Volunteer Opportunity

Sagrema foundation Community projects

On-site
Volunteer must be in or near Mfangano Island, Kenya
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Published 21 days ago

Details at a Glance

Start Date
April 30, 2024
8:00 AM GMT+3
End Date
April 26, 2027
11:59 PM GMT+3
Schedule
Weekdays
Time Commitment
A few hours per week
Recurrence
Recurring
Cost
Fee Required: $8
Benefits
Training Provided
Housing Available
Language / Cultural Support Available
Participation
Groups Welcome
Families Welcome
Wheelchair Accessible
International Volunteers Welcome

Description

Sagrema foundation Community projects

WELCOME TO SAGREMA FOUNDATION  

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https://sagremafoundation.wixsite.com/communityempowerment

 (https://g.co/kgs/UswQWC)

We are based on the beautiful Mfangano Island, in the middle of Lake Victoria on the Eastern skirts of the Western region of Kenya, with a local population of 37,000 people. We are a grassroots community based organization operating alongside the community initiating and or improving development projects to eradicate poverty, improve people's lives and care for less fortunate children, widows, widowers, the aged, households and families. Sagrema Foundation is a certificated and licensed organization and has proven an ability to provide transparency and honesty to their multiple contributors. 

To get in touch with us through Email click HERE

if you want to book us on zoom/video call click here ZOOM / VIDEO CALL 

OUR GOALS & PROJECTS

All our projects are ongoing, continuously evolving and therefore change every now and then.

We are grateful for and highly appreciate every donation made on whichever project/goal. We've set ourselves the following six major goals:

GOAL . 1 | BUILD A SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Bringing Health care services closer to the community through the well accessible and affordable Wakinga community health center. For more Information and how you can help us achieve this goal, click here.

GOAL. 2 | CLEAN DRINKING WATER FOR THE COMMUNITY

Improving the community water project by providing easily accessible and clean drinking water to the Wakinga community. For more Information and how you can help us achieve this goal, click here.

GOAL. 3 | FOOD SECURITY FOR THE COMMUNITY

Improving community gardens by transforming them into concrete, sustainable and organic permaculture farming systems. For more Information and how you can help us achieve this goal, click here.

GOAL. 4 | EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY

Empowering and improving local women and youths standards of living. For more Information and how you can help us achieve this goal, click here.

GOAL. 5 | DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOLS

Improving community infrastructure by providing a safe and clean space for the pupils to learn. For more Information and how you can help us achieve this goal, click here.

GOAL. 6 | LOCAL ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY CRITERION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Community environmental initiatives and/or improvement.

You can find a complete summary of all our projects here and an overview on how to help us here.

BOOK FOR A VISIT & STAY WITH US 

To view our service charter click SAGREMA FOUNDATION SERVICE CHARTER

We love hosting people from all over the globe. If you want to come and volunteer with us, stay as a tourist or just travel through, we’d be very happy and love to stay together with you in our family home and be part of the community during your stay. We offer accommodation and three meals a day (full boarding) to everyone at SEVEN Euros per day.  BOOK DIRECT NOW.  We’re looking forward to receiving and accommodating you here, share stories and learn from each other. Please arrange your stay directly, contact us through E-Mail: sagremafoundation@gmail.com: or through Whats App phone numbers; 

+254 720 768 118 or +254 713 422 888

WELCOME TO SAGREMA FOUNDATION  

👇

https://sagremafoundation.wixsite.com/communityempowerment

 (https://g.co/kgs/UswQWC)

We are based on the beautiful Mfangano Island, in the middle of Lake Victoria on the Eastern skirts of the Western region of…

Location

On-site

Mfangano East location Suba west subcounty Homabay County Kenya

Mfangano Island, Kenya
P.O. box 40 -40319, Wakinga community health centre, Mfangano Island, Kenya
Directions

THE TRAVELING GUIDE SUMMARY 

On our website there is page explaining how to reach SAGREMA FOUNDATION in Mfangano island Kenya below is the Link. 

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https://sagremafoundation.wixsite.com/communityempowerment/mfangano-island-kenya

Here's a clear and precise summary travel guide to reach the Sagrema Foundation in Mfangano Island, Kenya:

1. Book a morning flight to Nairobi. (The fight should land in Nairobi at dawn)

2. Book a connecting flight from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, departing Nairobi between 9:00am and 10:00am, arriving at or before noon.

3. Upon departing Nairobi, inform us of your departure time and flight details for airport pickup arrangements.

4. We'll arrange a private vehicle to take you from Kisumu to Mbita upon landing, with a driver waiting at the airport.

5. Upon arrival in Mbita, we'll arrange transportation via water bus, ferry, or engine boat to Mfangano Island, then a motorbike to Wakinga Community Health Centre. (That is where we live)

6. This means you'll land in Nairobi in the morning, fly to Kisumu, travel to Mbita, then to Mfangano Island, all on the same day.

7. We provide guidance and ensure a safe arrival for our visitors and volunteers. Communication will be through WhatsApp, so ensure your phone is fully charged and has data.

8. Please send to us your WhatsApp phone number in advance, it will be the means of communication between us.

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