KENYA VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

MID/LONG TERM PROGRAMMES 2005-2006

Project 2:13 LAWAMAKI WOMEN GROUP & EDUCATIONAL PROJECT

Name / Location of the Project

Lawamaki Women Group & educational Project is located in Nyanza Province, Kisumu District, Nyahera Division, on the Western highlands of Kenya along the Kisumu – Kakamega Road. It is a four-hour journey of about 340km from the Nairobi City and an additional 10km to Kiboswa from the Kisumu bus terminal.

Project Description

It is basically a women group involved in the initiation of HIV/AIDS projects covering Home-Based Care (HBC), care for the infected and affected victims who are mainly the orphans and widows of the pandemic and the empowerment of the mentioned persons.

Type of Work / Job Description

The institution needs a social worker and medical personnel.

Skills Requirement

Social work skills and / or experience.

Knowledge and skills and/or experience in health issues and general nursing.

Readiness to be involved in community empowerment

One with agricultural skills and / or experience is also highly welcome.

Duration

03,O-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. Note: The area is situated only a few kilometers from the equator. Most of the people in the area practice mixed farming {livestock keeping and crop farming}.

Climatic Conditions

Environment - Mostly green throughout the year with an annual average rainfall of over 1500mm.
Temperatures range from 24 - 26 degrees Centigrade though there are variations depending on the season. Mornings may be cold most of the time.
The area is about 1157m above the sea level.

Other facts

The nearest hospital a government health institution {The Nyahera District Hospital} in Nyahera. There is also a private clinic in Kiboswa, which is a distance of three and a half kilometers away from the project site.

Communication services are diverse, reliable and cheaper in Kisumu City.

Number of Volunteers Required

A maximum of {3} three from January to December at any open time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given time. Volunteers must start serving in the project at the given time either on the beginning or middle of the month.