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Empowering Children with Disabilities: Building Inclusive Future

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The experience


The Soma Kwa Furaha Initiative (SKFI) has been actively supporting 85 children with disabilities in various primary schools across Ilemela, Mwanza, including both public and private institutions. Unfortunately, disability in children is often overlooked in Tanzanian society, leading to their exclusion from mainstream development programs. As a result, children with disabilities face numerous challenges, including stigmatization

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ -10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: We kindly ask volunteers to contribute a small fee to help cover their accommodation expenses. This contribution will assist in maintaining a comfortable living space, ensuring access to essential amenities and meals, and covering utility costs such as water and electricity. Thank you for being so supportive!

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers are expected to contribute to the cost of their accommodation upon arrival. The fee can be paid on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the agreement made. Additionally, volunteers are responsible for their expenses, which include toiletries, laundry services, and other incidentals during their stay with the host families.




Activities & Shift

1. Provide support and assistance to children with disabilities in educational settings, ensuring they have access to learning opportunities and resources.

2. Help implement educational programs and activities specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of children with disabilities.

3. Create a supportive and inclusive environment for children with disabilities, fostering their social and emotional well-being.

4. Collaborate with teachers, caregivers, and other stakeholders to develop individualized education plans and strategies for children with disabilities.

5. Participate in training sessions and workshops to improve understanding of disability issues and effective support strategies.

6. Advocate for the rights and inclusion of children with disabilities in both school and community settings.

7. Maintain confidentiality and uphold the dignity and autonomy of children with disabilities.

Rules

- Please do NOT give money or pay villagers for things they did not do for minor tasks that do not require payment (e.g., they would have done these things anyway).

- Do NOT give money to children under ANY circumstances, even if they ask for it.

- Unfortunately, as a white person (especially in African countries) or a tourist, you may experience a certain form of discrimination because you come from a developed country and likely have more money. Villagers may attempt to take advantage of this and ask you for money for trivial things. Do NOT give them money, as this will only reinforce their belief that mzungu (a Swahili term for a white person or foreigner) means they can continually ask for more money.