Celebrate International Women’s Day empowering women in Western Kenya
Embark on a life-changing journey with The Nasio Trust to support women’s empowerment projects in Musanda, Western Kenya. This 10-day trip offers you the unique opportunity to contribute to a variety of community-focused initiatives while exploring a new culture, connecting with inspiring local women, and making a lasting impact.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a volunteer, you will have the chance to engage in a range of impactful projects that directly benefit the community:
- Women’s Empowerment Programmes
Support local women in gaining valuable skills and knowledge to improve their livelihoods and become financially independent. - Fighting Period Poverty
Join our efforts to provide menstrual health education and resources, helping eliminate period poverty and ensure every girl has access to the products she needs. - Supporting Young Mothers
Provide mentorship and support to young mothers, guiding them to thrive in their daily lives and fostering better opportunities for their families. - Porridge Kitchen
Volunteer in the porridge kitchen, helping to provide essential nutrition to malnourished children while educating mothers on healthy nutrition practices.
Why You Should Join Us
This Women’s Only Volunteer Trip isn’t just about giving back—it’s an unforgettable opportunity to make a difference while stepping outside your comfort zone. You’ll work side by side with inspiring local women and gain hands-on experience in life-changing empowerment projects.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in meaningful community development initiatives.
- A deeper understanding of Kenyan culture and local issues.
- Opportunities to form lasting connections with other like-minded women.
- A sense of accomplishment as you help women and children achieve greater independence and well-being.
Places are limited so register your interest now for this wonderful opportunity!
So many of our past and present volunteers have found the experience intensely rewarding on a personal level. Seeing the everyday impact of poverty on the people we work with, puts many first world problems into perspective.
| INCLUDED | In addition to covering your trip costs, we kindly ask each participant to aim to raise a minimum of £350 in support of our. | ||||||
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| COSTS | In addition to covering your personal trip costs, we ask all volunteers to donate or fundraise a suggested minimum of £350 to support the community projects you’ll be part of in Kenya.
These funds help deliver essential work such as building safe homes, improving health services, and supporting local education. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, allowing us to boost your gift by 25% at no extra cost to you. Every pound makes a difference – and by choosing to give towards the projects you’ll see in action, you directly help us change lives for good. 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. |
Day 1
– Depart for Nairobi
Day 2
– Arrive at the guesthouse in Musanda, Kakamega County
– Orientation and tour of the projects, followed by a welcome from our staff
Day 3
– Serve breakfast to our beneficiaries before Church
– Attend Church service at the local Anglican Church of Kenya
– Visit Bukayo Rock for a sunset view
Day 4
– Spend time at Nasio’s Early Childhood Development Centre, interacting with beneficiaries and teachers
– Visit a beneficiary’s home and cook a meal for the family
– Explore the local market
Day 5
– Visit local primary and secondary schools, distribute sanitary napkins to female students
– Lead a health talk with female students
– Visit the original kiosk where Nasio first began
Day 6
– Work with local women’s groups to make soap
– Visit the Nabongo Cultural Centre in Mumias to learn about local tribes
Day 7
– Attend a talk by local women village leaders
– Participate in a peer education session on gender-based violence and HIV awareness
Day 8
– Attend our porridge kitchen
– Shadow maternity nurses at the rural medical centre
Day 9
– Spend time with our young mother’s group
– Farewell party with local music and dance
Day 10
– Depart to Nairobi with a stop at the Maasai Crafts Market in Kisumu
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