Kenyan Water Project

Kenyan Water Project

5 · 4 reviews
Location
Multiple Locations +2
  • Kenya
    • Nairobi
  • Rwanda
    • Kigali
Length
1 to 8 weeks

Program Details

Age Min.
18
Age Max
60
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Guesthouse Host Family Hotel
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)
Travel Type
Budget Family Solo Women

Pricing

$2,000
Price Details
Price includes permits, licenses, construction materials and workers, community meetings, water connection, monitoring and evaluation, and launch event. It also includes local accommodation for one week (option to change price based on length of stay) and 3 dinners. Does not include flights, visas, or travel insurance.
What's Included
Some Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Some Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Some Accommodation Some Activities Airfare Some Meals SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
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About Program

ITF USA aims to reduce school absenteeism and water scarcity and to improve health, sanitation, and economic outcomes for rural communities in Kenya and Rwanda through our Water Kiosk program.

A Water Kiosk at School is a school-based, student-managed business that helps students sell clean tap water to community residents at an affordable price. This project involves working with a community school to set up onsite water kiosks with sustainable products, allowing students to transport tap water from school to their homes. Volunteers would work with a community to facilitate the construction, education, and maintenance of a water kiosk, engage with school children and community members, monitoring and evaluation programs, and help produce a launch event for a community learning and celebration session after project completion.

Program Highlights

  • Eligible for internship
  • Community engagement and hands on experience
  • Opportunities for tourist activities such as safaris, beach trips, and cultural center visits
  • Program created by Kenyans for Kenyans, ethical and sustainable
  • Start dates year round

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Program Impact

In East Africa, many communities do not have access to clean and affordable tap water systems. This forces school children to walk long distances to fetch water for their families, leading to absenteeism and school dropouts. The lack of clean and affordable tap water systems exacerbates this issue, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions. By providing the entire community with clean drinking water, students no longer have to leave class to travel long distances to collect water from remote wells or rivers. This reduces the risk of waterborne illnesses and ensures that students can focus on their education. These school-based water kiosks become the main source of clean water for all households. The multiple benefits associated with a water kiosk at a school for students and community members include: income opportunities, improved sanitation and health, education and capacity development, socioeconomic opportunity, environmental protection, and increased well-being.

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  • Impact 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.75
  • Value 5
  • Safety 5
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Melissa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life Changing Volunteering

If you’re looking for a volunteer experience that’s equal parts adventure and purpose, volunteering with ITF is unforgettable! You’ll be helping build water kiosks that give entire communities access to clean drinking water. Once built, local kids get to run the kiosks like a small business and gain real life skills.

I volunteer with the team, and they are full of passionate, friendly people who genuinely want to make a difference, and every day you’ll feel like you’re part of something bigger. This isn’t just travel, it’s hands on, meaningful work that changes lives. You’ll come away inspired and connected in a way you can’t get from a normal trip. Highly recommend if you want your travel to truly mean something.

46 people found this review helpful.
Erika
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Immersive Trip with Unique Educational Experiences

I traveled to Kenya with ITF in 2024 and had an unforgettable experience. Our partners at ITF Kenya helped us find the best sports, tourist-y and local, while keeping in mind what we wanted to see. I got to explore so much nature and see so many amazing animals, alongside going to some picture-perfect spots for my travel buddy. We also got to have home-cooked Kenyan meals and our ITF Kenya partners helped me get a great pedicure and my travel buddy a great massage during our off time. We got to explore the markets, have amazing food, and feed the local cats. The most impactful part of the trip, however, was watching the first people use the fountain after its installation. Seeing how eager the locals were to use what we had been working on and hearing from the ones willing to be interviewed for social media was such a rewarding and unique experience.

What was your funniest moment?
We got to feed giraffe's by hand at the Giraffe Center in Nairobi!
Pros
  • Exposure to different culture and food
  • Meeting other young professionals
  • Seeing impact of wells/kiosks in water-scarce regions
Cons
  • Far travel
48 people found this review helpful.
Thang
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable and enriching experience for anyone interested!

As a volunteer with ITF, I'm confident in their abilities to deliver their promises, as the organization is assembled with individuals who are passionate about community engagement work and want to advocate for a bigger cause!

ITF had successfully organized trips that combine educational and traveling opportunities for individuals who enjoy both community work and exploring the rich natural and cultural landscape in African countries. The main goal of the program is for registrants to observe and have a hands-on experience with the process of setting up reliable water sources in either African urban or rural areas. Otherwise, participants also have the opportunities to visit major landmarks like beautiful national parks to learn in-depth about their visited location.

54 people found this review helpful.
Chelsey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Organization That Truly Cares

As a current high school senior and part-time college student volunteering alongside ITF USA, I’ve seen firsthand how hardworking and determined the team is in reaching their goals. They are incredibly mission-driven and stay focused on making a real impact in the communities they serve.

What I really appreciate is how supportive and flexible they are. They’re always willing to help, answer questions, and guide you while still holding themselves to high standards and meeting deadlines efficiently. There’s a strong sense of accountability and care in everything they do.

I’m confident that anyone volunteering with or supporting ITF USA will be in good hands. They truly care about their work, their partners, and the people they serve.

42 people found this review helpful.

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