Join us this summer to help build a library that will become a vital resource for literacy and education in a local community. As a volunteer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of education in the region while engaging in a variety of community-driven activities.
Throughout this dynamic programme, you’ll take part in meaningful tasks such as constructing the library, planting trees, volunteering at the Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC), supporting our medical centre, and participating in community outreach projects like women’s empowerment. By rotating through these diverse activities, you’ll not only help build the library but also leave a lasting impact on other important initiatives.
This hands-on experience ensures that every volunteer can make a real difference while growing personally and professionally. Whether you join as an individual or a group, this trip is also an excellent opportunity for those working towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DOE) Gold Award.
Don’t miss out on this one-off opportunity, departing July 26th, 2025—be part of something truly transformative!
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PLEASE NOTE | As well as your trip costs, all participants are required to raise a minimum of £500 towards our sustainable development fund. This amount funds projects like our library, helping us break the cycle of poverty in Western Kenya). | ||||||
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COSTS | We ask for a £150 deposit when you book and the full remaining balance must be paid 4 weeks prior to your travel date. Your remaining balance can be paid online with our secure booking system at any time.
You can extend your trip (after the first 14 days) for just £150 per week. Contact us for info. |
Throughout the trip, you will be divided into two groups, each forming an activity group. Below is a sample itinerary for the trip:
Day 1 – Saturday, 26th July: Departure from LHR
– Activity: Travel Day – Depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for Kenya, beginning your journey to Musanda.
Day 2 – Sunday, 27th July: Arrival in Musanda
– Activity: Arrive in Musanda and settle into your accommodation. Take time to acclimatise to the local environment, have an orientation and rest after the long journey.
Day 3 – Monday, 28th July: Library Construction / Tree Plantation
– Group 1 – Library Construction: Help build the library, focusing on tasks like bricklaying, carpentry, and organising materials.
– Group 2 – Kakamega Forest Tree Plantation: Participate in a reforestation initiative by planting trees in the nearby Kakamega Rainforest.
Day 4 – Tuesday, 29th July: Library Construction / Tree Plantation
– Group 1 – Kakamega Forest Tree Plantation: Participate in a reforestation initiative by planting trees in the nearby Kakamega Rainforest.
– Group 2 – Library Construction: Help build the library, focusing on tasks like bricklaying, carpentry, and organising materials.
Day 5 – Wednesday, 30th July: Library Construction / ECDC Volunteering
– Group 1 – Library Construction: Contribute to the library project with physical tasks like shelving, painting, or organizing materials.
– Group 2 – ECDC Volunteering: Volunteer at the Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC), helping with educational activities for young children such as teaching songs, games, and basic skills.
Day 6 – Thursday, 31st July: ECDC Volunteering / Library Construction
– Group 1 – ECDC Volunteering: Volunteer at the Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC), helping with educational activities for young children such as teaching songs, games, and basic skills.
– Group 2 – Library Construction: Contribute to the library project with physical tasks like shelving, painting, or organizing materials.
Day 7 – Friday, 1st August: Library Construction / ECDC Volunteering
– Group 1 – Library Construction: Continue construction of the library.
– Group 2 – GMK Medical Centre Volunteering: Support our medical staff and community health volunteers by spending the day at our medical centre.
Day 8 – Saturday, 2nd August: Jiggers Prevention Campaign
– Activity: Assist in treating children for jiggers, a parasitic infection, by applying medicated treatment to their feet. You will also smear mud huts in the community with a special preventative treatment to help stop jigger infestations from affecting local families.
Day 9 – Sunday, 3rd August: ECDC Breakfast / Football Match
– Morning: Serve breakfast to the children at the ECDC, ensuring they start their day with a nutritious meal. Afterward, accompany the children on a walk to church and take part in a traditional African church service.
– Afternoon: Engage in a friendly football match with local school children.
Day 10 – Monday, 4th August: ECDC Volunteering / Library Construction
– Group 1 – GMK Medical Centre Volunteering: Support our medical staff and community health volunteers by spending the day at our medical center.
– Group 2 – Library Construction: Continue work on the library, preparing it for its official use in the community.
Day 11 – Tuesday, 5th August: Library Construction / Community Outreach
– Group 1 – Library Construction: Focus on finishing the remaining construction tasks and making final adjustments.
– Group 2 – Community Outreach: Join the social work team to provide outreach support to local communities. Participate in our peer education programme, which focuses on educating the community about sexual and reproductive health care. Additionally, assist with our porridge kitchen initiative, which aims to combat malnutrition.
Day 12 – Wednesday, 6th August: Community Outreach / Library Construction
– Group 1 – Community Outreach: Join the social work team to provide outreach support to local communities. Participate in our peer education programme, which focuses on educating the community about sexual and reproductive health care. Additionally, assist with our porridge kitchen initiative, which aims to combat malnutrition.
– Group 2 – Library Construction: Focus on finishing the remaining construction tasks and making final adjustments
Day 13 – Thursday, 7th August: Departure from Musanda
– Activity: Pack your belongings, reflect on your experiences during the trip, visit the craft market in Kisumu, and explore Lake Victoria before preparing for your journey home.
Day 14 – Friday, 8th August: Arrival Back
– Activity: Arrive back home.
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