New year, new volunteers! We arrived at the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre in the evening of the 7th of January and were warmly welcomed by all the kids. But our start in Kenya was unfortunately not the best… first our flight was cancelled, we were rebooked on new flights with two layovers and different arrival …
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After a long preparation phase in Germany, the time in the MCC began for the three of us in November. The arrival was equally warm and we were immediately accepted into the MCC family. The kitchen, the goat barn, the rabbit hutches and Emma’s vegetable garden were shown and explained to us on the day …
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“We only realize what it is and what it was when we have to say goodbye.” Our three-month stay here at the MCC is coming to an end. It’s crazy… how quickly time flies. September started with a two-day workshop at the Secondary School, which we were also able to attend. The classes ‘Form …
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August is over and so school starts again after four weeks of vacation. “One man’s sorrow is another man’s joy.” We are very grateful that we were able to experience the holidays during our stay, as the relationship with the children has become much more intense due to the many hours spent together and we …
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Four weeks have passed and so a third of our stay here at the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre is already over. Unbelievable how fast time flies. We are Antonia and Rebekka from Germany and have the honor of volunteering here in Kenya from July to September. We are 19 and 20 years old and together …
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Our time at the MCC began in March and after a few days of settling in, we already had several good ideas to keep the children busy and offer them new experiences. Shortly before Easter, our first activity began. With the help of the children, we painted and cut out Easter decorations, which were hung …
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In a world where tradition meets modernity and youth are searching for answers, the need for comprehensive sexuality education is more important than ever. Especially in a country like Kenya, where in 2024 an estimated 21% of girls and women between the ages of 15 and 49 will have suffered some form of genital mutilation …
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A country-to-country exchange with our Kenyan team over the last few years has proven to be very valuable for both sides. That’s why this year it was our director who we were able to welcome back to Munich after five years. The summer temperatures that awaited him at the beginning of April may have contributed …
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A lot has happened on the Shamba this month! The beans and lentils have been harvested, fields have been dug up and the foundations for the water tanks are being built. We were even able to sell parts of the proceeds for the first time. Furthermore, annual plans for the cultivation of the land have …
Continue reading “2024-02 internship report by Christian, Maria, Antonia und Anna”
With the new month, there was also something new for the children to learn. Together with them, we held a workshop on the topic of “washing hands”. Firts of all, we first playfully worked out how germs spread and that it is therefore important to wash your hands regularly. Afterwards, we discussed the individual steps …
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