Nonprofit

Orbit Village Project

Sevierville, TN | orbitvillage.org/

  • About Us

    The Orbit Village Project is located outside of Nairobi, Kenya, and its home base is Sevierville, Tennessee, USA. The project is a 501c3 with no paid staff besides Kenyan workers in the Nairobi project. The project is 100% supported by donations.

    Summary of Orbit Village Project's Work:

    • Education: Orbit School of the Cross educates over 400 students, primarily orphans and HIV victims, from Pre-K to 12th grade. The school is a KCSE and KCPE testing center. Orbit graduates work in Kenya and eight other countries. Eight Orbit young adults are in college and many graduates are employed there.
    • Care: Orbit serves 1,300 nutritious meals weekly to 480 children and staff. The Home-Based Care Program supports 80 needy families with groceries bi-monthly. The Orbit Village Medical Clinic provides healthcare to hundreds, though it is not open full-time. Social workers assist 73 HIV+ clients.
    • Housing: Orbit Child Refuge houses 90 orphaned children, with 114 people residing in the Orbit Village.
    • Employment: The project employs 53+ Kenyans in various roles and 15 Orbit graduates within the project.
    • Community Service: About 1,000 Christmas Baskets are distributed annually to children and families at Orbit and two other locations. A well-stocked library serves the community, and a second project, originating from an internally displaced people camp in 2008, supports people from the Mathare Valley.
    • Investment in the Future: Over 1,000 people benefit from the Orbit Village yearly, improving their lives and contributing to Kenya's development. The project helps families overcome challenges and build a brighter future for the next generations of Kenyans.

    The Orbit Village Project is located outside of Nairobi, Kenya, and its home base is Sevierville, Tennessee, USA. The project is a 501c3 with no paid staff besides Kenyan workers in the Nairobi project. The project is 100% supported by donations.

    Summary of Orbit Village Project's Work:

    • Education: Orbit School of the Cross educates over 400 students, primarily orphans and HIV victims, from Pre-K to 12th grade. The school is a KCSE and KCPE testing center. Orbit graduates work in Kenya and eight other countries. Eight Orbit young adults are in college and many graduates are employed there.
    • Care: Orbit serves 1,300 nutritious meals weekly to 480 children and staff. The Home-Based Care Program supports 80 needy families with groceries bi-monthly. The Orbit Village Medical Clinic provides healthcare to hundreds, though it is not open full-time. Social workers assist 73 HIV+ clients.
    • Housing: Orbit Child Refuge houses 90 orphaned children, with 114 people residing in the…

    Issue Areas Include

    Location & Contact

    Current listings by Orbit Village Project

    Volunteer OpportunitiesLocationDate Posted
    Volunteer (with Stipend) Project ManagerNairobi, Nairobi County, KenyaSeptember 4, 2024
    Volunteer Project ManagerNairobi, Nairobi County, KenyaAugust 13, 2024
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.