Promote Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
Program Overview
In the Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment program, you will primarily work with teenagers who stopped going to school and are now attending tailoring classes in the Marwacodi workshop, and village people (mostly women) that are following Marwacodi’s workshops on braiding, jewellery making, and hairdressing. While they are learning the skills to perform a trade and earn income, they do not have knowledge on how to manage finance or to keep a business.
About the program:
You will contribute to Marwacodi’s activities in teaching business skills and empowering female-led entrepreneurship. We are looking for someone with basic business knowledge.
Economic Empowerment for Teenage Mothers and Girls at Risk of Early Pregnancy: You will help in workshops of tailoring, hairdressing, and crafts. You will help organize fun activities as well as workshops on basic personal finance (e.g., saving, budgeting) and business (e.g., business ideation, personal goals)
Entrepreneurship Promotion: You will hold workshops and trainings for village women and youth related to business management, record keeping, and savings group facilitation.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Multiple Year
- Summer
- Winter
- Business
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Small Business Development
- Women
- Youth
Updated Mar 10, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Mombasa, Kenya
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Multiple Year
- Summer
- Winter
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FAQs
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What documents do I need to come to Kenya?
You will need a passport and, depending on your country, a visa. About a week before your flight to Kenya, you are also required to apply for an eTA (e-travel authorization), which costs about 30USD. You will also need health insurance, as private hospitals are expensive.
How does a volunteers’ day look like?
You will be engaged in volunteering activities for 20-25 hours per week, mostly Monday to Friday or Saturday. There is no typical day, and we welcome creativity and new ideas. When you are not volunteering, you are free to travel, explore, or do whatever you want. If you like it with us, you can also extend your volunteering time, as long as there is space in our accommodation!
Do I need vaccines?
Depending on your country of origin, you might need compulsory vaccines or not. You should consult with your doctor about vaccination, timely before coming to Kenya. In general, recommended vaccines include hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid, and yellow fever.
What are the requirements to participate?
The only requirements are to be at least 18 years old and to know English at a conversational level, since it is the language you will use every day. We are happy if you bring enthusiasm, ideas, and the will to do good.
How will you help me before i come to Kenya?
You will be in contact with us through WhatsApp or email. We will help you with travel arrangements, documents, and vaccines, and set expectations, giving you information about your experience in Kenya, in a meeting before your arrival.
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