Description

Watoto Wema is a word in Swahili, and in English it means 'lovely children'.

Watoto Wema Children Center is situated in the uplands of the east land area of Nairobi. The home was founded two years ago and is now situated in a rental building. The previous land that they occupied belonged to the government and so the management had to relocate the kids to another rental place before acquiring a land of their own.

The center has around 30 kids who are jovial and happy despite the poverty that surrounds them. They normally reside in the various small rooms that are divided into the sleeping quarters, eating place, bathroom and kitchen.

The younger kids under 5 years do go to school in that center, while the rest leave for the public schools around the area.

The home has a manager. His name is Lusweti. He has a really big heart in caring for the kids in all situations.

The kids come from various backgrounds. They are mainly street kids, slum kids, vulnerable and abused kids.

Highlights

Volunteers who visit the center are involved in various activities during their volunteership mainly:

- Help out in preparing meals for the kids, lunch mainly.
- Helping in the cleaning of the home
- Tutoring the small kids on the basic curriculum
- Playing sports with the kids

The home is in a very needy condition so any help in terms of items or money is highly acceptable, but you can't do that unless you get the opportunity to come and see for yourself how exciting it is to work and bond with these kids, and how a wonderful time you will have while here.

Volunteering is a will one takes in life to learn, experience and touch to make a difference.

Qualifications

* The volunteer placement is open to all the people in the world, whether groups, individuals or couples.
* The minimum age is from 16 years to 70 years of age.
* The placement has no certification or qualifications required for the candidate to qualify.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Swahili

Cost in US$:

2weeks = 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:

The above listed items.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

One who is ready and willing to work without any expectation.

Age Range

16years to 70 years

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
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• 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