Kenya's population is hugely affected by the struggles of HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment. It is known to be one of the poorest countries in Africa. There are countless possibilities to impact the lives of those that are affected by these problems, such as in the Nairobi slums, surrounding orphanages, schools, and hospitals.

Activities

* Gain medical experience under the supervision of qualified doctors and nurses at Kikuyu General Hospital and Government Hospitals – please note this is only applicable to those due to study or currently studying medicine or qualified in a medical field suited to the Hospitals needs and requirements.

* Assist in various orphanages and pre-schools in Limuru, by helping with improving or enhancing the actual facilities as well as becoming involved in teaching and caring for the children.

* Get a glimpse of life in the slums of Nairobi and have the opportunity to make a difference in a poor and desperate community.

* Get a taste of the Kenyan culture; learn a bit of Swahili!

* Make friends for life.

* A great platform to experience some of the finest safari destinations on the continent.

Working Hours

Working hours: 8:00am – 14:30pm (lunch break 12:30-14:00)

Details

Project Cost Includes:

* Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc. Project fees are also used to buy vehicles/equipment and for developing new housing for volunteers to provide for the expansion of the project.

* All airport transfers from Nairobi Airport upon your arrival and departure

* Orientation program

* All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay

* Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at Brackenhurst Baptist International Centre, Limuru

* Weekly laundry service during your stay

* Assistance in your projects by various African Impact staff and volunteer coordinators. Full support from African Impact and your coordinator throughout your time on your Limuru placement


Project Cost Excludes:

* Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement which must include cover for repatriation

* All transport by air or bus to Nairobi

* All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)

* Email/Internet and telephone calls

* Soft drinks, wines and spirits

* All visas for border crossings

* Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Kenya e.g. Safari in the Masai Mara, etc.

* Transportation that is not related to the project

Description

Volunteers would have the opportunity of helping this local clinic situated on the outskirts of these slums. The clinic provides services such as maternal & child health care, family health care, curative health care, primary health care, voluntary counselling and testing, training in health and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Volunteers are needed to help with the administration, as well as working hand-in-hand with the nurses or visiting doctor. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to be involved in home-based care for those patients that are unable to visit the clinic.

Other volunteer work would be involved in helping teachers in surrounding slum schools, assisting at orphanages and getting involved in the feeding program.