Voluntourism improves lives
Every other year, FOY organizes a 15 day trip to the village of Muguna in Western Kenya. It’s your opportunity to see and experience the side of Kenya that tourists don’t get to see. You will learn how tenacious, resilient and resourceful they are amidst challenges with poverty. You will return home completely fulfilled by the work you will have accomplished.
august 1st
Aug 1st, open house and fundraiser for Yimbo projects
december 16th
Trip orientation and preparations. Click "Sign me up" if interested in trip
march 4th
Trip projects and assignments finalized
june 7th
Set sail for the village of Muguna
Activities include:
- Fire-side chats with full cultural immersion
- Visit to homes and village tour
- School repairs
- Uniform, books and hygiene kit distributions
- Work alongside our partners in the village to learn from the village
- Short excursions to other parts of the village
- Tree planting
- Professional Learning and exchange with teachers and classroom visits
- Installation of water tanks catchment systems
- Cultural exchange experience through food, dance and storytelling
- Community medical camps
- Work with the micro-enterprise initiatives
- Trip culminates with a safari in any one of the world renowned East African game parks or exploring other parts of Africa
when:
The trip occurs in the months of June and July for approximately 12-15 days.
Approximate Cost:
Airfare (ranges from $1,300-$2,000); Hotels, Meals, Safari, Transportation and Misc. (approx. $2,300); Humanitarian Donation ($1,000). The humanitarian donation fee goes toward the village projects.
** Please note the above costs are estimates and may change depending on the prevailing exchange rates. **