AHERO RESOURCE CENTRE
AHERO RESOURCE CENTRE
4.67 · 3 reviews
Location
  • Kenya
    • Kisumu
Length
2 to 30 weeks
Health & Safety

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
70
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

$350
What's Included
Accommodation Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
May 03, 2013
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About Program

The Ahero Community Resource Center is a project that was initiated by CIVS in collaboration with the local community in 2013 with an aim to build and strengthen the community’s capacity to be self-reliant and to improve their living standards. The Centre achieves this by demonstrating how to utilize the locally available resources, to develop the community and generate income. The Center has been collaborating with the local community in various development fields through diverse capacity-building programs support and services they offer. The programs areas include:
Agriculture, kindergarten, Training youth on ICT and environmental projects

Program Reviews

4.67 Rating
based on 3 reviews
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  • 4 rating 33.33%
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  • Impact 4.35
  • Support 4.35
  • Fun 4
  • Value 4
  • Safety 4.35
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Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Experience!

I volunteered with CIVS Kenya for one year, mainly in the community development project in Ahero. It was a great experience. I had a good introduction from the staff at the beginning of my stay. It took me some time to adjust to the local conditions and way of life, but after a month I found my place in the project and the community. The most important lesson for me was not to try to adjust to my expectations, but rather to adjust my expectations. It is very important to be open-minded and find happiness in the small day to day successes. You will not change the world, but the new experience might change you.

What would you improve about this program?
I would like the CIVS staff to follow up with volunteers more closely even after a few months. But you get what you pay for...
117 people found this review helpful.
ColleenRose
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteering In Kenya, A Wonderful Experience!

I had a wonderful time in Kenya. I really enjoyed traveling there and working with the local volunteers and CIVS members. Everyone I met was welcoming and generous. The accommodations were perfect for us, learning to live how others live is really important. I enjoyed the traveling we did, as well as, all the hard work. I really felt connected with the village while we were there. The work they are doing is really important, I hope they continue to receive support. I would love to return someday.

What would you improve about this program?
I would have liked to focus in on one project (we planted trees, made bricks and treated jiggers all in 3 weeks). I thought it was very interested to try all 3 types (and was glad I did) but most people agreed that they enjoyed jiggers the most so perhaps focusing in on one project would be helpful.
119 people found this review helpful.
Laura
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very Good organisation

I really enjoyed my stay in Kenya. It was very well organised.The work was satisfying and the experience was unforgatable. I also enjoyed my trip to Maasai Mara Nataional Park organised by CIVS.

110 people found this review helpful.

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