volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
Code:ASTO 08
Where:Gapé Avélébé (Zio -Togo)
Number of volunteers:16
Language:French
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21+
Dans le village de Gapé-Avélébé comme dans la plupart des villages enclavés du Togo les conditions sanitaires et hygiéniques sont considérablement inadéquates avec les normes. Faute d’absence des latrines, les populations locales sont obligées de déféquer à l’air libre et dans la brousse. Ceci les expose aux maladies parasitaires et aux morsures des reptiles comme le serpent. Sollicitée par le Comité Villageois de Développement (CDV), ASTOVOT a proposé dans une démarche participative et inclusive avec les autorités locales du village d’initier la construction des latrines ECOSAN. Les latrines ECOSAN sont des types de latrines écologiques à fosse sèche, c’est-à-dire qu’on ne doit faire usage que d’une très faible quantité d’eau au cours de son utilisation ou de son entretien. Ce sont des latrines réalisées hors sol dont la fosse est recouverte de dalletes en béton. Ces latrines séparent les urines des déchets humains ; les déchets tombent dans les fosses et les urines dans un réservoir, ce qui rend ces latrines moins odorantes que les autres. Les déchets peuvent être utilisés comme du compost pour fertiliser le sol pour l’agriculture.
TACHES A FAIRE POUR LES VOLONTAIRES : Dans le cadre de ce projet, le village mettre à la disposition des volontaires des matériaux comme le sable, graviers, l’eau et aussi de la main d’œuvre si nécessaire. C’est leur contribution pour la réalisation du projet. ASTOVOT et ses volontaires fourniront à leur tour : ciments, tôles, tuyauterie, menuiserie, main d’ouvre, et divers matériels. Identification des lieux de la construction des latrines Ecosan Mobilisations des ressources nécessaires pour les travaux de construction ; Aider le maçon et le menuisier dans les travaux de construction des latrines ; Organisation des séances de sensibilisation sur l’entretien des latrines Ecosan et sur l’utilisation de ses composts ; Organisation de la cérémonie de remise des latrines Ecosan construites dans le village
L’ONG Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) a plus de 60 ans d’expérience dans le service volontaire international. Chaque année, elle accueille de nombreux volontaires venant des quatre coins du monde sur ses différents projets de volontariat court, moyen et long terme (3 semaines à 12 mois) au Togo. Ces projets permettent aux volontaires nationaux environ deux cents (200) de côtoyer les volontaires internationaux et de créer un réel échange interculturel tout au long de l’année. Membre du Comité de Coordination du Service Volontaire International (CCSVI- UNESCO) et de Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO), ASTOVOT est en partenariat avec plusieurs organisations du volontariat en Europe, en Asie, Aux Etats Unis, au Canada et en Afrique. Ses projets portent surtout sur le développement communautaire à travers la promotion de l’éducation et de la citoyenneté, la santé, le social, la protection de l’environnement et l’apprentissage interculturel, la rénovation et la construction des infrastructures sociocollectives.
Lieu du projet : GAPE AVELEBE (Togo) Gapé Avélébé est situé dans le sud du Togo ; environ 75 km de Lomé dans la préfecture de ZIO avec environ 6000 habitants. Le milieu dispose d’un seul Collège d’Enseignement Général (CEG) pour 4 villages : Avélébé Avégan, Lokodopé et Kpévé. Il possède un climat de type savane avec une température moyenne annuelle de 27,3 °C et des précipitations d'environ 692,3 mm par an, plus importantes en été qu'en hiver. Le village vit principalement de l'agriculture. LOISIRS En marge des activités principales du chantier, plusieurs autres activités sont organisées comme : les balades de découverte, les randonnées, des sorties festives, les rencontres culturelles. Ces activités permettent aux volontaires de rentrer en contact avec les populations locales mais aussi de découvrir la culture togolaise. Pendant les week-ends les excursions collectives sont organisées par les volontaires et leurs animateurs pour découvrir les sites touristiques de la région où se déroule le chantier. Il est à noter que les dépenses liées aux excursions et aux sorties des volontaires ne sont pas inclues dans les frais de participation.
