Community Development Projects - Kenya
Probably the regions most popular tourist destination, Kenya is a land of exceptional natural beauty. A country where you can see traditionally dressed Maasai and their herds traversing the expanse of rolling savannah, visit world famous national parks and lounge on golden beaches.
This geographical diversity and beauty is matched by its vibrant culture; there are over 40 tribes in Kenya. Due to the incredible ethnic mix most people speak to a lesser or greater degree, three languages, their own, Kiswahili (originally a language of the Bantu tribe, which is heavily overlaid with Arabic) and English, both the latter being official languages.
Few tourists venture off the established trail. Kenya is also a land where most of the populations of rural villages live in abject poverty and where the cherished grasslands and lush forests are under threat from the dramatic onset of desertification. Yet despite its troubles, you will be warmly greeted by its people.
Our Community Development Projects are based in the villages near the towns of Naivasha and Gilgil in the Great Rift Valley, part of the fault system running between Jordan and Mozambique. The soda lakes nearby are hosts to hundreds of thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other bird life. Meanwhile the only freshwater lake in the valley, Naivasha boasts many families of hippos. Naivasha has plenty of local places to eat and to hear infectious rhythmic African music.
Our work in Kenya focuses on the provision of local resources, particularly those concerning educational facilities.
Please contact us if you’d like to know more about volunteering on a Community Development Project in Kenya.
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