• Sustainable Cities And Communities

Construction of Classrooms at Eco Green School

location
2 - 16 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Goed Responsgraad

Highlights

  • JOIN the pioneers of fostering education in an area by being part of the construction of a primary school 50 years later
  • Get to experience intriguing cultural dynamics by getting immersed into the local community
  • Propel your strength and exposure by engaging in the project and challenge yourself

Highlights

  • JOIN the pioneers of fostering education in an area by being part of the construction of a primary school 50 years later
  • Get to experience intriguing cultural dynamics by getting immersed into the local community
  • Propel your strength and exposure by engaging in the project and challenge yourself
  • Create lifelong memories in a home away from home by forming a new family
  • Explore the Country that prides itself with beautiful white sandy beaches and diverse rich culture.

    • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Eco Green Primary School opened its doors to students in the heart of a village where there are no primary schools in the vicinity.

    We started building up a primary school from scratch because there was none around in the radius of 7 kilometers.  This means the children had to walk for 14 kilometers back and forth under the scorching heat without shoes. It was  too stressful and discouraging to acquire education in this area. ..

    Over het programma

    We started building up a primary school from scratch because there was none around in the radius of 7 kilometers.  This means the children had to walk for 14 kilometers back and forth under the scorching heat without shoes. It was  too stressful and discouraging to acquire education in this area. As a result, there is high rates of early marriages to older men and pregnancies for young girls and the vicious cycle continues. The illiteracy levels are high and the area is underdeveloped with no basic facilities in the vicinity.

    The school started running in July 2021 and has a current enrollment of 190 pupils; grade 1-5 respectively.  We have completed the construction of six classrooms which are operational, kitchen and dining areas awaiting finishing.  The construction of the administration block and library is currently on-going.  This social enterprise is slowly but steadily changing the narrative of socio-edu-conomics perception in this area in the grand scale of things. Making education accessible is the greatest achievement and change driver in this era and its impact is tangible and intangible.  Schools open up areas through socio-economic activities, information and  knowledge.  Education is an equalizer and a pathway to sustainable development because it is a life-learning institution. 

    We are looking for volunteers to help us FINISH this project with a bang!!! We still have a library, ICT lab and arts theatre to build. Join us in doing a work out with a purpose through construction, landscaping and environmental  conservation activities.  We are open to sustainable ideas and initiatives. Let us know how you can help us realize this dream by joining us. Use your strength, time & skills to make a difference where it is much needed. We are open to innovation & creativity as we steer this ship forward.

    Let us walk together to effect change in Mbogolo village. "When you learn teach, when get give" Maya Angelou

    The school is located in the rural  which is about 10 kilometers away from the city where the volunteer house is.  Therefore, there is commuting to and from from Monday to Friday. The mode of transport is mainly motorbikes at a fee of 2.5 euros per day.  

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    8.00.  ON site

     
    7.00 - 10.00 Construction work (morning hours are best for manual work in the sun because it gets very warm and humid in the day.  There are also different functions of constructions which are allocated on a daily basis on the site)

    10.00 - 10.30 Break

    10.30 - 13.00 Creative ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    8.00.  ON site

     
    7.00 - 10.00 Construction work (morning hours are best for manual work in the sun because it gets very warm and humid in the day.  There are also different functions of constructions which are allocated on a daily basis on the site)

    10.00 - 10.30 Break

    10.30 - 13.00 Creative landscaping/artwork/construction (Depended on the allocated work duties, the work can also change from the previous allocation or continuation.  This is subject to the amount of work and nature of the work too. 

    13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break

    14.00 - 14.30 Clear the remaining work for the day

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

     Malindi has a lot to offer to everyone.  There are variety of things to d0;


    If you are a history lover; Visit historical  places such as the museum, Vasco da Gama pillar, Portuguese chapel & Gede ruins and take a glimpse into Kenyan history

    Adventurous & Natures lover, no problem; Visit the Hells ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

     Malindi has a lot to offer to everyone.  There are variety of things to d0;


    If you are a history lover; Visit historical  places such as the museum, Vasco da Gama pillar, Portuguese chapel & Gede ruins and take a glimpse into Kenyan history

    Adventurous & Natures lover, no problem; Visit the Hells Kitchen Canyon, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Mida Creek and enjoy the wonders of the world with the most beautiful sunset.

    Aqua lover; Enjoy snorkeling/kite surfing in the warm Indian ocean and white sandy beaches and get that sun tan!

