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Home Based Care (H.B.C)
Children programme
Water and Sanitation
Sustainable Agriculture
Environmental Conservation
Teaching in the local schools
Behavior Change Communication
The HIV epidemic is currently the leading of death in Africa. The local community in Kenya still do believe that the virus is caused as a result of breaking taboos. Many people infected still do not know how to prevent infection, and even very few people know how to deal with the virus once they have it.
Due to poverty syndrome that has escalated the nation, people often avoid attending health facilities because they don't have something to pay from their own pockets and because of this reason, most of the people encounter premature death as a result of depression and inability to take care of themselves.
This is an excellent
opportunity for volunteers to assist the social workers foster
awareness of the disease and studying ways to change attitudes and
behavior towards those unfortunate enough to be infected. This project is open
to anyone who wants to share their love, time and compassion with the
HIV patients. There are no specific qualifications required to
volunteer.
Volunteer intervention is required and very welcomed to help care for the patients who have often been left out of the social circle due to their condition. Most of the persons living with HIV/AIDS receive care from the relatives mostly children of the patients at their own homes.
It always reminds us that we all as human beings have responsibilities for one another.
Volunteers pay fees to help and create a sustainable Community Developments catering for the local projects and communities involved. Your fees enable us to directly contribute to the goals and needs of the community you work in. The resources within these communities are very much limited and cannot support your costs for meals, accommodation, transportation and supervision hence we charge minimal fee to take care of the following:-
-Orientation
-Supervision in programs.
-Certificate of Completion/Participation
-Transportation to the project and return bus to Nairobi.
-Accommodation and meals at the center/Family Home stay.
-First night accommodation at the Nairobi International Youth Hostel
-Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi
What is not included:
-International Airfare
-Visa
-Insurance
-Vaccinations
Program Cost for 2008-2009 (this applies to all programs.)
Cost for two weeks US$ 350
Cost for three weeks US$ 462
Cost for one Month US$ 580
Cost for five weeks US$ 690
Cost for six weeks US$ 780
Cost for seven weeks US$ 890
Cost for two Months US$ 950
Visits: This can be arranged during the weekends on extra fee
* The legendary kit mikai stone
* Beaches and islands including Ndeda and Oyamo
* Homes of the children
Requirements:
*Must be 18 and over
*No special experts or skills required except in teaching, health, marketing and office management
*have a positive attitude
*Be ready to adopt the living conditions in the village
*English speaking
The volunteer fee can be transferred to our organization a/c or payable upon arrival in Nairobi at the Nairobi International Youth Hostel office.
To apply and volunteer with us, please click here
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