Red is power : Menstrual Dignity and Right Education 🌄

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A experiência

🩷 Project Overview:

Join us in breaking the cycle of shame, silence, and school dropout among vulnerable girls in Kenya! At Our Community, we’ve launched the Empower Her Project, focusing on menstrual health management, sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and dignity restoration for girls who are at risk of dropping out of school.

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Como você ajuda

3 horas por semana

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: € 10 Por dia

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários, Materiais para as atividades dos voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: This fees help in volunteers projects and remaining helps the community at large in paying bills .

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O que você ganha

3 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de Yoga: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de yoga no nosso espaço.

Aulas de dança: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de dança no nosso espaço.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Terapias holísticas: Participe gratuitamente de atividades terapêuticas no nosso espaço.

Curso de Permacultura: Participe gratuitamente do nosso curso de permacultura.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente

Espaço de Trabalho Dedicado: Espaço específico para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Fluente ou Inglês Fluente

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

This program empowers vulnerable girls aged 10–18 with:

🩸 Knowledge about menstrual hygiene management (MHM)

✊ Understanding of their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

🧕 Dignity through access to She Kits (reusable or disposable pad bags with essentials)

💬 Mentorship, life skills, and safe spaces for open conversation

🎨 Creative tools like comic books, art, and storytelling to break period stigma

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Atividades & Turnos

🌄 Morning (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM): Community & Centre Support

In the mornings, volunteers support various activities including:

Helping with cooking, cleaning, or organizing spaces at the centre

Assisting with younger children (feeding, playing, learning)

Supporting our daycare or sewing projects

Preparing She Kits for distribution


Visiting homes or schools to assess girls’ needs (optional)



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☀️ Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM): Mentorship & Menstrual Education

This is the heart of your mission! You'll join or lead:

Mentorship sessions with girls (10–18 years)

Menstrual hygiene & SRHR workshops

Creative sessions (storytelling, comic book lessons, discussions)

School or community outreach events

Distributing She Kits and gathering feedback



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✨ Optional Evening Activities:

Group reflection & planning

Movie or storytelling nights with the girls

Cultural sharing sessions (dance, language, cooking)



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🗓️ Days Off:

Volunteers typically have 3 day off per week. Weekends may include community outings, cultural visits, or optional mini safaris (organized separately).

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Regras

📜 Rules & Expectations – Red is Power Project

To ensure a safe, respectful, and impactful experience for everyone—volunteers, children, and our community—we kindly ask all volunteers to follow these guidelines:


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🌍 General Conduct

Be respectful of local culture, customs, and beliefs.

Dress modestly—especially during mentorship sessions and outreach visits.

Avoid political or religious debates; we value unity and love.

Use respectful and appropriate language around children and youth.



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🩸 Project-Specific Expectations

Be comfortable discussing menstrual and reproductive health in a respectful and empowering way.

Maintain confidentiality—girls may share personal or sensitive information.

Be a positive role model in speech, behavior, and attitude.



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⏰ Work Ethic & Participation

Arrive on time and ready to help each day.

Be proactive—if you're unsure what to do, ask how you can help!

Participate in group activities and team reflections when scheduled.



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🏡 Accommodation Etiquette

Keep your space clean and tidy; help with light chores in shared areas.

Quiet hours begin at 9:30 PM—please be mindful of others.

No alcohol, drugs, or smoking allowed on the property.

Romantic relationships with community members are not allowed.



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💛 Our Promise to You

In return, we promise to:

Treat you with respect, love, and inclusion.

Provide a safe, welcoming space to serve and learn.

Offer support throughout your stay, including cultural orientation and daily check-ins.