- Kenya
About Program
Help us improve women's health in Siaya County by working in our women's health clinic and delivering health education within our community. Depending on the skill set, credentials, and interests of the volunteer, duties may include (1) providing/assisting with medical care, (2) working in schools and within the community to include health literacy, (3) providing counseling services and support to survivors of gender-based violence, and (4) planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programming.
You'll stay in a private room within our 3-bedroom volunteer house, located on our host family's compound. Our clinic is located in Sega and our lodging is approximately 20 minutes by car in Lwero. This placement is rural. There is running water and electricity within the volunteer house, although there may be short periods where water and power are unavailable. We look forward to welcoming you and know you'll fall in love with the food, culture, and hospitality of the Luo people!
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Program Highlights
- Flexible start dates
- Earn college credit through our internship programs
- U.S. citizens may be eligible to receive the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- Individual experience tailored to the interests of the volunteer
Program Impact
Volunteers who are not licensed as healthcare providers can expect to assist in the clinic with patient intake, recording vital signs, health education, scribing, and preparing/turning over exam rooms. Depending on the volunteer's level of experience and training, volunteers may provide direct medical care, observe or assist with medical procedures, plan, implement or evaluate public health programs, and deliver training and technical assistance to our local clinicians. We are able to tailor the volunteer's placement to meet their needs, interests, and skill set.
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Location
Kenya is a middle income country, which often comes to a shock to tourists who expect to see a wildly impoverished and unruly country. Following their Independence from British colonial rule, many Kenyans started seeking business ventures alongside the growing tourism, which is even more present today. From the incredible wildlife on land and underwater, you will have a lot of activities that show you the natural beauty of Kenya.
