risks in the precarious environment of Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

    In response, we have created a multifaceted “community hub” that serves a range of critical functions:

    • Providing early childhood education aligned with the Kenyan National curriculum.
    • Offering essential daily meals for young children.
    • Furnishing a secure and nurturing environment for the little ones.
    • Teaching vital life skills (e.g., COVID safety and gardening) that can be applied at home and shared with families.

    The primary objectives of this program are:

    • Providing high-quality education for young children aged 3 to 6.
    • Ensuring the safety and well-being of young children and protecting them from…

    Location

    On-site

    Kakuma3 zone1 block1

    kakuma refugee camp, Kakuma, None 48-30501, Kenya
    kakuma3 zone1 block1
    Directions

    After confirming your placement, book flights to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the sole international airport in Kenya. From there, book a flight to Lodwar (Turkana) departing from Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Our Director or Program Manager will arrange airport pickup in Lodwar, Turkana County, and transport you to the volunteer hotel in Kakuma town.

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