Location
  • Kenya
    • Nairobi
Length
1 to 30 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
14
Age Max
75
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Guesthouse Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
3400
Price Details
Most meals (Breakfast and dinner at Airbnb with Lunch provided on-site at the Medical Camp / Clinic) will be included, but there will also be opportunities for personal exploration of local dining options.
Accommodation: UCESCO has arranged a comfortable and relaxing Airbnb apartment in a desirable area of Nairobi, conveniently located near popular malls, banks, and restaurants. This area is known for its safety and is favored by expatriates and foreigners. The Elite building offers a sense of security, with attentive guards monitoring access.
During the medical camp, UCESCO Africa will arrange for a bus/minibus to transport volunteers throughout the three-week period. So the prices includes everything including safaris for the 3 weeks
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
May 14, 2025
Oct 04, 2023
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About Program

We sincerely appreciate your interest in teaching our children and your willingness to contribute your time and services. Many of the children we serve are orphans/ underprivileged from vulnerable backgrounds living in slum conditions. They often face severe food insecurity, as most parents struggle to make ends meet through casual work. There are times when families go without meals, and children may only have dinner or sometimes go to bed hungry.
Adolescence in this environment can be particularly challenging as well, marked by struggles with depression and immense pressure from family, financial constraints, and peer influences. In these communities we're serving, many young individuals lose their way, falling into drug use and crime without proper guidance. Our school serves as a beacon of hope, providing education, free breakfast, and lunch, along with valuable skills imparted by volunteers.

We feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to have volunteers like you express

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Program Highlights

  • You can teach fundamental skills across various languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Additionally, you can offer classes in Mathematics, Biology, and Physics for both primary and secondary education
  • Basic computer skills can be taught at both primary and secondary levels, and you can facilitate sports activities, acting, and drama sessions. Dance classes and music education, including singing with children, are also areas you can help
  • After the completion of your online/ Onsite volunteer offer, UCESCO will write you a good and official recommendation letter and Certificate of appreciation/Recognition for your time and service to us
  • Yoga and physical education programs are designed for primary and secondary students, complemented by counseling services. You can also teach nail art and beauty techniques, along with video editing and photography courses.
  • Furthermore, you can focus on developing management skills, health education, life skills training, financial literacy, and business management at our vocational center. Courses in agriculture and farming practices are also included.

Program Impact

We have provided Ksh 1.8 million worth of educational materials and learning resources annually to vulnerable children in Kibera, Samburu, Mombasa and Mathare, ensuring equitable access to quality education. Our beneficiary selection process upholds transparency and fairness, leveraging Community Health Promoters (CHPs), local authorities, and public outreach to identify and vet those in genuine need. This strategic approach guarantees that support reaches the most deserving children, empowering them with the tools for academic success and long-term growth.

Scholarships Provided:
 2022: 23 students (Kibera schools, via CAF America and F5 foundation)
 2023: 47 students (9 secondary, 23 Samburu girls, 15 Peggy Lucas)
 2024: 81 students (9 secondary, 20 Samburu girls, 52 Peggy Lucas, 4 Dream of Hope project)
Total Scholarships (2022-2024): 151 students
Vocational Training:
 MVETI College: Grew from 12 students in 2022 (formerly called Lovely Look College) to 16
students in 2025. Celebrated its first graduation of 9 students in December 2024.
 Employment Impact: 2 graduates established beauty Parlors with UCESC0 volunteer support
program.

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The opportunity to volunteer at UCESCO-Africa has been a learning experience and an opportunity to share skills through creating impacts. Getting to know ways of showing love and care to the community in the informal sectors like slums. UCESCO-Africa is doing commendable work in improving the lives of the slum community.

Volunteering with UCESCO-Africa has taught me valuable skills for personal and growth opportunities like teamwork and leadership skills. The dedicated team of volunteers and staff at UCESCO-Africa have shown genuine passion for making a positive impact. The flexibility of UCESCO-Africa has made it easy for every individual from various backgrounds to get involved. Students, professionals, and even retirees have been given a chance to contribute in various ways to touch lives in the slums. Volunteering at UCESCO-Africa has been an eye-opener to support individuals who are in need of support. It has been a fulfilling learning experience.

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