High School Study Abroad in Machakos, Kenya

Tropical is pleased to welcome young people to a new dimension and horizon. The program invites high school students and groups to participate in a three-week, multiple-community development project and cultural immersion. The group is divided into three, each with a team leader. They collaborate with communities in a broad range of activities: providing water tanks, constructing a health center and library, working on environmental conservation, teaching kids, enjoying games and cultural night extravaganza, team building and exchanging knowledge, cooking, and many others. Then, they evaluate the project during weekly team building. Our program participants get an opportunity to join a Maasai dance and storytelling around a bonfire at night. They go on weekend excursions, picnics, and hiking with the local community to raise a group flag in the mountains and view breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley. They also join an end-of-service culture night party. These teens also get to work with other partners during the distribution of hand-washing dispensers at local schools to promote a healthy national agenda.