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Eco-Jewellery by Beads & Seeds
Beads & Seeds is an exciting initiative undertaken by Steve Davidson, which aims to empower women in Mombasa to be self-sufficient by learning to design and produce fabulous eco-jewellery out of recyclable magazines. Thanks to the overwhelming success of Beads … Continue reading
Jigger Eradication Program 26-June-2011
What’s the itchiest you have ever been in your life? Multiply that by at least 100 and imagine how sore and uncomfortable you would feel. