What will I be doing?
You’ll be working alongside local people to build two classrooms and a toilet block. You don’t need any building experience to take part — just enthusiasm, motivation and the desire to muck in and help!
Building
You could be digging foundations, clearing land or mixing concrete. Don’t worry, you don’t need any building experience to take part.
Food
Kenyan cuisine is simple and wholesome, with plenty of stews and soups, and also some Indian influences. We can cater for all dietary requirements.
Making friends
Whether you sign up on your own or with a friend, you’ll meet lots of amazing people, both from Turner and the local Kenyan community!
Visiting other ActionAid projects
During the week you will have the opportunity to visit another nearby project, to gain a broader insight into our work in Kenya.
Accommodation
The group will be at a luxury camp at the school grounds in which you will be working. You will share a twin tent with bed frames, mattresses and solar lighting. You will stay in a 3* hotel for 2 nights in Nairobi.
Local culture
There will be the opportunity to experience traditional Kenyan culture at the welcome ceremony, on the project visit and sight-seeing tour of Nairobi.
What’s the itinerary?
Sat 15 June
Meet your team at London Heathrow and take a day flight to Nairobi. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Sun 16 June
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Nairobi before travelling to Iloshon to settle into camp. There will be dinner and a project briefing in the evening.
Fri 21 June
The final day of the build and an emotional farewell ceremony. We travel back to Nairobi to celebrate our achievements with a final dinner.
Sat 22 June
A leisurely day of sightseeing and free time. Transfer to the airport for an overnight flight back to London, arriving on Sunday morning.
Optional extension to Amboseli National Park – £590 — £660
Sat 22 June — Tues 25 June
Travel to Amboseli National Park for a 3-day safari experience. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants, as well as experiencing wildlife-viewing.
You will stay in a beautiful lodge, set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, and experience game drives and nature walks. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Masai culture and visit a local Masai village.
Why Kenya?
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38%38% of people live below the poverty line
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98%In highly traditional areas, 98% of girls are at risk of FGM
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26%26% of girls are married before their 18th birthday
What’s included in my trip?
- International flights
- All meals and drinking water
- First aid trained team leader
- Accommodation
- Transport within Kenya
What’s not included
You’ll need to organise some items yourself, and pay for a few things during your time in Kenya. These include:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Your vaccinations – more information (please contact Nick Hart CSR Manager at Turner for more information)
- Any spending money and tips
- Visas
Ideas to help reach your fundraising target
Whether you’re a first timer or experienced at raising money, we can help you meet your fundraising target. Plus we’ll send you lots of resources to help promote your event — everything from balloons to posters.
1Set up your JustGiving page
Get started with an online sponsorship page
Set up your JustGiving page here
2Hold an event to raise money
Check out our top tips on how to reach your fundraising target.
3Pay in the money you’ve raised online
Thank you so much for your incredible support — you are changing lives, for good.