    Food lover, this is the place to be; Enjoy diverse culinary delicacies and get into that experience of sampling different meals after the culinary lessons. You will be spoilt for choice.

    Cultural? Culture lives here.....explore the Mijikenda culture, from the traditions, regalia, food & day to day life

    Do a safari and marvel at the beauty of Tsavo Savannas and big brown elephants or visit the 7th wonder of the world Masai Mara. We organize the safaris on request.

    Be here and pamper yourself away from your comfort zone while you make an impact in your own small way!

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    Construction, Environmental conservation, Climate Change drive op High School niveau

    Vereiste documenten

    CV and Recommendation letter

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Good communication skills Good interaction skills Good organizational skills Good interactive skills Ability to work under minimum supervision Team player Flexibility Creativity

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 14:30

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Mafanikio Organization

    Airport transfer on arrival

    Meals; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation 

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Malindi Airport

    Just in coming transfer

    Accomodatie

    Our volunteer house is fully furnished. It has 3 bedrooms.


    Two bedrooms are shared; 1 bedroom is a twin and the other bedroom is shared by 3 people respectively.

    We provide mattresses, pillows and bed sheets.

    Quite decent.

    Eten & Drank

    WE have a fully furnished kitchen with  the kitchen facilities.


    The volunteers prepare their own meals which are provided.  The meals include;

    Tea
    Coffee
    Bread
    Margarine, Jam
    Sugar
    Rice
    Pasta
    Wheat flour
    Cornmeal
    Potatoes
    Vegetables available in the season
    Fruits available in the season
    Beef
    Chicken

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Kenia. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Kenia biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Kenia dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Kenia. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Construction dates are open throughout the year. Our goal is to ultimately complete a school complex that comprise 6 classrooms, office, staff room, library, health care clinic, kitchen and dining area. So far to go;

    administration block

    library 

    Health care clinic

    Creative space

    Sports arena


    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 449€
    5 weken 499€
    6 weken 599€
    7 weken 648€
    8 weken 748€
    9 weken 848€
    16 weken (max. verblijf) 1.397€
    Gemiddelde kosten 156€/week

    Programmakosten

    156€ per week 2 - 16 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 16 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Mafanikio Organization gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Mafanikio Organization

    Briljant 4.7 rating (24 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2003

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Goed Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Diana

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

    Working with local community in the rural areas and marginalized of Kenya to support school development projects and champion for education

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Mafanikio is a non profit making oragnizatio that was established in 2003 to promote education and development and alleviate poverty especially in rural and margainzlized areas in Kenya.

    Mafanikio works with margainlized areas in Makueni, Kwale and Kilifi county to promote education and social development through the volunteer programme.

    The volunteer & internship programme provides an opportunity for volunteers to work hand in hand with local community and also experience grass root level.

    24 beoordelingen · rating4.7

    The best experience in my life, I found beautiful people, amazing food, a lot of friends, and it was a month full of life and love. I advice this program to all because actually it can change your life. Thank you ...
    From day 1 I felt really welcomed. The community and kids are very kind and have big heart. Construction is a hard work but it's very nice to come every morning and see progress of your hard work. I definitely take value of water and food differently now. This project is the best thing what happened ...
    The one month I spent in Malindi was one of my best experiences in my life. I got the opportunity to be part of a small community and everyone was so welcoming and helpful. We could decide in what ways we want to specialize and got a very good insight in every part of the Work at Eco Green. Our ...
    I joined a construction project in Mbogolo village. Using concrete and steel we built a second classroom. I worked as one of the team members of the construction team of Mbogolo village. Climate is so hot and there is no machine, so it needs many activities. When I was in Kenya, we were constructing ...
    Jasmin Yavuz rating4.6

    2024 at Teaching in primary school

    I am still inspired and full of love after my one month stay with Diana in Malindi, Kenya. Diana is a very supportive and highly motivated director of the Eco-Green School, a primary school in the village of Mongbolo, a 20 minute motorbike ride from our beautiful apartment in the centre of Malindi. ..
    Susan Sukkel rating5

    2023 at School Development Assistance

    My weeks at Mafanikio have been such a GREAT experience! Best of all were the kids with the sun in their smile. They connect so easily and are open to volunteers and their knowledge. I fell in love with the kids, the teachers, Mbogolo, Malindi and Kenya. I especially appreciated Diana, the school's ...

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