MTAA was founded in the year 2000 based on the Kenya Session Paper No 4 of 1997. The paper states that; Awareness about AIDS among Kenyans was high, but not matched by comparable behavior change due to diverse socio-cultural, and personal factors.

MTAA envisions a generation free from HIV infection hence is focused on addressing socio-cultural practices that fuel the spread of HIV infection such as wife inheritance, funeral rites among others through Behavior Change and Communication programs. We trust that promoting positive behavior change among HIV positive and negative people is the best approach to ensure the pandemic is addressed and as a result, we educate Men, Young couples, discordant couples, widows, Youth and Adolescents to embrace positive behavior and unlearn negative behavior.

Empowering older couples, young couples, HIV discordant couples, widows, youth and adolescents with knowledge and skills pertaining to the retrogressive socio-cultural practices that fuel the spread of HIV infection to mitigate their vulnerability to HIV and extreme poverty through strategies that will enable them mould their children at the household level.

MTAA currently runs several activities under three thematic areas:

Thematic area one: Health
Health is MTAA’s core thematic area with concentration on HIV prevention.

1. Provision of HIV counseling and Testing services. MTAA has two (2) trained HIV service providers and one (1) counselor supervisor.
2. Behavior Change and Communication trainings
3. Tracing of HIV treatment defaulters and offering treatment adherence counseling
4. Linking clients for further services provided by various partners and government institutions.

Thematic area Two: Education

MTAA supports vulnerable children to pursue their education with priority given to children living with HIV or from HIV affected households. This is done in collaboration with the government and other partners.

1. Provision of HIV counseling and Testing services. MTAA has two (2) trained HIV service providers and one (1) counselor supervisor.
2. Behavior Change and Communication trainings
3. Tracing of HIV treatment defaulters and offering treatment adherence counseling
4. Linking clients for further services provided by various partners and government institutions.
Thematic area Three: Household economic empowerment

MTAA empowers her members to attain economic sustainability. This is done through capacity building on Income Generating Activities (IGAs) and referral to microfinance institutions.
Indoor activities :

• Daily administrative duties: Report writing and compilation, record keeping, communication correspondence ;

• Resource Centre activities: Preparation for hall hire events, offering necessary support to hall hire clients ;

• Organization meetings: Participation in staff meetings, participation in Board meetings, participation in communi-ty planning and implementation committee meetings ;

• General Hygiene activities: Volunteers shall be part of the organization’s scheduled general cleaning activities to ensure proper hygiene and wellbeing of staff and clients.
Outdoor/Field activities :

• Home visits: We conduct home visits for households with registered adolescents living with HIV to monitor their progress and offer psychosocial support ;

• Group visits: Our groups have scheduled meetings which we attend to support them by monitoring their progress and offering necessary guidance ;

• Project monitoring: Currently we are monitoring the local vegetable project by visiting the farms.

The volunteers will be hosted in the family of MTAA Director, Mrs. Gertrude Lwanga where they shall be expected to bond and take part in the daily routines of the family. The family has an enclosed and secure compound with a self-contained room within the main house where the volunteers will stay.

During your stay on this project food will be provided by your host family, volunteer will be provided with three meals a day (break fast, lunch and dinner), food will be prepared by the host with the help of volunteers. Most foods are locally made and fresh produced.

MTAA is located in Mumias-East Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya, approximately 2km from Shianda Market along Lubinu road.

Location: Kakamega County,
Region: Western Kenya,
Village: Shianda

Visit Nairobi National park, Impala Park, City Tour, KICC Roof Top for the Sun set and city view. Giraffe Center, Masaai Mara for Game Drive. The volunteer shall be free to experience the rich natural beauty and culture of Kakamega County and beyond like the Kakamega forest, crying stone, Lake Victoria breeze in Kisumu County among others. We however strongly recommend that they shall be accompanied by at least one staff from MTAA during such trips.

You'll need to meet certain requirements, including age, health, and attitude. You'll also need a passport and visa to enter the country.

1. Age: You must be at least 18 years old (if you are below 18 years you need written consent from a guardian), or the age required by your program ;

2. Language: You should be able to speak at least basic English, or the language required by your program ;

3. Passport: You'll need a valid passport to enter Kenya ;

4. Visa: You'll need a Single Entry Visa or tourist visa to volunteer in Kenya ;

5. Travel insurance: You'll need to have travel and health insurance ;

6. Background check: You may need to provide a criminal background check report ;

7. Vaccinations: You may need to get certain vaccinations before entering Kenya ;

8. Training: You may need to participate in training provided by your organization ;

9. You should also be open-minded, flexible, and patient, and willing to step outside your comfort zone ;

10. A positive attitude towards independent progress of others ;

11. A willingness to adapt to local conditions.

Arrival terminal-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi

Day 1: Arrival and pick up from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya and transfer to host family home or hostel.

Day 2: Morning: registration and start of orientation. About 4 hours lecture at the home of your host. Topics covered during orientation lecture will include East African culture, history, customs, politics, geography, and necessary health precautions, and various other topics, such as the diversity of Kenyan life. Afternoon is free for exploring rural Kenyan life and getting to know your host family.

Orientation will begin in the morning at ACoH offices and you will be picked up from accommodation and taken to the orientation which will be conducted by ACoH staff in Nairobi and cover everything you need to know about your project placement. Introduction to Kenya, and expectations, safety, travel opportuni-ties in Kenya, introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.

Additional requirements :

1. Some programs may have additional requirements, such as a registration fee or program fee ;

2. Medical volunteers may need to provide college enrollment documents ;

3. Volunteers working with children may need to provide a criminal background check report.

Participation fee: 400 Euros per months (12 months).

The project fee or extra fee includes: airport pick up, airport transfer, food, accommodation and host, transport from Nairobi to the project and back to Nairobi after the project, city tour, 2 days host In Nairobi on your arrival and last day after project, 24 hours Agape Centre Of Hope Office Support and project monitoring.

This project is ran all throughout the year and is open to applications at all times.