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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 meals, project equipment and materials. As an example, one volunteer working on this project for just two weeks will fund up to 500 school meals for local children from your placement fee alone. In addition to our financial support, the humanitarian aid you provide is invaluable and in recent years, one of our main supported schools has transformed from a three-room rented site to a full-owned, secure plot that boasts six classrooms, a kitchen, toilets, an office and a playground. It has also increased its pupil capacity from 80 to 200, all of whom are fed daily.
Our in-country staff are local residents who are contracted to enhance job security and 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. You will stay in a locally-owned home, living with a Kenyan family in order to enhance your authentic African experience as well as providing funding directly into the local economy during your stay.
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 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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