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English is a very important subject for young children to learn. Often, a good ability to read and write in English will mean they can secure seats in good universities and later get well paid jobs. English is used in commerce, communication and because of the growth of tourism, in jobs related to the field. Although the local standard of English quite good in Kenya, the poor who have to learn the language in schools, since it is not their native language, often find it hard to grasp the language. To make the matter worst, these schools the children of poor families attend are resource poor and can’t afford to hire well trained and experience teachers. Hence, our volunteers will help the children to improve their English skills. You’ll hold debates and discussions and also teach according to official curricular to make the children confident and capable of believing in them.
What difference does this project make?
By teaching English and other subjects if the volunteers want, you’ll be helping the children build their careers. Many students have benefits from volunteer teachers and many of them have gone on to get good grades and study in good universities. The contribution from volunteers is for all to see.
Highlights of the program
Learn about the country by taking language classes and orientation and live with a host family to learn about the local culture and traditions. Teach English or other subjects, take part in extra-curricular activities and enjoy their company as well as the hospitalities of local people. In your free time, you can visit the savannas of Kenya that are teaming with wildlife.
Project location
Your projects are situated in Mombasa and Nairobi. You will stay with a host family and learn much about Kenyan culture. Food and room will be basic and you’ll be serve local meals 3 times a day. Mombasa and Nairobi are both modern cities and have good infrastructure facilities but they also contain large slums where the poorest of the poor leave. Our supervisor will also contact you regularly to make sure you are happy and satisfied.
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