HÉBERGEMENT Les conditions de logement sont généralement rudimentaires, simples et spécifiques par rapport au lieu de la réalisation du projet. Sur place, les volontaires sont logés par groupe de trois ou quatre personnes par chambre. La mixité par chambre dépend de l’organisation collective des volontaires eux-mêmes. Selon certains lieux, les volontaires peuvent utiliser des toilettes sèches et des douches sans l’eau à l’intérieur. L’association met à la disponibilité des volontaires des nattes en plastique ou en mousse. Les volontaires qui ont des sacs de couchage peuvent les apporter avec eux si c’est possible. Accès à l’eau potable sur le chantier. Par contre l’accès à l’électricité et à l’Internet peut être limité. Cela est dû respectivement au délestage et aux difficultés d’accès au réseau internet. NOURRITURE Durant tout le chantier, ce sont les volontaires eux-mêmes qui prépareront leurs propres repas. Une organisation interne permettra de créer des groupes qui s’alterneront pour vaquer aux différentes tâches domestiques y compris la cuisine. Les produits alimentaires utilisés pour la cuisine sont importés, locaux et parfois bio. Le régime alimentaire de chaque volontaire sera pris en compte dans la préparation des repas. Les volontaires auront accès aux fruits tropicaux comme les bananes, oranges,ananas, mangues, avocats, papayes...etc.
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Code:SAVWA 0086
Where:Atteridgeville
Number of volunteers:4
Language:English
Extra-Fee:260 EUR
Age:21+
Providing support and care to orphans and improving their emotional situations and their level of acceptance with daily routines one of the orphan care home called Kingdom Life (Atteridgeville). Kingdom Life Children’s Centre . A good-hearted woman resident in Atteridgeville realizing the urgent need for caring for the children in the area with no other place to go has established this home. Initially time and effort was invested in establishing, registering and organizing the affairs of the Home. The focus currently is to create better opportunities for the children to develop in a stable and caring environment, and to improve their life skills.
It is of paramount importance to us to render services and programs that is in the best interest of every individual child. Just as soon as you think you've seen the worst of cases, you come across yet another one. Abusers don't discriminate against colour, creed or age. Child Abuse is rife in South Africa and unfortunately not nearly enough is being done to protect the future of our country, the children. Government is shirking their responsibility when it comes to providing for destitute families therefore making it increasingly difficult for the poorest of the poor to survive. Abuse & Poverty are the main contributing factors to street children and abandoned baby statistics in our country. Volunteers will get first hand activities such as baby minding and cleaning the house. Other activities will be mentioned with consultation with volunteers as well as matron consultation what exactly needs to be carried out during the work camp.
The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA) will contribute towards the development of South African communities both urban and rural through local, national, regional and international volunteers to work together towards the cultural, economic, socio- political well-being of young people and marginalised persons or groups through empowerment work camps programs and promotion of sustainable development. The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association shall work and collaborate with other Volunteer driven organisation, Regional Work Camp Associations, and organisations. South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association is a member of Southern African Workcamp Cooperation (SAWC), Partner with Service Civil International (SCI), Full member of Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and Partner Member of Alliance if European Voluntary Service Organisations.
Language: The community has multi-cultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Sotho, Zulu, and Tshwana to name a few. Weekends are meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture. What to bring: Warm clothes, Sleeping bag (if possible), sun cream, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, Raincoat, light working clothes during working hours and warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly; Torch or flash light. Do not bring jewellery or items of personal value please.
Accommodation will be in rooms at the project centre. Participants will be required to bring their sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is running water. The accommodation and workplace have flushing toilets and does have electricity.
1. To be open-minded and “doer” type 2. Ready to stand out in front of the others and coordinate the children 3. Any knowledge of musical instrument, singing or dancing is highly welcome 4. Please bring some typical food & cookies & recipes & pictures & flags and if possible musical pieces, songs, instruments 5. Please also bring for the children (if it’s possible) clothes& toys that you don’t need and personal care products 6. Meals should be prepared by the volunteers for themselves (breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner as well) – based on available ingredients for the day.
Book your tickets to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport located upstairs of the Arrival Lounge to Pretoria station. Purchase a train card once you exit the airport to follow online on www.gautrain.co.za This is a world class train safe and reliable. You will change train at Marlboro station take train going towards Pretoria station on Platform A upstairs. Once at Pretoria station just wait for SAVWA official to pick you up.
Extra info: The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260 and this covers simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, communication prior to, during and after the camp. Please note that this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria.
