MID/LONG TERM
PROGRAMMES 2005-2006
Project 2:06 Makongeni self help group.
Name / location
of project
Makongeni self-help
group is located in eastern province, Machakos district,
kathiani division, in Makongeni village. it is about
68km along the nairobi-Mombasa highway. there is a
diversion on the highway to machakos town. from Machakos
town there is an additional distance of about 12km
to kaani trading center and then a distance of 4km
off the Machakos -kitui road to Makongeni village
Project description
it is a community initiative
programme comprising 48 persons both men and women
for HIV/AIDS, environment and socio-economic empowerment
of the rural members.
Type of work / job Volunteer(s)
to the project will be involved in a variety of activities:
Tree nurseries establishment
and tending
Soil conservation
Organic farming
Water supply and sanitation
HIV/aids awareness
Community empowerment and mobilization
Agricultural activities.
Note: the group has a water supply project where member
(s) sell water to public to ensure self-sustainability.
Skills requirement
Basic knowledge in community
development and skills and / or experience will be
highly appreciated.
Basic knowledge and skills and /
or experience in social work
Basic knowledge and skills and /
or experience in environmental matters {conservation
and education}, tree nurseries establishment and soil
conservation will be an advantage
Basic knowledge and skills
and / or experience in capacity building and agriculture
will be an advantage.
Duration
3-6 Months for Mid-Term
volunteers and over 6 months for Long-Term volunteers.
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.
Other facts:
The nearest trading center is within
the village and other ones a few kilometers away -
A transport (minibus) connection point - 3.5km away
- For a wide variety of shopping possibilities, one
has to travel 17km to Machakos Town - Reliable communication
services are in Machakos Town
Telephone services - some public
and mobile phones accessible less than a kilometer
away
Water is available in plenty, clean
and wholesome.
Accommodation will be a family
stay.
There’s no electricity in
the project.
The biggest hospital is in
Machakos Town and there is also a dispensary nearby
{a distance of 4km}
Number of Volunteers Required
A maximum of three {3}
volunteers at any given time. Volunteers must start
serving in the project at the given time either on
the beginning or middle of the month.
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