MID/LONG TERM
PROGRAMMES 2005-2006
Project 2:05 Karago
primary school&Kathera Self Help Group..
Name/ location of the project
Kara go primary school is located in eastern province,
embu district, kieni division, kieni south location
a distance of 250km from the Nairobi city to Embu
town. From the makutano junction, it is about 22km
to Kara go primary school. it is a journey of about
3 ½ hours.
Project description
it is a learning institution for primary school pupils
and nursery children comprising of 210 pupils at the
ratio of 109 to 101 girls. the institution consists
of 8 classes with nine (9) teaching staff, 6 males
and 3 females and a youth empowerment group to assist
the youth within the kieni community. .
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching mathematics,
art subjects, English, and science.
Introduction of a foreign language
Organization, coordination and participation in extra-curricular
activities like athletics, football, etc
Coordination of clubs in the school like scouting,
athletics, drama, music, etc
Skills requirement
Teaching skills and / or experience.
ability and willingness to organize, coordinate and
participate in extra-curricular activities and club
affairs
Duration
0- 3-months, 0-6 months
for mid-term volunteers and over 6-12 months for long-term
volunteers, though preference is given to (1) one
year for a solid performance assessment.
Basic facts
Upon arrival to Kenya,
an orientation session / preparation seminar will
be offered. Transport to and from the project, food
and accommodation arrangements will be taken care
of by KVDA.
Climatic conditions
are as follows: -
Environment - green and bushy with many trees. it
is a hilly region.
The coldest months include June, July and partly august.
Temperatures range from 25 - 27 degrees centigrade
though there are variations depending on the season.
{at times it can be below 20 degrees centigrade during
the cold season}. but it is generally warm.
the altitude is over 1800m above the sea level.
Other facts
There is a health facility near - 2km away
A village trading center - 2km away
For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one
has to travel 8km to Runyenjes town or Embu town.
The biggest hospital is in embu town - 8km away
Mount Kenya is about 70km away from the project, which
is about a 1-hour drive.
Kirimiri forest /hills with mokeys
Gitwa falls and caves
Kirimiri water falls.
Number of volunteers required
a maximum of {3} three from January to mid-November
at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in
the project at the given time either in January for
the 1st term, may for the 2nd term or September for
the 3rd term of the school’s running schedule.
Schools normally break for a three- to four- week
holiday during the months of April, august and December;
but also in the months of April and august, holiday
tuition/remedial classes do take place.
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