Kar Geno-Center for Hope, Kenya
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Kar Geno, which means “Center for Hope” in the Luo language, is a grassroots, community-based organization located on the serene shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Western Kenya. Founded in response to the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Kar Geno works to restore hope and dignity to marginalized communities particularly HIV-affected women, adolescent girls, youth, and orphaned ...
Kar Geno, which means “Center for Hope” in the Luo language, is a grassroots, community-based organization located on the serene shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Western Kenya. Founded in response to the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Kar Geno works to restore hope and dignity to marginalized communities particularly HIV-affected women, adolescent girls, youth, and orphaned children.
Our mission is to create sustainable, community-led solutions that empower vulnerable populations to rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience. We focus on women’s socio-economic empowerment, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), HIV prevention, child and youth development, microfinance, WASH initiatives, and sustainable agriculture.
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Volunteers and interns work on a variety of programs depending on their field of study and interests. Activities include supporting women’s tailoring and agriculture projects, assisting with health education and SRHR outreach, contributing to youth and children’s programs, conducting research, storytelling through photography/videography, or helping with monitoring and evaluation.
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Margaret Smith
Participated in 2016
AlumniMargaret is a retired nurse born in Germany. She left at 17 and later lived in South Africa, where she traveled through various African countries. She...
I have always had a strong desire to see the world and understand how people live in different cultures. I was born in Germany and left at a young age, later living in South Africa and traveling through several African countries. These experiences made me appreciate community life and the importance of helping others.
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Linda Wells
Participated in 2019
AlumniLinda, from Reno, Nevada, is a senior public health lecturer and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the US and Canada. Her work centers on...
I have always believed that travel becomes more meaningful when it is connected to learning and contributing to communities. As a public health lecturer and researcher, I was interested in understanding how grassroots organizations work to empower women and improve health outcomes in developing communities.
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Josephine Populin
Participated in 2022
AlumniJosephine has been a board member supporting Australian Aboriginal communities and has a deep passion for community-based initiatives. Her volunteerin...
I was inspired to volunteer because I wanted to experience a different culture while contributing to a meaningful community project. I have always believed that volunteering allows you to learn from people’s real-life experiences while also sharing your own skills and time.
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