Mafanikio School development programme is currently running in Eco-Green School in Kilifi county respectively. The school has a total of 190 pupils and the programme is aimed at developing the infrastructures in this school. Mafanikio supports the school through provision of text books, desks, stationary and mentorship of the students. It is approximately 2 hours from the city of Mombasa. Malindi is on the north coast of Kenya, a tourist destination that boasts of white sands beaches, unique features and historical sites. Seedling is within the township of Malindi.
Eco-Green School
Eco-Green School is located in Mbogolo village, Malindi constituency, Kilifi County.
Background information
The school is in the heart of the community and enjoys a spacious field with 4 permanent classrooms with six toilets respectively. The school construction work is still in progress. Currently, there are 4 teachers who teach grade 1-5 respectively. It is in the remote area which is bare with very limited trees but it is slowly opening up.
Project description
The volunteers shall live and work together with the local communities while
promoting inter-cultural interaction and integration. Some of the activities include:
- Teaching Maths, English, Hygiene & Nutrition, Environmental studies & Physical education
- Sports activities
- Community activities
- Mentorship
Meals and AccommodationThe volunteers live in a volunteer house with shared bedrooms and shall prepare their meals which will be provided. The house has an equipped kitchen, dining, spacious living room & a lounge. Some of the meals include;
- Tea/coffee
- Bread
- Chapati
- Beans stew
- Beef stew
- Chicken
- Rice
- Vegetables etc.
School Location
The school is located in Mbogolo village which is about 10 kilometers away from the city where the volunteer house is. Therefore, there is commuting to and from from Monday to Friday. The mode of transport is mainly motorbikes at a fee of 1.5 euros per day.
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