Description

Be inspired by the volunteering in Kenya. Muliru Farmers Conservation group is a community based organization formed in 1997 and registered in 1999 in Kenya. the main purpose of the group is to promote non-forest derived income generating activities to the community around Kakamega rain forest in western Kenya. The group consists of around 30 members of whom 18 are women and 12 are men who live adjacent to Kakamega rain forest.

Our mission is to relive pressure on biodiversity through promotion of alternative non-forest derived income generating activities to the community. Our vision is to to be the best in community initiatives that support conservation and reducing poverty.

Highlights

Projects to be done:

1. Commercial cultivation and processing of indigenous medicinal plants;
* Indigenous traditional knowledge on medicinal plants.
* Cultivation of medicinal plants; nursery establishment, land preparation, transplanting, cultivating, post harvest handling, distillation, product development and marketing.

2. Indigenous tree nursery management for agro forestry and re a forestation.
* Tree nursery management; Soil preparation pot filing, tree seeds planting, watering and weeding, transplanting (reforestation).

3. Small scale organic farming;
* Land preparation
* Vegetable planting(indigenous)
* Visit farmers practicing organic farming

4. Community library;
* Promoting local talents like art skill to children within the community.
* Participate in story telling
* Introduced to community culture
* Reference books on Kakamega forest.

Qualifications

These placement is open for all participants who are interested in environmental conservation.
* Its also can be an added advantage to environmental researchers of plants.
* internship students on environmental conservation
* interested students pursuing environmental studies.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

Type of Programs

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

Languages

• English
• Swahili

Cost in US$:

2 weeks = 700; 1 month = 900 and 150 usd extra week added

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

As the above description.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

One who is flexible and ready to have a great experience.

Age Range

16 years to 70 years

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of from 2 and above

Application Process Involves

• Resume

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