Giving Back While in Nairobi ....

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Natalie ElaineMember02 October 2010 14:31:59

Want to give back while in Nairobi? Join us! We're a group of expats/locals working together to build a sustainable fundraising/volunteer structure for a children's home in Nairobi. The possibility for growth is infinite. We've got dreams - but more importantly - a structure of community organizing tools to support them.

Please contact me if you're interested in joining. We're looking for anyone and everyone that's passionate about giving children a shot at this gift called life. The work will involve strategy, recruitment, design ... I can promise your skills will be used and appreciated.

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Quick about me: I'm a relocated community organizer trained under Marshal Ganz. I recently worked on projects with NGO's and underrepresented populations in Boston MA. I've been in Nairobi for about a month and have been working on this project since I arrived ...

FeeAcerViP02 October 2010 20:17:22

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Welcome to Expat.com, Natalie
Maybe you could also insert an ad in Nairobi's Classifieds under Community -> Clubs, Associations, Volunteers subsection. It might help.
Arlette

kanyambuMember14 June 2011 10:05:14

You are doing a great job. Keep it up. I should join you.

SidneyWellsNew member16 June 2011 03:08:47

Thats great,i should join.
Got an email or something you can be reached with other than the forum??
Thanks!

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor17 June 2011 17:46:23

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Yes, good idea, but why only one childrens home? What about an organisation that can network with several establishments? Some sort of sponsorship for street children perhaps. Your narrow focus bothers me a little.

chrismoro entActive member20 June 2011 10:33:43

Am involved in working with children and families leaving in the slums wings-of-mercy.org and would be interested if we can partner with your group to make a difference Roger

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor20 June 2011 16:24:41

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Please don't forget that 'giving back' can also involve buying Kenyan products (furniture, clothes etc) wherever possible.

hannahinafricaNew member24 June 2011 09:53:51

If you're looking for a variety of worthy orphanages to spend your time with in the Nairobi area, please check out Flying Kites Oasis (flyingkitesglobal.org/oasis). We currently work with 16 children's homes in and around Nairobi to help them implement a sustainable business model. We connect them with the tools, resources and education needed to provide a higher standard of care to their children. These homes have submitted to audits and are held accountable for any incoming funds, ensuring that your volunteer money and hours are spent honestly and effectively.

Our 16 homes present a variety of ways volunteers can best share their skills, whether it be assisting in a medical clinic, teaching/tutoring in a classroom setting, counseling abused children, running sports clinics or art programs, our homes offer opportunities for all to get involved.

Oasis sources volunteers to each home, ensuring that all fees are sent directly to the orphanage, rather than bringing in a profit. I would be happy to speak further about the various opportunities available to volunteers: hannah@flyingkitesglobal.org, 0703 413 423

Thanks!

ChristineViP24 June 2011 12:07:15

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Hi hannahinafrica,

Please post your advert in the Nairobi classifieds > community section - volunteers..

Thank you.

robatimoNew member03 August 2011 16:33:45

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I do the same here in nairobi.

may be if you could be in touch I may shre some experience.
and may be show you around homes which we partner with.

Blessings

Robert

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