Healthcare, Community & Hospital Volunteering in Kenya

Volunteer in Limuru, Kenya, and make a positive, lasting impact on those living in disadvantaged communities. This program abroad works with public health clinics, hospitals, and schools surrounding the Limuru area. You will volunteer in different placements and support severely under-resourced and understaffed health clinics and hospitals. Kenya is greatly affected by unemployment, poverty, HIV/AIDS, and mosquito-carried and water-borne illnesses. The lack of public funding in healthcare results in a shortage of resources, infrastructure, and staff. According to the World Health Organization, the country has only one doctor and 12 nurses/midwives for every 10,000 people. Hence, there is a high demand for public health assistance. Your skills and knowledge will be of great use in this pro...