ABOUT OUR MID/LONG TERM
PROGRAMMES 2005-2006
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Kenya, one
of the most varied, exotic and beautiful lands in
Africa and welcome to the KVDA MLTV
programme/projects 2005-2006.kvda recognizes,
acknowledges and appreciates the noble commitment
of its local, national, regional and international
volunteers and partners to make a valuable contribution
in all forms and in various manner to the MLTV programme
and to the spirit of volunteerism. it is the desire
to help others “to volunteer” on self
that has and still is the cornerstone for building
a better world. for it is the volunteer spirit that
is the source of humanity’s countless development
and humanitarian efforts and aspirations.
Majority of the KVDA
volunteers from all over the globe being of a youthful
spirit KVDA notes that “young people”
everywhere…
- Have aspiration and want to participate
in the lives of their societies.
- are key agents for social change;
economic development and technological innovation.
- Should live under conditions that
encourage their imagination, ideals, energy and
vision to flourish to the benefit of their societies.
- Are confronted by a paradox; to
seek to be integrated into the existing society
to serve as a force to transform it.
- Are also societies to demographic
group at risk with an uncertain future even though
they represent society’s greatest hope.
The volunteers and partners
from all walks of life and different parts of the
world are valuable jewel to the KVDA MLTV programme.
our joint capacity makes us able to move mountains.
our joint capacity cannot be measured. the potential
is still great and upon continued constructive optimum
and sustainable harnessing (since there is a shortage
of voluntary tasks-most of which are well with in
our capacity) the realization of a better world shall
be no dream but a reality.
The KVDA MLTV programme
has been growing stronger and better over time with
the small successes and victories growing more and
bigger. The tough challenges and choices encountered
now and then may seem overwhelming but we are convinced
that each one of us has and will continue to play
his/her role(s) diligently to over come them. let
us all resolve to take more positive steps and combine
our skills with true wisdom to further the true ”spirit”
of voluntarism in service.
General facts.
The KVDA MLTV programme
is part and parcel of KVDA’s objectives which
are as follows:
- to promote peace, understanding,
democracy, justice, development, volunteerism and
information exchange among Kenyans and with in the
international community.
- to recruit men and women from
diverse ethnic national and educational backgrounds
and afford them opportunities to offer voluntary
service to marginalized communities.
- to facilitate participatory development
education among marginalized communities to empower
such community groups to become self-reliant.
- to encourage young men and women
to volunteer and to live and work among marginalized
communities and to share information among themselves
as a means towards alternative education, character
formation and cooperation among them selves.
- to organize voluntary and cross-cultural
work camps locally and internationally in collaboration
with local hosts communities and partner organizations.
- to mobilize human, material and
financial resources with in and across national
boarders from individuals and organizations to afford
voluntary opportunities for young men and women
to support development initiatives among marginalized
communities as well as to further the affairs of
the organization.
- to cooperate with relevant government
sectors and other organizations or individuals sharing
ideas, goals and objectives as the organization
The MLTV programme offers
the volunteer(s) who have a desire to perform voluntary
service.
- a chance to work on a project
useful to the community and act as a catalyst to
local voluntary effort.
- Education through experience.
- Contact with people of different
cultural and social back grounds whilst encouraging
cross-cultural exchanges to breaking down linguistic
and cultural barriers and creating understanding
and appreciation for others.
- an intercultural learning experience
and opportunity to explore a now culture in a deeper
and more respectful way than as a tourist (inquire
more about the KVDA educational tours)
- an integration in to the local
community so as to learn from there host about the
issues which concerns them and there responses.
- an avenue for the betterment
of life, human kind and the world.” affirmative
action - making a difference”
- a platform for these promotion
of a culture of peace friend ship cooperation solidarity
tolerance and understanding on an international,
regional or national level through working together
towards a common goal.
- a channel to provide assistance
to the local projects
- among others in relation to the
dynamics and related aspects of international voluntary
service.
