School Renovation & Construction Assistant | UCESCO Africa

Going to Kenya to volunteer last summer proved to be one of the most enriching and enjoyable experiences I've had the pleasure to have. UCESCO Africa is a locally based organization that is very much in touch with the communities it is helping and organizes itself quite methodically and efficiently in trying to tackle some of the social issues it combats. I think the biggest strength of the organization is its staff, I got to meet some great people who were always helpful and present for whatever query or issue we might have had. The other volunteers we got to meet and spend time with were also great encounters. Overall a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in making a, albeit small, but significant impact on a great local community in a beautiful country. Pros - Great staff - Amazing local community

I am not very active on social media but I wanted to take this opportunity to share some news. After completing my engineering studies, I dedicated the past few years to pursue a PhD thesis in experimental physics under the guidance of Pr. Clément Lauzin. It was an incredibly enriching journey, where I immersed myself in the fascinating world of optics lab and rigorous scientific research. I'm immensely grateful to Clément and my former colleagues for making these a wonderful four years. In December, I successfully defended my PhD thesis entitled ""High-resolution spectroscopic investigation of the systematic increase of vibrational excitation in water-containing van der Waals complexes"". I then had some time off during which I had the privilege of volunteering at UCESCO Africa, an organization located in Kenya. I met amazing people during this enriching experience. Finally, I’m delighted to announce that I’m starting a new position as System Engineer at Lambda-X High-Tech! I am looking forward to this new professional experience and hope that I will continue to learn new insights about experimental physics.

Volunteering with UCESCO has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I had the privilege of helping raise funds to build a school, and seeing the impact of our collective efforts was deeply fulfilling. The team at UCESCO is passionate, supportive, and driven by a genuine commitment to creating opportunities for children and transforming lives through education. If you’re looking for an organization where your contributions truly matter, I wholeheartedly recommend UCESCO. They’re changing lives, one project at a time, and I’m proud to have been part of their mission. Thanks to Kingsley and Joy for their care and I hope to return in the future.

Salut à tous ! Un immense merci pour cette expérience incroyable au Kenya 🙏 Tout était parfait : l'organisation, l'ambiance, les gens… Tout le monde était si gentil, attentionné et accueillant. Ce fut un pur bonheur du début à la fin ! Nous rentrons chez nous le cœur rempli de merveilleux souvenirs et d'une profonde gratitude.

I volunteered here in the summer and found the experience amazing. You are so well looked after and feel safe at all times. The contact with the other volunteers also makes the whole experience better and makes you feel even more at home, knowing you have people around looking out for you. The people there are so welcoming and friendly, making the whole experience feel that more surreal. I was only 16 at the time of going but regardless of my age I felt safe and really looked after, and was really able to do some hands-on work. I will 100% be doing something like this again in the future.