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Training and support for young adults with special needs in Kenya

humanitarian by humanitarian
September 24, 2018
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Volunteer for: CADIP

 

There are around 2.9 million individuals with various forms of mental disabilities in Kenya. These Kenyans face many obstacles in their daily lives since many communities still consider mental disability an ailment caused by witchcraft and black magic. These individuals are more than capable of developing useful skills given adequate support. The current education system is unable to support young adults who have mental disabilities since they cannot enrol in an ordinary secondary school and are often too old to attend primary schools.

A Center for people with special needs in Kiambu County was established in 2010 to help individuals with disabilities aged 16 to 50 years. It is a vocational training center that offers support for these individuals and their families. There are around 40 Kenyans enrolled in this center who have different disabilities including Autism and Down Syndrome. The students are divided and grouped into classes depending on their abilities, and they are trained on important vocational skills such as beadwork, baking, farming, activities of daily living among others.

The mission of this center is to make a difference in the life of young adults with special needs and disabilities by helping them become self-reliant and easing their integration into mainstream life without fear of stigmatization.

Volunteer tasks: • Assisting in teaching of various subjects (mathematics, language, writing, computer skills) • Promoting core activities such as such as drawing, sewing, beadwork, gardening • Support with activities of daily living such as cleaning, personal hygiene • Organizing extra-curricular activities such as sports and nature walks • Provision of guiding and counseling services to the students

Language: English

Duration of the project: 1 to 12 months

Arrival and orientation: There will be a 3-day orientation seminar for new volunteers including Nairobi city introduction. The orientation starts on the first Monday of every month. It is recommended that volunteers arrive at least one day before the orientation starts.

More information, other available projects in Kenya and enrollment: http://cadip.org/volunteering-in-kenya

BENEFITS

  • Housing Available
  • Language/Cultural Support Available

BENEFITS

  • International Volunteers

HOW TO APPLY

To enroll in the project now, click here: http://cadip.org/enrol or give us a call:

USA: 646-657-2900; 310-882-7400; 617-841-0400

Canada: 604-628-7400; 416-943-4900; 514-316-8500

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