NECOFA/FKSW Internship

The main purpose of our ongoing efforts is to support community development in rural areas of the country. Through a variety of activities, we also provide unique opportunities for Kenyans and non-Kenyans to interact and work together; to experience the rich and diverse cultural traditions of the Kenyan people; to learn about community development and other topics of interest, such as health, governance, education, politics and livelihood; and to visit game parks, heritage and other sites of interest, and different geographical areas throughout the country. We strongly encourage you to come ready to learn!

Internships are designed to fit your interests and time frame, and may be scheduled at any time of year, provided that staff are available to work with you. We recommend at least two months for and internship, with one month as the minimum. Your base will be Molo, Kenya, where NECOFA has their office, but your activities will quite possibly take you to other locations as well. You may be able to receive university credit for your participation.

Activities

During your time in Kenya, you might be involved in one or more of the following projects:

• School gardens in local primary schools
• Community garden project in Molo and arid Baringo
• Tree planting with a community
• Painting a classroom
• Assisting at a medical camp
• Helping with a school program
• Participating in environmental conservation - wildlife, rivers and lakes, tree planting
• Assisting a women's self help group to plant mulberry trees for silk worms
• Community-led peace building initiatives
• Working with a community self-help group to develop new skills

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