Upon arrival in Kenya, a person
from KVDA at the airport will receive the volunteer(s)
(unless otherwise notified) and an orientation/preparation
session offered before traveling to a project. transport
to and from the project, food and accommodation arrangements
at the project will be taken cared of by KVDA.
The registration /project fees is
180 per month
a volunteer will be placed in his/her
first project of preference but in case of any circumstances
beyond our control, the volunteer shall be placed
in an alternative project of his/preference upon consultations
and encase of such a move this shall be communicated
to our partner(s) and the volunteer(s) as soon as
possible.
A volunteer is encouraged to learn
as much as possible about the partner organization
(ie the sending organization) the host organization
(in this case KVDA) the country (Kenya) and other
related aspects of international travel and stay.
KVDA shall be readily and willing to provide more
information on the projects upon request. from time
to time KVDA shall communicate any useful information
in relation to the MLTV programme/projects to the
partners and volunteers
As far as climate is concerned,
Kenya has a uniquely complicated and unpredictable
shifts and also a combination of climates affected
by the state of various zones (i.e. arid, semi- arid,
lake region, high lands, plains and coastal lands)
it is advisable to be prepared for any climatic condition
to be encountered (either hot/dry, cold/wet, hot/humid
or wet/humid).
The information supplied to the
MLTV programme/projects to our partners and volunteers
is valid. in case of any changes, KVDA will try level
best to notify the partners and volunteers of any
significant change(s) as soon as possible. supplement
information given in relation to the MLTV projects
is the responsibility of KVDA.
All partners and volunteers are
kindly advised to seek for information from the right
and reliable sources and openly raise any burning
issue and avoid speculation that can compromise their
dignity and decorum. KVDA as the host organization
is well placed to guide and advise (partners and volunteers)
on the real situation in Kenya and it’s projects.
kindly trusts KVDA to assist you have a cherished
and memorable stay in Kenya.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years
old, unless otherwise specified/stated.
The official communication language
at the projects is ennglish.partners are kindly advised
to ensure that their volunteers are able to speak,
read and understand Basic English for easy and better
communication.
Volunteers must arrive at the first
day of the project and stay for the whole duration.
if volunteers want to leave early this must be agreed
with the host organization (KVDA) before or on arrival.
However if this happens when the volunteer is at the
project due to circumstances beyond his/her control
{i.e. bereavement, serious illness and such like}
KVDA will take the move in to consideration and take
all possible steps for such appropriately.
Any refunds involving the MLTV programme
/projects shall be made at the discretion of the host
organization {KVDA} where applicable.
If for any valid reason a volunteer
decides not to accept a project for which they have
been confirmed, he/she should inform the partner organization
and the host organization immediately so that a replacement
can be sought. as soon as the placement procedure
begins it is difficult to change.
Volunteers must be ready to take
the initiative, share their time energies to help
a project succeed. this requires common sense, patience
compromise and above all open-minded, good heart and
positive look to challenges to be encountered: and
better too - a good sense of homour. actively learning
and think through your experience -before during and
after-it is an interesting and enriching journey.
It is very important to note that
from the onset, you are taking full responsibility
for your decision to travel. you are bound to think
understand and react to things differently to many
of the people and communities you will work/stay with
/visit /meet-not better, just differently. do not
allow the awareness you gain of a country before hand
close your mind set to the experience to be encountered.
many things and countries turn out to be different
from people’s expectations. lose your preconceptions
with your own experiences after the project and on
your return.
KVDA will at all the times
endeavor to its possible best to offer the volunteers
assistance and guidance to make their stay and experience
in Kenya communities worthwhile.
“Long live spirit
of voluntarism” To our highly esteemed motivated,
interested, partners, please feel free to get in
touch with us and we will be there to offer any
assistance/or clarifications required as far as
the organization and our MLTV Programmes are concerned,
A s a n t e S
a n a !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
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