Code:KVDA/STV/08D
Where:Hamisi, Vihiga County, Western Kenya
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:300 EUR
Age:21+
Project overview Happy Me Happy You is a community-based organization set up to break the cycle of poverty in communities in Western Kenya. The group is passionate not only to support beneficiaries but enhancing the program at the grassroots to make the difference. The CBO has children as the priority with the number of students growing rapidly. The majority of the children are orphans who have grown up in extreme poverty with food scarcity By supplementing their nutritional needs, providing clean water and other basic necessities, the CBO is dedicated to provide a conducive environment for learning. The CBO supports parents and guardians to break the cycle of poverty in the community through food supplies, water filters, seedlings and generally enhancing the food security situation. THEME: Girl child education Girls’ education goes beyond getting girls into school. It is also about ensuring that girls learn and feel safe while in school; complete all levels of education with the skills to effectively compete in the labor market; learn the socio-emotional and life skills necessary to navigate and adapt to a changing world; make decisions about their own lives; and contribute to their communities and the world. Girls’ education is a strategic development priority. Better educated women tend to be healthier, participate more in the formal labor market, earn higher incomes, have fewer children, marry at a later age, and enable better health care and education for their children, should they choose to become mothers. All these factors combined can help lift households, communities, and nations out of poverty. According to UNESCO estimates, 130 million girls between the age of 6 and 17 are out of school and 15 million girls of primary-school age— half of them in sub-Saharan Africa— will never enter a classroom. Poverty remains the most important factor for determining whether a girl can access an education. For example, in Nigeria, only 4 percent of poor young women in the North West zone can read, compared with 99 percent of rich young women in the South East. Studies consistently reinforce that girls who face multiple disadvantages — such as low family income, living in remote or underserved locations, disability or belonging to a minority ethno-linguistic group — are farthest behind in terms of access to and completion of education. Violence also negatively impacts access to education and a safe environment for learning. For example, in Haiti, recent research highlights that one in three Haitian women (ages 15 to 49) has experienced physical and/or sexual violence, and that of women who received money for sex before turning 18 years old, 27 percent reported schools to be the most common location for solicitation. Child marriage is also a critical challenge. Child brides are much more likely to drop out of school and complete fewer years of education than their peers who marry later. This affects the education and health of their children, as well as their ability to earn a living. According to a recent report, more than 41,000 girls under the age of 18 marry every day and putting an end to the practice would increase women’s expected educational attainment, and with it, their potential earnings. According to estimates, ending child marriage could generate more than $500 billion in benefits annually each year Every day, girls face barriers to education caused by poverty, cultural norms and practices, poor infrastructure, violence, and fragility. The WBG has joined with governments, civil society organizations, multilateral organization, the private sector, and donors to advance multi-sectoral approaches to overcome these challenges. Working together with girls and women, the WBG focus includes: Providing conditional cash transfers, stipends or scholarships; Reducing distance to school; Targeting boys and men to be a part of discussions about cultural and societal practices; Ensuring gender-sensitive curricula and pedagogies; Hiring and training qualified female teachers; Building safe and inclusive learning environments for girls and young women; Ending child/early marriage; and Addressing violence against girls and women
Manual work and Intercultural activities: Teaching children Playing with children, engage in social activities and games Cook and serve meals Farm to provide food, interact with parents Assist in classroom construction and maintain roads around the school Engage in team building activities with staff, fetch water for cooking and cleaning Empowering the vulnerable in society with focus on children Home visits to the orphans and the vulnerable in society Inter-cultural education to foster global cooperation
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, nonpolitical and membership organization which is non-sectarian and nonprofit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Hamisi, Vihiga County, Western Kenya Project Location: The project is located in Kipkiran village, Kipchekwen sub-location, Banja location of Vihiga County. The project is located 15 Kms from Majengo township along the main Kisumu-Kakamega road. Airport pick-up services: This will be done subject to provision of full flight details. The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement. EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. 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 also recommended. There is electricity connection at the project and solar energy in case of power outages and the volunteers can charge electric appliances at the project.
Orientation: Will be done on 9th August 2023 at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel in Nairobi and the team will leave for the project on the morning of 10th August 2023 WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER? Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport, KVDA administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and monitoring WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Excursion activities, transport to and from the project, local travel, personal effects, needs and wants.
Code:ASTO 09
Where:Yéviépé (Kloto -Togo)
Number of volunteers:12
Language:French
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21+
Chaque été, ASTOVOT organise en collaboration avec le village de Yéviépé, un chantier international d’animations socio-éducatives et de soutien scolaire avec le village de Yéviépé. Les activités se déroulent à la fois dans la bibliothèque construite par ASTOVOT et dans l’enceinte de l’école primaire du village de Yéviépé. Les volontaires offrent non seulement un cadre d’épanouissement aux enfants du village à travers plusieurs activités ludiques et culturelles mais dispensent également des cours de mathématiques, l’anglais et le français aux élèves avant la rentrée prochaine des classes.
TACHES A FAIRE POUR LES VOLONTAIRES : Les matinées sont consacrées aux cours de soutien scolaire aux élèves du primaire et du collège dans les matières où ils éprouvent le plus de difficultés. Les volontaires interviendront notamment dans l’apprentissage de la langue française (lecture, écriture, conjugaison, expression écrite et orale, etc.) ; en mathématiques et aussi en anglais ; Les après-midis consistent à l’organisation des jeux et diverses animations dans la bibliothèque du village ou à l’extérieur (concours de lecture, de dessins, de chants et de danses, sport …), rédaction d’un recueil de contes, projections de films pour les enfants.
