We cannot believe that this is our last report and the end of our stay at the MCC. Time passed by so fast!! We had an amazing time with lots of new experiences and nice moments together. Now when we know everyone and everything and feel comfortable with our daily life, it’s time to say …
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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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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 …
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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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On October 19th, after a long journey, we finally arrived at the MCC and were warmly welcomed. First, we were given a tour of the area and met a few of the staff of the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre and the Secondary School. When the children came back from school in the afternoon, we immediately …
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