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Community
We are one of the only commercial organisations in the UK to donate money directly into its supported projects every time we send a volunteer, specifically to fund project equipment and materials. As an example, one volunteer working on this project for just two weeks will fund a set of new equipment or the basic foundations of a family home. In addition to our financial support, the humanitarian aid you provide is invaluable and as a result, in recent years, the projects we work with have housed almost one hundred families.
Our in-country staff are local residents who are paid well above the national average. We use local staff because of their invaluable knowledge of the local area. They are trained and experienced in welcoming volunteers and provide excellent project orientations upon arrival. Senior staff are contracted to provide job security. We use materials that are sourced locally, thereby supporting the local economy. You will stay with a Kenyan family, in a locally owned house in order to enhance your authentic African experience as well as providing funding directly into the local economy during your stay. The food you will eat is sourced from small, family businesses.
Environment
We are also one of the only commercial organisations in the UK to plant a tree in-country every time we send a volunteer to Africa, in order to offset the carbon emissions generated from your flight. Where possible, we use public transport to pump money into the local economy as well as reduce fuel emissions whilst in-country.
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