Join Rehori as women empowerment, Volunteer in Kakuma, Kenya
The experience
Location: Kakuma/Kalobeyei, Kenya
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture, women's empowerment, and community development? Join us in Kakuma/Kalobeyei as a Permaculture Volunteer and be part of a trans-formative project that aims to empower women through sustainable farming practices and livelihood development. Our project works with women, including survivors of gender-based violence, to teach permaculture techniques that help them
What you offer
21 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Requirements
Intermediate English or Beginner French
Between 80 and 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Designing, implementing, and managing sustainable gardens using permaculture principles.
• Training women in the community on the importance of organic farming, water conservation, and soil regeneration.
• Assisting in agricultural workshops that focus on long-term sustainability and climate resilience.
• Helping women develop marketable skills in agribusiness, including producing and selling organic products like vegetables and herbs.
• Supporting community outreach programs to raise awareness about food security and environmental conservation.
Activities & Shift
Assist in sustainable garden design and permaculture projects, focusing on soil health, water conservation, and climate resilience. Train local women in organic farming techniques and agribusiness skills, helping them grow and market organic produce. Support workshops on sustainable agriculture and lead outreach programs to promote food security and environmental awareness. Shifts: Flexible, averaging 6 hours/day, 5 days/week
Rules
• Enthusiastic about sustainable farming and women's empowerment.
• Capable of working in a collaborative environment with local women’s groups.
• Adaptable and open to learning about local cultures and agricultural practices.
• Knowledgeable or willing to learn permaculture principles and organic farming techniques.
• Willing to contribute creative ideas for improving project impact and scalability