Frontier

Kenya Coastal Community Development & Conservation

Kenya
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Location
Kenya: Nairobi

Program Duration
2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
2-4 weeks

  • Description

    Kenya - a land of intense beauty, epic landscapes, fascinating tribes and exuberant communities. Charismatic wildlife roam rift valley plains, white sand beaches fringe the turquoise Indian Ocean and ancient tribal communities practice traditional customs little changed since the dawn of time. All these combine to provide a destination of unparalleled appeal and fascination.

    Travel to the east coast of this spectacular land and immerse yourself in a community and culture unencumbered by the burdens of modern day western society. The people are extremely welcoming and the landscape, beaches and surrounding islands are stunningly beautiful. You will enjoy peaceful evenings spent chatting to locals or reading and reflecting on the charm of your tranquil surroundings.

    * What Will I Be Doing?

    You will be getting involved in a wide variety of activities which project staff will guide you through. You could be planting trees in the mangrove or assisting with to sustainable crab farming. The successful reforestation programme has already raised over 8,000 seedlings and trees in the area and you will be involved in continuing this valuable work. You may also get involved with games and activities at the local youth group or teach primary school children at the local school.

  • Highlights

    * Discover this land of intense beauty!
    * Make lifelong friends.
    * Immerse yourself in true Kenyan culture.

  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    1,400

  • Cost Includes:

    • Food
    • Housing
    • Written materials pre-departure

  • Program Fees Include:

    Before you go:
    * Pre-departure support & documentation
    * Travel & medical advice & documentation
    * Equipment advice
    * Discounted medical kit
    * Free Frontier t-shirt

    In-country:
    * Food
    * Accommodation
    * Airport pick-up & drop-off
    * Ground transfers to project
    * Project orientation
    * Project equipment
    * In-country emergency support
    * 24-hour international HQ back-up

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Agriculture
    • Animal Welfare
    • Building/construction Projects
    • Community Development
    • Conservation
    • Environment
    • Gardening
    • Natural Resources
    • Painting
    • Planting
    • Reforestation
    • Renovation
    • Repairs
    • Teaching
    • Tree Planting
    • Volunteering
    • Wildlife Surveying
    • Youth
  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Phone/Video Interview
  • Frontier's Mission Statement

    To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

  • Year Founded

    1989

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