Description

This school was started on 26th of September 2006, it has 8 employed teachers from the government and 11 Aide Teachers, employed by a local sponsor called Kupenda. The number of occupational therapists are 2 employed by Kupenda.

The number of children in this school are 115: boys, 67 and girls, 47.
Hearing impaired kids is: 65 deaf
Physically challenged kids: 50 physically handicapped and with cerebral palsy.

Activities:
- Teaching in class
- Imparting skills in tailoring
- Drama
- Games and Sports
- Offering exercise to children with cerebral palsy.

This is open to anyone who is a professional or intern or general volunteer who has a heart for the kids. It requires you to have tolerance and patience while handling the students. The students are the most friendly people and very entertaining.

Qualifications

This qualification is especially for the following:
* Teachers
* Social Workers and Occupation Therapists
* or intern students who are majoring in the above qualification groups

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2 weeks = 700 and 4 weeks = 900, +150 per extra week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

someone who is open, friendly and willing to experience and make a difference.

Age Range

18yrs- 70yrs

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Touch Africa International's Mission Statement

* To empower orphans and vulnerable children with quality knowledge to enable them to contribute positively towards our national development. * To provide shelter, care and education to our children. * Revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Our goal is to train people to be effective business entrepreneurs, community leaders and global citizens through organizing of community work camps, internships, volunteer programs, community development projects and educational tours which focus on Four key issues of our work foundation namely: * Reducing poverty * Increasing global cooperation * Sustainable development * Equality & social justice * Environmental conservation and protection. We believe in giving everyone a chance to contribute to a better society by organizing affordable programs as listed above and we ensure that they are interactive, enjoyable, educational and most of all life changing. In short meeting real people in the real world to bring a real change in people's lives.

Year Founded

2005