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Brazil

5

My experience was incredible, I spent the best moments of my life there. Of course, you have your difficulties like bathroom and shower. But who goes there knows. They welcomed me like a brother, the children are sweethearts, I miss them very much. I will certainly come back, I am grateful for everything.

almost 7 years ago

Colombia

5

After 3 months in Makuyu, I feel thankful because I achieved what I was expecting. I came here to serve and help in any task; it didn't matter if it was to clean, sweep floors, wash clothes or even a toilet. Everything was for the kids and thats what really matters. I also learnt how to cook traditional food, went to church and school with the kids, watch movies, play and share with them. I also tried to do my best during nights, assisting teaching math, english, science or even social studies. I also learnt a lot of swahili words. This is the perfect place to live a simple life.

about 7 years ago

Brazil

5

I'm certain to say that this was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. Pauline, Lucy, Grace and Sharon took me in like I was part of the family and made me feel completely comfortable during my period in Makuyu. About the children: they're the most loving, caring and special young humans I've had the opportunity to meet. I miss them with all my heart. p.s.: I brought them donations of clothes, shoes and toys and they were enough for all of them - except for the shoes! Shoes are needed and I'm sure someone you know has an old pair that would be perfect for the kids! <3

over 7 years ago

Brazil

4

Meeting the children of MEI was one of the most intense experiences of my life, a mixture of feelings during the three months I spent there helped me to evolve in every way. I will take friends from home, volunteers and children always at heart. Go from the open heart and learn from these children what happiness is. About security, infrastructure, donations, staff, activities and food, feel free to send me messages. (some details are important to know to avoid surprises). Already leaves there feeling miss...

about 7 years ago

Brazil

4

It was a fantastic experience, the children are really amazing, extroverted and educated. One month together and I will never forget them. I believe that a better description of the work, recommendations and conditions of the place would avoid surprises.

about 7 years ago

Brazil

2

The biggest problem with this project is the absence of warnings or description of what the job really is. Mostly the volunteer job is cleaning the floor in a very ancient way and washing the kid's clothes. The infrastructure is quite bad as well: no running water, no toilets but a hole in the ground. To take showers you use a bucket and the water comes from rain or the water well. You have to buy things as toilet paper and drinking water, some food as well. You do your own laundry using your own stuff. That being said the kids are THE BEST and if you are up to the chalenges, they are worth it

about 7 years ago

Brazil

3

I have mixed feelings about the experience I had in Makuyu. First of all, I have to point out that the kids are amazing and I got really attached to them. That was for sure the bright side of the trip. On the other hand, I felt volunteers were not really useful. We just helped washing the clothes (by hand) and cleaning the floor every morning. It was hard to get involved with teaching. Also, I didn't feel very welcome (the only people who showed me around were the other volunteers) or safe walking around the school/village as a solo female. If you want to know more, feel free to send me a mess

over 7 years ago

Brazil

5

Most transforming experience of my life. Incredible team, extremely loving and helpful. Children are true angels. Fantastic spiritual learning! I advise volunteers to plan activities to develop with the children and organize themselves financially to provide an outdoor walk for the little ones.

over 7 years ago

Spain

5

It's was one of the best experience in my life . The kids are amazing and the staff make you feel like in home . I totally recomend this program !

almost 8 years ago

Portugal

5

I felt very welcomed ... There we really felt us like family. We have private room what is very good. For those who are thinking to go there, I only recommend that you ask info about the school works and try to know something about the children and their history before to go there ... so like this you can bring some work ideas to do with the kids... because all them leave us completely free, and if we take nothing to do there, the boredom is too much .. especially if you go alone..which is also an incredible way of self-knowledge as well ;) Was amazing and i'm very very thankful!!!

almost 8 years ago

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