L’ONG Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) a plus de 60 ans d’expérience dans le service volontaire international. Chaque année, elle accueille de nombreux volontaires venant des quatre coins du monde sur ses différents projets de volontariat court, moyen et long terme (3 semaines à 12 mois) au Togo. Ces projets permettent aux volontaires nationaux environ deux cents (200) de côtoyer les volontaires internationaux et de créer un réel échange interculturel tout au long de l’année. Membre du Comité de Coordination du Service Volontaire International (CCSVI- UNESCO) et de Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO), ASTOVOT est en partenariat avec plusieurs organisations du volontariat en Europe, en Asie, Aux Etats Unis, au Canada et en Afrique. Ses projets portent surtout sur le développement communautaire à travers la promotion de l’éducation et de la citoyenneté, la santé, le social, la protection de l’environnement et l’apprentissage interculturel, la rénovation et la construction des infrastructures sociocollectives.
Lieu du projet : Yéviépé (Kloto / Togo) Situé à 12 km de la ville de Kpalimé sur la route la reliant au village de Nyivé à la frontière TogoGhana, Yéviépé est fondé à la fin du 18ième siècle. Avec une population d’environ 3000 habitants, il est entouré des villages de Kpadapé au Nord, de Kalakala à l’Est, de Nyivé au Sud et de Womé à l’Ouest. La population est essentiellement agricole et les activités reposent sur la culture du maïs, du haricot, du manioc, de l’igname et du riz. Il existe une école primaire et un collège accueillant les élèves de six villages voisins. LOISIRS En marge des activités principales du chantier, plusieurs autres activités sont organisées comme : les balades de découverte, les randonnées, des sorties festives, les rencontres culturelles. Ces activités permettent aux volontaires de rentrer en contact avec les populations locales mais aussi de découvrir la culture togolaise. Pendant les week-ends les excursions collectives sont organisées par les volontaires et leurs animateurs pour découvrir les sites touristiques de la région où se déroule le chantier. Il est à noter que les dépenses liées aux excursions et aux sorties des volontaires ne sont pas inclues dans les frais de participation.
HÉBERGEMENT Les conditions de logement sont généralement rudimentaires, simples et spécifiques par rapport au lieu de la réalisation du projet. Sur place, les volontaires sont logés par groupe de trois ou quatre personnes par chambre. La mixité par chambre dépend de l’organisation collective des volontaires eux-mêmes. Selon certains lieux, les volontaires peuvent utiliser des toilettes sèches et des douches sans l’eau à l’intérieur. L’association met à la disponibilité des volontaires des nattes en plastique ou en mousse. Les volontaires qui ont des sacs de couchage peuvent les apporter avec eux si c’est possible. Accès à l’eau potable sur le chantier. Par contre l’accès à l’électricité et à l’Internet peut être limité. Cela est dû respectivement au délestage et aux difficultés d’accès au réseau internet. NOURRITURE Durant tout le chantier, ce sont les volontaires eux-mêmes qui prépareront leurs propres repas. Une organisation interne permettra de créer des groupes qui s’alterneront pour vaquer aux différentes tâches domestiques y compris la cuisine. Les produits alimentaires utilisés pour la cuisine sont importés, locaux et parfois bio. Le régime alimentaire de chaque volontaire sera pris en compte dans la préparation des repas. Les volontaires auront accès aux fruits tropicaux comme les bananes, oranges,ananas, mangues, avocats, papayes...etc.
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Code:ASTO 10
Where:Agomé Tomégbé (Kloto-Togo)
Number of volunteers:12
Language:French
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21+
Chaque été, ASTOVOT organise en collaboration avec les autorités locales du village de Agomé Tomégbé, un chantier international d’animations socio-éducatives et de soutien scolaire au profit des enfants du village. Les activités se déroulent dans l’enceinte du collège du village. Les volontaires offrent non seulement un cadre d’épanouissement aux enfants du village à travers plusieurs activités ludiques et culturelles mais dispensent également des cours de mathématiques, l’anglais et le français aux élèves avant la rentrée prochaine des classes.
TACHES A FAIRE POUR LES VOLONTAIRES : Les matinées sont consacrées aux cours de soutien scolaire aux élèves du primaire et du collège dans les matières où ils éprouvent le plus de difficultés. Les volontaires interviendront notamment dans l’apprentissage de la langue française (lecture, écriture, conjugaison, expression écrite et orale, etc.) ; en mathématiques et aussi en anglais ; Les après-midis consistent à l’organisation des jeux et diverses animations dans les écoles du village ou à l’extérieur (concours de lecture, de dessins, de chants et de danses, sport …), rédaction d’un recueil de contes, projections de films pour les enfants.
