Description

The vision of Lea Mwana Children's Centre is harnessing community resources and capacity to develop a suitable centre and educational facility that promotes meaningful life to children.

The mission is to rehabilitate and educate orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) by giving them food, shelter, loving care and occasional opportunities. Our Motto is , 'LETS CARE TO CARE'.

Lea Mwana Children Centre (LMCC) is a children's centre located in Malindi Town, Shella Sub-Location opposite Malindi Municipal Clinic in the famous Muyeye Village. Currently the centre has thirty five children with 18 boys & 17 girls ranging between Four years (4) and Thirteen years (13), hence in future the population of the children will increase to 60 i.e. 35 girls and 25 boys.

Lea Mwana Children Centre (LMCC) is currently on rental premises but on the moment land has been acquired i.e. 2 acres and the building for a well planned permanent structure with proper ventilation and lighting with adequate facilities, running water and proper sanitation is planned to start in August this year 2010.

Lea Mwana Children Centre is non-partisan entity that focuses primarily on provision of basic necessities that endeavor to guarantee the children living a normal life without fear or favour. The centre was founded with the efforts of Chris and Agnes in 2006 and registered as a community Based Organization on 5th May with Registration No. SS/MLD/CD/MLD/92/206.

Highlights

Problem Statement
The disparities between African families in poverty has made it difficult for people to manage family needs resulting in increased number of children in need of care and support. The adverse sex ratio, poor nutrition, diseases (HIV/AIDS), inequalities to wages/ salary and prevalence of violence against women and children point out the glaring inequality in social, political and economic status.

The drinking spree of Mnazi and some traditional cultural beliefs within the local community, has led to defilement of the children whereby are tempted to go from door to door to beg for sustenance. Some girls opt for early marriages and others will embark upon a life of child prostitution simply to survive.

It is the gift of care and support that can broaden the future of the children beyond culture and alone can ensure access to the enjoyment of the children's potentials in the society. Basic necessities will be made available at the same time, all the information for children rights and protection will help create health disposition for children in society.

Aims of the Children Centre
* To give comfort, Education, Health and shelter.
* To make sure that the children while leaving the centre shall be self-dependent.
* To guide the children spiritually, emotionally, socially and economically.
* To support the community on training on social development to affected families.
* To promote and give skills to the children for their future.

Objectives

General Objective
To support the OVC Programme of 35 OVCs to access basic services that support human life.

Specific Objectives
* Provision of all basic needs of children.
* To foster community partnership on child rights protection, education and health.
* Creating awareness to the community about HIV/AIDS among diseases.
* Secure long term individual or group sponsorship on children on promotion of education standards.
* Building a vocational training block for empowering the children and the community in achieving knowledge and skills.
* To supplement recreational services where necessary.
* To start income generating activities to support nutritious food supply and sources of income (poultry, dairy cow keeping etc).

Qualifications

These position is open to all, whether professional or qualified personnel. It requires one's interest to be able to work, play, and socialize with the kids.

Intern Types

• Culinary Arts / Cooking
• Development
• Social Work

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• Student Tours

Languages

• English
• Italian
• Swahili

Cost in US$:

1 month = 800; 2 weeks = 600

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

* In-country orientation/Training
* In-country staff support
* Pre-departure orientation/Training
* Registration fees
* Food and accomodation.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Any volunteer who is willing to help out, despite the circumstances.

Age Range

16 - 70

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2 and above

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

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