CIVS Community Service

P.O. Box 824-00515 Buruburu, Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: 020-780909, 020-786658, 0722210968, Fax: 783053 Email: info@civskenya.org Website: www.civskenya.org

CIVS 2012 WORKCAMP PROGRAMME

Centre for International Voluntary Service (CIVS Kenya) is a Kenyan based non-profit organisation which works towards creating and preserving international peace, justice and human solidarity for people and their communities. Through a range of working projects in Kenya, CIVS provides volunteers with opportunities to work together with people from around the globe and in partnership with local groups to enhance local develpoment. Our short term voluntary projects are aimed at enabling the youth and womens projects by empowering and promoting the development activities that these two groups are involved in, in order to mobilize their participation in the wider society. These projects are also aimed at providing an avenue where the local people can be able to come up with ideas that will stimulate the developement process of the local community. Since its inception, for almost two decades, CIVS has evolved to better meet the needs and aspirations of a rapidly changing Kenyan society and to interact with the global community. The principal objective of our workcamps is to champion the empowerment of young people to ensure their full participation as equal and valuable partners in community and national development processes. Please feel free to send us any details of enquiries you may have concerning our projects, and may our working co-operation flourish to greater heights of prosperity.

Jasper Malome.

CIVS 2012 WORKCAMP SCHEDULE

CODE
CIVS/STV01/2012

PROJECT NAME
Anyiko Masasia Dispensary

THEME
Health Education for enhanced development

REGION
Lake Victoria

DURATION
8th - 26th January 2012

CIVS/STV02/2012

Ebulonga Alliance

Youth

Empowering the youth on leadership and enterprenual development Empowering Youths

Western Kenya

5th - 23rd February 2012

12th- 29th February 2012 CIVS/STV02/2012 Konya Akonyi Youth Group Western Kenya

CIVS/STV03/2012

Atono School

Education, gender equality and HIV/AIDS awareness

Lake Victoria

11th - 29th March 2012

CIVS/STV04/2012 CIVS/STV05/2012

Ukwala Rural Community Development Project Kivaani School Primary

HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness Significance of child education in community development Empowering children with the basic knowledge to enable them contribute positively towards our national development and also to provide vocational training to those children who cannot excel in academic field. Community health, children services and education programmes Identity Crisis Youth Agenda to propel grass root development Women empowerment via micro-finance development Women empowerment Child welfare

Lake Victoria

8th - 26th April 2012

Eastern Kenya

6th - 24th May 2012

CIVS/STV06/2012

Western Kenya

3rd - 21st June 2012

Enfants de Mabera

CIVS/STV-107/2012

Badilisha Village

Eco

Western Kenya

4th 22nd July 2012

CIVS/STV-207/2012 CIVS/STV-108/2012 CIVS/STV-208/2012 CIVS/STV09/2012 CIVS/STV10/2012

Nyalunya Community Development Group Mutambi Group Womens

Coast Kenya

10th July 28th July 2012

Western Kenya

5th 23rd August 2012 12th 30th August 2012

Mwangaza Thursday Womens Group Kochieng Women and Orphans Self Help Group EMPIS-Ahero Centre

Western Kenya Lake Victoria 9th 27th September 2012

Poverty reduction through community empowerment

Lake Victoria

7th 25th October 2012

CIVS/STV11/2012 CIVS/STV12/2012

Biogardening Innovations Kipawa Community Resource Centre

Sustainable agriculture in support of self help initiatives Alternative Learning and empowerment of communities via resorce mobilization

Western Kenya

4th 22nd November 2012

Eastern Kenya

27th November 15th December 2012

CIVS/STV-01/2012
Project Name: Anyiko Masasia Dispensary Project Location: Lake Victoria Region Project dates: 8th 26th January 2012 Project overview Anyiko Masasia Dispensary is a community initiative project that was started to serve the people of Ligega Community and its environs by offering cheaper and affordable yet effective medical and counselling services. With the establishment of the project the local community will benefit tremedously as they will no longer walk for long distances to get health services. The establishment of the health centre will thus create employment to both the skilled and unskilled. The health centres aim is to increase the knowledge of the Ligega Community and its environs in HIV/AIDS, i.e. how to live with it positively as well as help reduce stigma. Workcamp Activities Assiting in the construction of the dispensary Collecting sand from the nearby river for the construction Brick making activities Sport activities with the local schools and youth Home visit within the community Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation, Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers.

Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 7th of January 2012.

Number of volunteers: Maximum of 15 What to carry Necessary goods mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight toiletries (including toilet paper) first-aid kits sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat sun cream For interaction with people can Pictures about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-02/2012/1
Project Name: Ebulonga Youth Alliance Project Location: Emuhaya, Western Province of Kenya Project dates: 5th February 2012 23rd February 2012 Project overview The Ebulonga Youth Alliance comprises of the youths who have joined hands together through a participatory approach to realize their own dreams while thinking globally and acting locally. Their main motivation is drawn from the desire of engaging different individuals to be united together to be in charge of their own development process rather than being dependent on external parties for solutions. The group supports orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) by providing a feeding program and general education on various issues such as HIV/AIDS, drug and substance abuse and hygiene. Aims of the project To propel sustainable development in the community To promote education related affairs to enlighten the community on social issues affecting them Workcamp Activities Farm work that includes land preparation. Working on the groups livestock farm. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities. Animal husbandry (dairy goat keeping) Poultry work Fish farming activities Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation, Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers.

Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food in turns. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 4th of February 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 15 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Pictures about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-02/2012/2

Project Name: Konya Akonyi Youth Group Project Location: Nyahera, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 12th February 2012 29th February 2012 Project overview The Konya Akonyi Youth Group which means Help me, I help you is situated in Kisumu diswas formed in 2010 with agroup of 5 youths who joined hands together through farming to improve there lives and that of their families. Their main drive is drawn from the desire of engaging different individuals to be united together to be in charge of their own development process rather than being dependent on external parties for solutions. Currently the group has 15 members. Part of the income from the farm is used to support the local children home Workcamp Activities Farm work that includes land preparation. Tree nursery HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities. Animal husbandry (dairy goat keeping) Poultry work Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation, Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food in turns. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 11th of February 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 15

What to carry Necessary goods Better to have For interaction with people can photos about your country Food recepies from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag

Mosquito net (you can buy Sandals (you in Nairobi) buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Hat Toiletries (including toilet Sun cream paper) (you can buy in Nairobi) First-aid kits Sleeping bag

Books, pens, clothes, toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-03/2012
Project Name: Atono School Project Location: Uyugis, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 11th - 29th March 2012 Project overview Atono School is a learning institution that offers free primary education to the orphanes and vulnarable children in Rachuonyo South District of Kenya. The school is the only one in the division which offers free education to the orphans and cares for the poor children in the community. The school has been at the forefront in empowering the community to fight against female genital mutilation in from the neighbouring communities as some cases have been reported. This has thus affected the girls who are being forced to drop out of school or elope for fear of being cicurmcised. Apart from that, the group engages in farming for producing food for the feeding program which supports the orphans. Aims of the project To enable the pupils to face the challenges of the changing world with confidence. To enable the pupils to succeed in local and national examinations. To enable the pupils to develop their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional abilities positively to the maximum. Workcamp Activities Feeding programme . Farm work. Teaching. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation, Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers.

Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food in turns. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 10th of March 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 18 What to carry Necessary goods Better to have For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food recipies from your country cultural materials e.g. flag

Mosquito net (you can buy Sandals (you in Nairobi) buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Hat Toiletries (including toilet Sun cream paper) (you can buy in Nairobi) First-aid kits Sleeping bag

Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-04/2012
Project Name: Ukwala Rural Development Centre (UCRDC) Project Location: Ukwala, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 8th 26th April 2012 Project overview Ukwala Rural Community Development Centre is a community based organization based in Ukwala division, Siaya district in Nyanza Province of Kenya. The center was established in the year 2002 and formally registered in 2003 with the main purpose of mobilizing community self help groups to participate in grassroots efforts in poverty reduction. Aims of the project To sensitize and mobilize groups in identifying and solving their needs. Establish sustainable initiatives on community education, agriculture, healthcare, income generation, environment, orphans/widows care and other related activities. Collaborate with local and international institutions and agencies with the aim of fulfilling our objectives. Provide information, education, communication and community training to groups and other local agencies at the resource center. Workcamp Activities Feeding programme. Environmental activities. Working in the group farm. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food in turns.

Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 7th of April 2012 at CIVs office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 15 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-05/2012
Project Name: Kivaani Primary School Project Location: Eastern Kenya Project dates: 6th -24th May 2012 Project overview Kivaani Primary School is a learning institution situtaed in Kangundo distrct of Kenya that offers free primary education to the children in the local community. The school has both orphans and vulnerable children. The school is also geared towards eradicating illiteracy. There are also a number of challenges to this institution which are: inadequate chairs, desks and many others. Aims of the project Provision of quality basic care to the orphans and vulnerable children Empower individuals and communities realize their full potentials Workcamp Activities Construction work, Teaching in the school, Painting, Coordinating club activities and sport support. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.

Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 5th of May 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 20 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Books, pens, pencils, toys etc for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-06/2012
Project Name: Enfants De Mabera Project Location: Kuria, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 3rd 21st June 2012 Project overview The Bogambero Children Reception Centre project (BCRC) aims at setting up a reception centre for the children who are living in the Bogambero Primary School area. (750 children). This community is located in a highly HIV virus infected area. Female Genital Mutilations (FGM), girls' education and early marriages are also serious issues that affect this community. The rate of HIV infected people is very high in Nyanza Province: 15% of the population suffers from this disease. The beneficiary community is especially affected. The lack of information and the importance of local belief on AIDS make children a particularly high-risk population, even more young teenage girls who must also deal with FGM and early marriages. These children are even more vulnerable due to the fact that some of them are not registered i.e. they do not exist officially and therefore their rights are not recognized. Bogambero's Community reflects this situation. Workcamp Activities Brick making Tree planting Sensitization activities on health, FGM and Education Teaching and Art with Children or Debates Sports activities Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: Two way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.

Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for a one day before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 2nd of June 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 18 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-1-07/2012
Project Name: Badilisha Eco Village Project Location: Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria Region of Kenya Project dates: 4th 22nd July 2012 Project overview Badilisha means change in Swahili. Badilisha Eco Village aims to bring change to the lives of people on Rusinga Island, who face challenges such as food insecurity, HIV/AIDS, lack of education, among other pressing issues. It also seeks to inspire change in the general paradigms of local population towards a more holistic and responsible way. Badilisha Eco Village promotes permaculture farm design techniques and ethics: earth care, people care and share of surplus. It is a model farm, or epicenter, for both sustainable agriculture and holistic community development. Badilisha successfully hosted a Permaculture Development Course in March 2011 and aims to become an International Permaculture Center. Workcamp Activities Work to be done varies and includes physical labour, artistic work, visioning, painting, organizing, mulching, seeding, harvesting, planting, building, computer work etc. The weeks include a lot of formal and informal lessons on permaculture and related themes. Volunteers are also welcome to engage in the community development programs such as orphan feeding and school support program, permaculture initiatives, sanitation program, reforestation. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.

Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 3rd of July 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 18 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-2-07/2012
Project Name: Nyalunya Community Development Group Project Location: Nyakach, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 10th July 28th July 2012 Project overview Nyalunya Community Development Group is a Community Based Organization (CBO) established in the year 2006 and became officially registered in 2008 with the Kenya Government under the Ministry of Gender, Children, Sports and Social Services. It was initiated by a group of persons who came up with an idea of bringing together the community members with an aim of improving their welfare and restoring the dignity of the marginalized groups of persons among them so as to empower people living with HIV/AIDS and disabilities. The groups main objective is having and achieving a strong community which is developing self-reliant and involving HIV/AIDS victims and marginalized persons. Aims of the project To provide shelter, care, and basic education to orphans and vulnerable children. Empowering children with the basic knowledge to enable them to contribute positively towards our national development and also to provide vocational training to those children who cannot excel in academic field. Workcamp Activities Feeding programme . Farm work that include land preparation. Mat making activities. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities.

Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 9th of July 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 15 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-1-08/2012
Project Name: Mutambi Womens Group Project Location: Emuhaya, Western Province of Kenya Project dates: 5th 23rd August 2012 Project overview The Mutambi Womens Group was initiated in the early 90s by women with common interest to encourage widows to engage themselves in income generating activities. Due to increased poverty in the area as a result of HIV/AIDS the women saw the need to empower themselves. The group has a total number of 40 women and three men. They are involved with organic farming where they have leased a land. They grow vegetables, groundnuts, maize and sweet potatoes which they later sell. The group also practices poultry keeping which they also sell to generate income and support their programs. They use the money they earn to loan it to members who have small scale businesses. Some of the food harvested in the farm is used for the feeding program which takes place every Saturday. Some of the orphans live in the groups home and the others are enrolled in the groups nursery or the local primary school. All the children meet every Saturday where they play games and are provided with a meal. The group also engages in HIV/AIDS awareness raising campaigns for the local community. Aims of the project Creation of self dependence through initiation of income generating activities To promote education related affairs to enlighten the community on social issues affecting them Workcamp Activities Feeding programme . Farm work that include land preparation. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers.

Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 4th of August 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 20 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-2-08/2012
Project Name: Mwangaza Thursday Women Group Project Location: Lugari, Western Province of Kenya Project dates: 12th 30th August 2012 Project overview Mwangaza Thursday Women Group is a community initiative that was started up by the women of Kiwa community in order to pull up locally available resources and use them to generate income. The group engages in income generating activities such as organic farming and livestock rearing. Through this, the group has been able to acquire funds which they use to support their families since most of them are widows. As part of achieving the millenium development goals the group has been in the forefront of sensitizing the young women and the community at large on the emerging issues that affect their community. Workcamp Activities Feeding programme . Farm work that include land preparation. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 11th of August 2012 at CIVS office.

Number of volunteers: Maximum of 18 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-09/2012
Project Name: Kochieng Women and Orphans Self Help Group Project Location: Kisumu, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 9th 27th September 2012 Project overview The Kochieng Widows and Orphans (KOWIO) was initiated and founded in 2004 when a group of women got together informally to organize AIDS week in their location. The group comprises of a total number of 30 members who are dedicated to the success of the development of the organization. Over the years Kowio has seen growth in the number of membership. The Group has initiated a number of projects targeting orphans and widows in the region including water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS intervention, capacity building programs, income generating activities (IGAs), Environmental Conservation and Education programs. The Group has a strong and wide presence in the region as group it works closely with youth groups, women groups and different consortia in the region as they are their collaborators in the implementation of different projects. Kowio also partners with different Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Faith Based Institutions and Learning Institutions in the region. Aims of the project Develop sustainable projects in response to the plights of Widows and Orphans so that they can actively engage in the socio-economic development of the region. Provide a framework for the community to actively engage in the socio-economic development of the region through robust projects and programs. Provide training to build the capacity of widows on new approaches, technologies, financial management, business skills and accountability. Workcamp Activities Floor mat making Poultry farm activities Soap making activities Dairy goat keeping activities Orphans and widows program HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Environmental activities. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: o 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros o 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros o 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros o Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation

Food during the camp Introduction to the city

Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for a one day before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 8th of September 2012. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 15 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-10/2012
Project Name: EMPIS-Ahero Centre Project Location: Ahero, Nyanza Province of Kenya Project dates: 7th 25th October 2012 Project overview The EMPIS Ahero Project is a community oriented project initiated by CIVS with an aim of supporting the orphans and vulnerable children and their caretakers in Nyando division located in Kisumu districts. The main challenge the target communities are facing is the high number of orphans due to the high HIV/AIDS rate in the area, which leaves many households in charge of a great number of children and therefore a great financial burden. The project is therefore addressing the problem of low income households. The increase in household income is expected to improve the overall living conditions of the local people. This improvement shall be extended to the orphans, based on the reinforced capability of the caretakers and other community members. In other words, the targeted community will be enabled to improve their living standards with respect to harmony of community members and economic growth in the community. Aims of the project Provision of quality basic care to the orphans and vulnerable children Empower individuals and communities realize their full potentials Workcamp Activities Construction work . Farm work Working on the poultry farm Planting of the trees Repairing the access road. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat.

Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 6th of October 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 20 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream Working shoes For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys, books, pens, clothes, plate for the centre Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-11/2012
Project Name: Biogardening Innovations Project Location: Western Province of Kenya Project dates: 4th 22nd November 2012 Project overview Bio gardening innovations is a community based organization (CBO), based in North Bunyore of Emuhaya District. It was established in early 2009 by 2 project officers and 30 model farmers who had been introduced to organic farming and wanted to pursue it in order to share new techniques, market farm produce and link up with other development stakeholders. This was to scale up farm based enterprises. The target beneficiaries are smallholder producers who want to diversify their sources of livelihoods from farm based entities. They are often faced by uncertainties in marketing and changes in weather patterns that render them vulnerable to low income and household food insecurity. This organization mobilizes such farmers into working groups in order to explore local resources like indigenous seeds, small livestock and natural soil fertility through organic farming for development. Farmers develop their gardens based on a broader vision that ensures maximum utilization of small land while conserving the natural environment and agro ecosystem. Workcamp Activities The volunteers will be responsible for facilitation of learning programs at the garden centre, establishment of structures at the garden centre, community outreach for agricultural extension, marketing and development, and mapping out fragile ecosystems in the community for conservation and protection. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers. Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food.

Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for a one day before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 3rd of November 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 18 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys , books, pens for kids Any other items you deem necessary

CIVS/STV-12/2012
Project Name: Kipawa Community Resource Centre Project Location: Eastern Region of Kenya Project dates: 27th November 15th December 2012 Project overview Kipawa Community Resource Center is a community based organization initiated in June 2011 in Kathonzweni Market, Eastern Province to help spearheading community driven development initiatives. Its aim is to enable needy community groups to participate in integrated development to achieve quality livelihood for the orphanage and rehabilitation of street children, support of vulnerable children, and voluntary work to various community projects, community savings and loaning, HIV/AIDS trainings & awareness campaigns, capacity building, organic farming, computer services and environmental management. The program is also designed to respond to Kathonzweni youths needs and assets. The KCRC project aims to empower youths to make sound career and life decisions as they transit from high school to the next phase of their lives. The project is also building the capacity of local institutions and networks to sustain the muchneeded services that KCRC will provide. Specifically, the KCRC project intends to offers youth a series of inter-connected interventions to build skills, facilitate appropriate career choices, provide employment and/or income generating opportunities, bridge technical and university education opportunities and provide fun and safe spaces. Workcamp Activities Capacity building, training in leadership and group management skills. Feeding program for orphans and vulnerable children in the community. HIV/AIDS awareness, management, training and Home Based Care. Construction work Brick making activities Basket weaving activities. Participation cost Volunteers will contribute a fee of 265 Euros which will be allocated as follows: 2 way airport transfer 30 Euros 2 nights accommodation before workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 20 Euros 1 nights accommodation after workcamp @ 10 Euros per night = 10 Euros Participation fee 205 Euros The participation fee of 205 Euros will be allocated on the following areas: Administration and office costs Orientation Project supervision and evaluation Food during the camp Introduction to the city Travel cost between Nairobi / workcamp location is NOT included in the Participation cost and has to be borne by volunteers.

Accommodation and Food Volunteers will be hosted at the project. You will need to have a sleeping bag and mat. Food is provided from what is locally available and the volunteers will share in the responsibility of preparing the food. Meeting Point and orientation All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and stay in Nairobi for a one day before departing for the project. Orientation will take place on the 26th of November 2012 at CIVS office. Number of volunteers: Maximum of 18 What to carry Necessary goods Mosquito net (you can buy in Nairobi) Torch/flashlight Toiletries (including toilet paper) First-aid kits Sleeping bag Better to have Sandals (you buy in Nairobi) Hat Sun cream For interaction with people can Photos about your country Food from your country Cultural materials e.g. flag Toys for kids Any other items you deem necessary