L’ONG Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) a plus de 60 ans d’expérience dans le service volontaire international. Chaque année, elle accueille de nombreux volontaires venant des quatre coins du monde sur ses différents projets de volontariat court, moyen et long terme (3 semaines à 12 mois) au Togo. Ces projets permettent aux volontaires nationaux environ deux cents (200) de côtoyer les volontaires internationaux et de créer un réel échange interculturel tout au long de l’année. Membre du Comité de Coordination du Service Volontaire International (CCSVI- UNESCO) et de Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO), ASTOVOT est en partenariat avec plusieurs organisations du volontariat en Europe, en Asie, Aux Etats Unis, au Canada et en Afrique. Ses projets portent surtout sur le développement communautaire à travers la promotion de l’éducation et de la citoyenneté, la santé, le social, la protection de l’environnement et l’apprentissage interculturel, la rénovation et la construction des infrastructures sociocollectives.
Lieu du projet : Agomé Tomégbé (Kloto / Togo) Agomé -Tomégbé est un village de la préfecture de Kloto situé à 15 Km de Kpalimé et à 145 Km de Lomé. Avec son doux climat de montagne, elle offre à ses visiteurs, la possibilité de découvrir des sites et ses différentes rivières. C’est une zone d’une grande diversité de paysages et d’activités agricoles avec les produits tropicaux tels que : la banane, l’orange, l’ananas, du corossol, l’avocat, le café, le cacao et la papaye. C’est un village où on note une bonne politique de scolarisation des jeunes filles. LOISIRS En marge des activités principales du chantier, plusieurs autres activités sont organisées comme : les balades de découverte, les randonnées, des sorties festives, les rencontres culturelles. Ces activités permettent aux volontaires de rentrer en contact avec les populations locales mais aussi de découvrir la culture togolaise. Pendant les week-ends les excursions collectives sont organisées par les volontaires et leurs animateurs pour découvrir les sites touristiques de la région où se déroule le chantier. Il est à noter que les dépenses liées aux excursions et aux sorties des volontaires ne sont pas inclues dans les frais de participation.
HÉBERGEMENT Les conditions de logement sont généralement rudimentaires, simples et spécifiques par rapport au lieu de la réalisation du projet. Sur place, les volontaires sont logés par groupe de trois ou quatre personnes par chambre. La mixité par chambre dépend de l’organisation collective des volontaires eux-mêmes. Selon certains lieux, les volontaires peuvent utiliser des toilettes sèches et des douches sans l’eau à l’intérieur. L’association met à la disponibilité des volontaires des nattes en plastique ou en mousse. Les volontaires qui ont des sacs de couchage peuvent les apporter avec eux si c’est possible. Accès à l’eau potable sur le chantier. Par contre l’accès à l’électricité et à l’Internet peut être limité. Cela est dû respectivement au délestage et aux difficultés d’accès au réseau internet. NOURRITURE Durant tout le chantier, ce sont les volontaires eux-mêmes qui prépareront leurs propres repas. Une organisation interne permettra de créer des groupes qui s’alterneront pour vaquer aux différentes tâches domestiques y compris la cuisine. Les produits alimentaires utilisés pour la cuisine sont importés, locaux et parfois bio. Le régime alimentaire de chaque volontaire sera pris en compte dans la préparation des repas. Les volontaires auront accès aux fruits tropicaux comme les bananes, oranges,ananas, mangues, avocats, papayes...etc.
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Code:ASTO 11
Where:Kpalimé (Kloto -Togo)
Number of volunteers:12
Language:French
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21+
Sinaï est l’un des orphelinats partenaires d'ASTOVOT. Cet orphelinat accueille des enfants de 5 à 16 ans. Le matin les enfants vont à l'école puis ils passent le restant de la journée à l'orphelinat qui leur fournit une éducation de base, des soins de santé, des repas quotidiens et des vêtements. Faute de moyens financiers suffisants pour leur fonctionnement, les orphelinats sont parfois confronter aux problèmes de vétusté de leurs locaux. Pour remédier à cette situation, ASTOVOT en tant que partenaire de Sinaï initie un camp solidaire pour rénover une partie des dortoirs des enfants de cet orphelinat.
