Volunteer with Orphans at Mahiga childrens home kenya, Africa


		CHILDREN’S HOME and local out-reach program rural Central Kenya. The home is located in Central Kenya three hours away from the capital Nairobi, by road. Started with only sixteen destitute children nearly 30 years ago, this Children’s home is today an oasis of help and a fountain of hope to more than 200 children. The home’s children comprises of those orphaned by HIV/AIDS, natural deaths, children whose parents are either physically or mentally handicapped and those who could be serving long jail terms. Despite the destitution, the Children’s home stands in the middle of an all year round green and beautiful part of the country. Other than being home to Africa’s second highest peak (Mt. Kenya) it is also the epicenter of Kenya’s ecology and history revolving round fight for independence from the British colonial rule. The province’s weather ranges from warm sunny days to chilly and misty ones.	Actual Placement Photos.
		The children’s home’s needs are many, as a result, one could help with chores ranging from preparing the children’s meals to cleaning and helping them with their home work. The home has a staff of less than seven catering for all the 200 children. After the placement, a volunteer could initiate his or her own project and carry out events like painting the home, buying nails and hammers to repair broken furniture, hold counseling sessions, teach drama and dances of his/her own invention or come up with an economic project that could generate the home income for future up keep. Such projects could either be of agricultural or trade in nature.During the day until 4pm the children attend the local primary school. In that time volunteers can help for the return of the children by preparing food or doing general tasks. Then interact with them on return and stay until 8pm when they retire to bed. Also it is possible to visit local villages with David, the social worker to offer support and advice to local families. This can be done while the children take schooling. Volunteers are free to set up counselling programs and be inventive with work and leisure time. Previous volunteers can taken the children and staff on a picnic and played games by the river.
		Matures and professionals. People willing to offer compassion, skills and support. This placement would best suit someone looking for a chance to do some good away from home and cities. It would also suit groups of two to six people with a wish to effect a major and positive change in the lives of truly destitute children with as little as US$ 1000 or less . This amount of money can paint the whole home, its existing furniture and leave enough to provide each and every one of the children an educational text book. Mahiga children’s home is a perfect get away for a professional or a group of collage students wishing to plan a philanthropic trip to Africa and get so much done in a period ranging from a week to a month. The trip can be perfectly combined with a holiday. For instance, an individual could volunteer at the home for three weeks then take on a holiday safari for a week at a special cost. You could combine this with a second month at a clinic where we have a placement. Volunteers are expected to take part in all duties to help staff in this location. Tasks included washing by hand, sweeping and helping cooking and other jobs that form an essential part of the running of these placements. Potential volunteers must understand this prior to booking. Be ready for a warm welcome!
		This placement comes with superior accommodation only. The house you will stay at is in a secure location complete with staff and cooks who will attend to your needs. Your room is on-suite and you have use of the patio and vast tropical gardens to relax in your spare time. Transport is also covered for your daily trips to the children's home. This placement would suit more mature and professional volunteers. (host family house shown below right)
		The Children’s home is an ideal placement for those looking for places to initiate projects that would strike a positive and immediate effect to a needy person’s life for long period of time. Its a great opportunity to have an impact on children who really have no hope. One must be prepared to face hash realities of life, with regard to the levels of need and sufferings. In return the children will give you a rewarding and memorable time you will never forget. The area is safe and simply stunning and our host family accommodation is better than any volunteer company can offer. For those willing to be flexible and who really want to make a difference but value your own comforts, this is for you.
		The school is situated 45 minutes away from Nyeri town, where it is possible to find all things modern – from Internet to pubs and five star safari clubs. This part of the country has a beautiful topography that is well covered by tall and green trees that gives a perfect setting for bird watching, or evening walks. For the adventurous, Mt Kenya is only an hour away, thus an attempt to climb to any of its three peaks would be a fulfilling move. Besides that, most of us would visit Meru reserve that is famous for Joy and George Adamson's hand rearing and releasing of animals. The famous lioness 'Elsa', whom most of us know from the film 'Born Free' The area is rain forested so game spotting is hard and an easier alternative is Aberdare a few hours away, or Samburu where you are likely to spot the elusive Leopard.

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