Nyamira missionaries was founded and registered with social development in 2002 in Kenya.
The organization is located at Nyaramba -Nyamira County in South Nyanza Region of Kenya.
The organization consists of 137 members consisting men, women, youth who vary the age of 18 years to even 80 years. The organization has the office at Nyaramba market in Nyamira county about 10 km from Nyamira town on way to Ikonge town ship center.
The organization is managed is managed by executive committee that consists of chairperson, vice chairperson, the secretary, Vice Secretary, Treasurer and 5 members.

VISION
To be the best cultural performers and handicraft makers in Kenya
MISSION
To create an environment where personal and cultural change that support each other in the context of community.

The project attracts local and international travellers who come to relax and watch the following activities:

a. The traditional Gusii cultural dances. These live performances that one session takes 1 hour. The dance troupe dances all Gusii cultural styles in African attires .It offers entertainment, education and information. The dance is quite vigorous and moving.

b. The artefacts are also displayed for general viewing and sale for both local and international visitors. These items are made by group members and it is one way of raising the income to up keep the organization and create self-employment for the members who always assemble at organization center to engage in this activity. They are professional and they have had exchange program with Burundi and Malawi in the past. The organization is looking for partners and volunteers from local and international level to run the program.

c. The volunteers’ rooms that are self-contained ,clean, have warm water, and have even all facilities even for cooking for those local and international tourists who may wish to prepare for their own choice of food. The rooms are allocated at organization offices in good conducive environment with security and friendly neighbouhood. The organization welcomes local and international tourists to come for holidays and weekends to its facilities.

d. The organization engages in African beautiful baskets weaving that takes place at its organization premises .They sell locally and internationally. Therefore the organization is looking for partners and volunteers to create the market in Kenya and across the country.

Volunteer tasks :

• Take care of orphans ;
• Weaving ;
• Art work ;
• Women training on self-awareness and confidence building ;
• Women training on entrepreneurship skills and financial management ;
• Meetings and media campaign on women empowerment in leadership ;
• Home visits and topical discussion with the local people.

Home stay and the volunteer is entitled to private room but will share other amenities and meals with the host family. It is convenient for the volunteer to carry sleeping bag, mat and personal effects.

KVDA has a memorandum of understanding with the host project regarding the project costs with appropriate procedures, checks and balances.

There are no washing machines in the institution and the volunteer will be guided on how to wash clothes. Water is available at the hosting house from springs and it is important to preserve water at all times due to its scarcity and cooperation with the hosts will be highly appreciated.

KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns.

Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.

There is electricity connection at the project and volunteers can charge their electric appliances.

However, the Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project.

Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!

Kenya is replete with a lot of interesting and natural spectacular sites of interest that would capture the imagination of volunteers.

From the tour to the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve to visits to local community beholding sights, the volunteers have the previledge to make choices that would fundamentally make the difference.

The project also offers a perfect opportunity for people who enjoy being close to nature and are interested in the spectacular setting that traditional way of living in the heartland of the African culture would enrich your cultural heritage

This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch, flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others

Terminal Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is the port of arrival and KVDA will designate a driver for the airport pick up.

We strongly advice volunteers against getting taxis on their own without reference to KVDA due to the obvious risks and in case of any challenges on arrival kindly contact KVDA via mobile telephone 0721650357

KVDA RESIDENCE :
Volunteers will be driven to the Nairobi South YMCA Hostel located 15 Kilometers away from the airport where they will be accommodated ahead of their placement to the project.

The residence is situated in the serene environment with amble space for recreation and spectacular setting as the inauguration of volunteering to make a difference in the world.

Financial contribution :

The project participation fee is Euro 300 per month paid upfront on arrival to the cover costs stipulated for the entire duration of the project.
Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes.

PROJECT START DATES :

• Volunteers can join the project at any time of the year.
• The placement duration is flexible depending on the availability of the volunteer
• 1-day orientation seminar will be done in Nairobi

Financial contribution :

 The project participation fee is Euro 300 per month paid upfront on arrival to the cover costs stipulated for the entire duration of the project.
 Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes.
What is included in the participation fee?
 Return transfers from the airport.
 Full board at the project (Accommodation and meals provided at the project)
 Orientation, evaluation and monitoring
 Volunteer mentorship
What is not included in the participation fee?
 Travel to and from the project. The volunteer will be required to pay for the bus tickets
 Refreshments outside the project