TACHES A FAIRE POUR LES VOLONTAIRES : §Vider les dortoirs (faire sortir tous les meubles et affaires des enfants) ; Peindre les murs : choix des peintures, ponçage des murs, badigeon, peinture, décoration, nettoyage ; Laver et nettoyer le sol ; Mettre au propre les affaires ds enfants avant de les faire rentrer dans les dortoirs : Installation, disposition, entretien et réparation ; Montrer aux enfants comment organiser et arranger leurs affaires dans les dortoirs ;
L’ONG Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) a plus de 60 ans d’expérience dans le service volontaire international. Chaque année, elle accueille de nombreux volontaires venant des quatre coins du monde sur ses différents projets de volontariat court, moyen et long terme (3 semaines à 12 mois) au Togo. Ces projets permettent aux volontaires nationaux environ deux cents (200) de côtoyer les volontaires internationaux et de créer un réel échange interculturel tout au long de l’année. Membre du Comité de Coordination du Service Volontaire International (CCSVI- UNESCO) et de Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO), ASTOVOT est en partenariat avec plusieurs organisations du volontariat en Europe, en Asie, Aux Etats Unis, au Canada et en Afrique. Ses projets portent surtout sur le développement communautaire à travers la promotion de l’éducation et de la citoyenneté, la santé, le social, la protection de l’environnement et l’apprentissage interculturel, la rénovation et la construction des infrastructures sociocollectives.
Lieu du projet : Kpalimé (Togo) Kpalimé se situe à environ 1h30 de route de Lomé et se trouve dans un environnement naturel de toute beauté. Localisé dans le Sud-Ouest du Togo, la zone qui entoure la ville est luxuriante et fertile, encerclée par des collines aux bois épais, des vallées profondes et de petits villages paysans. Kpalimé est également le plus important centre artisanal du pays où se sont installés un très grand nombre d'artistes et artisans : sculpteurs sur bois, batikeur, potiers, tisserands, calebassiers, Les nombreuses balades et randonnées "nature" conduisent au travers des sentiers à la découverte de la vie quotidienne des populations locales qui vivent essentiellement de l'agriculture. LOISIRS En marge des activités principales du chantier, plusieurs autres activités sont organisées comme : les balades de découverte, les randonnées, des sorties festives, les rencontres culturelles. Ces activités permettent aux volontaires de rentrer en contact avec les populations locales mais aussi de découvrir la culture togolaise. Pendant les week-ends les excursions collectives sont organisées par les volontaires et leurs animateurs pour découvrir les sites touristiques de la région où se déroule le chantier. Il est à noter que les dépenses liées aux excursions et aux sorties des volontaires ne sont pas inclues dans les frais de participation.
HÉBERGEMENT Les conditions de logement sont généralement rudimentaires, simples et spécifiques par rapport au lieu de la réalisation du projet. Sur place, les volontaires sont logés par groupe de trois ou quatre personnes par chambre. La mixité par chambre dépend de l’organisation collective des volontaires eux-mêmes. Selon certains lieux, les volontaires peuvent utiliser des toilettes sèches et des douches sans l’eau à l’intérieur. L’association met à la disponibilité des volontaires des nattes en plastique ou en mousse. Les volontaires qui ont des sacs de couchage peuvent les apporter avec eux si c’est possible. Accès à l’eau potable sur le chantier. Par contre l’accès à l’électricité et à l’Internet peut être limité. Cela est dû respectivement au délestage et aux difficultés d’accès au réseau internet. NOURRITURE Durant tout le chantier, ce sont les volontaires eux-mêmes qui prépareront leurs propres repas. Une organisation interne permettra de créer des groupes qui s’alterneront pour vaquer aux différentes tâches domestiques y compris la cuisine. Les produits alimentaires utilisés pour la cuisine sont importés, locaux et parfois bio. Le régime alimentaire de chaque volontaire sera pris en compte dans la préparation des repas. Les volontaires auront accès aux fruits tropicaux comme les bananes, oranges,ananas, mangues, avocats, papayes...etc.
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Code:KVDA/STV/09B
Where:Webuye, Bungoma County, Western Kenya
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:300 EUR
Age:21+
Neema School is dedicated to academic excellent and character education, it supports parents and guardians raise moral children and promote intercultural harmony. Found on principal that are universal to people of all faiths, the school recognizes the belief the parenthood of God leads to brotherhood of humanity. Neema Good Shepherds School is located in Kenya, Bungoma County, Webuye West Sub-County, Khalumuli Sub- location and Sitikho Location. It is 13KM from Webuye Town. The school enjoys the scenic views of the Mang’ana whose natural beauty if further augmented by trees planted by vulnerable and orphaned children. THEME: Taking care of abandoned and extremely vulnerable orphaned children In Kenya, it is estimated that there are approximately 3.6 million children aged, 18 years who have been orphaned or who are vulnerable. The examined the data was from the second Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey (KAIS 2012) to determine the number and profile of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Kenya who were aged, 18 years. It is estimated that there were 2.6 million OVC in Kenya in 2012, of whom 1.8 million were orphans and 750,000 were vulnerable. Among orphans, 15% were double orphans. Over one third of all the OVC were aged between 10 and 14 years. Households with $1 OVC (12% of all households) were usually in the lowest 2 wealth quintiles, and 22% of OVC households had experienced moderate or severe hunger. Receipt of OVC support services was low for medical (3.7%), psychological (4.1%), social (1.3%), and material support (6.2%); educational support was slightly more common (11.5%). Orphan hood among children aged, 15 years increased from 1993 to 2003 (P, 0.01) but declined from 2003 to 2012 (P, 0.01). Conclusions: The 2.6 million OVC constitute a significant proportion of Kenya’s population aged, 18 years. Special attention should be paid to OVC to prevent further vulnerability and ensure their well-being and development as they transition into adulthood HIV testing has widely expanded across Kenya since the beginning of the Millennium. In 2000 there were only three Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) sites nationwide and by 2007 there were almost 1000 Alongside voluntary testing, provider initiated counseling and testing (PCT) has expanded and it is now available in 73 percent of health facilities. PCT is where individuals are offered a HIV test whenever they go to a health facility rather than patient having to ask for a test
Manual work and Intercultural activities Manual work and Intercultural activities Manual work at the School Social work with the children Participate in HIV/AIDS awareness including guiding and counselling at the neighbouring community dispensary Field visits and face to face meetings with the local people Participate in home visits to enhance inter-cultural education and solidarity Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together with the local community members on the following activities
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, nonpolitical and membership organization which is non-sectarian and nonprofit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Webuye, Bungoma County, Western Kenya Airport pick-up services: The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi Airport pick up will be done on provision of full flight details. Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement. EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the local community with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. 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 also recommended. 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!
Orientation: Will be done on 6th September 2024 at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel in Nairobi and the team will leave for the project on the morning of 7th September 2024. WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER? Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport, KVDA administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and monitoring WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Excursion activities, transport to and from the project, local travel, personal effects, needs and wants.
Code:KVDA/STV/09C
Where:Kobujoi, Nandi County, Rift Valley
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:300 EUR
Age:21+
Manual work and Intercultural activities • Manual work and Intercultural activities • Brick making for construction of classrooms. • Social work with the children • Inspire the local community to embrace education to boost the school enrolment • Field visits and face to face meetings with the local people • Participate in home visits to enhance inter-cultural education and solidarity • Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. • They will work together with the local community members on the following activities
• Nandi people are classified among the legendary Kalenjin speaking people that occupy the expansive Rift Valley province. Rift Valley province is characterized by humid, hot and dry weather conditions in the months of December, January, February and March and cold and wet in the months of April, May, June and July. But in August, September, October and November the climate is warm and cool which is a very comforting climate. It is one of the 47 recognized ethnic communities in Kenya known for their hospitality. Nandi’s are farmers in nature practicing mixed farming, keeping animals and growing of food crops. Nandi district host the Nandi forest; Nandi Rock which is the single largest rock in East Africa. The total area of Nandi district in which 40% of the total land is a forest. • Majority of the populace live on the hills which offers cool and conducive environment for agriculture. Kamagap Primary School is located on the high lands where climatic conditions are favorable for meaningful agricultural activities and community members are very hard working. • Kamagap Primary School is located in Kamagap, Kibwareng Sub-Location in Aldai Division, Nandi South district, Rift Valley Province in the Republic of Kenya; some parts of Rift Valley are sometimes referred to as semi-arid zone. • Currently the school has a population of 117 pupils and the low enrolment is attributed to the location of the school and the high poverty levels in the area that impede access to education that is a fundamental human right.
EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS • Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the local community with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. • 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 also recommended. • 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!
What to carry? 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
Arriving volunteers should assemble at the exit point where KVDA staff will have a pager emblazoned KENYA VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION and it will also have the full names of the volunteers arriving on the specific dates. In the unlikely event of delays at the entry into Kenya, kindly reach out to KVDA on telephone number +254721650357
THEME: Encourage Parents to enroll children to school • Efforts by the government of Kenya to ensure that every child born in Kenya has access to basic education are laudable but it has fallen short of expectations as many children remain out of school despite the available opportunities. • The fact that a long established school like Kamagap Comprehensive School has an enrolment of 117 pupils is an indicator of challenges within the community that require to be addressed with urgency as education is the veritable vehicle towards the transformation of the society. • The volunteers participating in this project are encouraged to seize the opportunity, travel to Kenya and be part of the process that will fundamentally influence the lives of the downtrodden people within the society.
Code:SAVWA 0087
Where:Soshanguve
Number of volunteers:4
Language:English
Extra-Fee:260 EUR
Age:21+
Building a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics with youth driven and African history celebration!
The Heritage Month celebration will require volunteers to be involved in arts and cultural activities such as learning local South African arts and cultural activities and sharing their own cultural and values from their respective countries. Volunteers will work in groups and will be able to share each day and cook their local traditional food and teach children cultural and artistic activities and games. This is an exciting project as volunteers have opportunity to work with different communities and interact with children in cultural and arts activities in the community.
The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA) will contribute towards the development of South African communities both urban and rural through local, national, regional and international volunteers to work together towards the cultural, economic, socio- political well-being of young people and marginalised persons or groups through empowerment work camps programs and promotion of sustainable development. The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association shall work and collaborate with other Volunteer driven organisation, Regional Work Camp Associations, and organisations. South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association is a member of Southern African Workcamp Cooperation (SAWC), Partner with Service Civil International (SCI), Full member of Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and Partner Member of Alliance if European Voluntary Service Organisations.
Soshanguve, also called Sosha, is a township situated about 30 km north of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, just east of Mabopane. Language: The community has multicultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Sotho, Zulu, and Tshwana to name a few. Weekends are meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture. The community has multi-cultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Ndebele, Zulu, and other local languages.
Accommodation will be in a house and venue of activities in Soshanguve. Participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is running water. The accommodation and workplace have flushing toilets and does have electricity.
Qualification of participants: Open minded, ready to interact with other people of different cultural background - Positive attitude - Willing to share his/her experiences - Flexible to live/stay in simple living conditions - Flexible to eat local food - Ready to do academic work on the project and No experience needed at all. Willingness to guide students especially in cultural and arts activities mostly afternoon work from 2 pm till 4 pm mostly. Some weekends may have excursions with students to different areas of Pretoria.
Book your tickets to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport located upstairs of the Arrival Lounge to Pretoria station. Purchase a train card once you exit the airport to follow online on www.gautrain.co.za This is a world class train safe and reliable. You will change train at Marlboro station take train going towards Pretoria station on Platform A upstairs. Once at Pretoria station just wait for SAVWA official to pick you up.
Extra info: The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260 and this covers simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, communication before, during and after the camp. Just so you know, this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We would like to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria.
Code:KVDA/STV/10B
Where:Siaya County, Western Kenya
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:300 EUR
Age:21+
KITO International is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to getting youth off the streets and out of poverty. Inspired and founded by a former street boy, KITO combats poverty by providing economic opportunities. We are based in Nairobi and Siaya in Kenya. KITO trains youth in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, employability skills, and life skills. After 2 months of intensive training, KITO youth are temporarily employed with KITO’s social enterprise, EcoSafi, in order to gain hands-on experience in a formal employment setting. KITO staff and supporters also seek opportunities to link KITO youth to mentorships, internship, or apprenticeships in and around the community in order to expand the youth’s knowledge and confidence in order to set them on the path towards self-sufficiency. KITO is dedicated to the success of each and every youth that walks through its doors and customizes each youth’s exit strategy to ensure their continued success and growth. Previous KITO graduates have continued their education, secured full-time employment, and started their own business. THEME: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT This project is aimed at the empowerment of the youths within the rural setting to tackle challenges of development. Identity crisis is a major drawback to efforts to enhance community development and the majority of the young people are in and out of school and they portend a danger to society is they are not nurtured and supported to establishment themselves into responsible citizens. Kito International establishment is premised on that pedestal as a platform to nurture talents and inspire members of the local community to sustain livelihoods. The involvement of local and international volunteers serves the critical purpose of sensitization and exposure to challenges of development.
Manual work and Intercultural activities: The volunteers do not have to be professionals but will be guided to do manual work and other activities that positively impact on the advancement of Kito International. Training youths on life skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, employability, curriculum Vitae development and interviewing skills. Mentorship and apprenticeship for the youths with emphasis on the girl child who are marginalized. Design and production of custom-made bags from bio degradable materials, printing of T-Shirts and other related works Participating in clean ups in the community and around the Lake Victoria Conduct focus group discussions on gender issues Assist the Librarian in the community library. Submit project report to KVDA
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, nonpolitical and membership organization which is non-sectarian and nonprofit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Siaya County, Western Kenya Airport pick-up services: The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi Airport pick up will be done on provision of full flight details. Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement. EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Volunteers will stay in classrooms at the School with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. 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 also recommended. 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!
Orientation: Will be done on 4th October 2024 at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel in Nairobi and the team will leave for the project on the morning of 5th October 2024. WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER? Project preparation cycle, return transfer from the airport, KVDA administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and monitoring WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Excursion activities, transport to and from the project, local travel, personal effects, needs and wants.
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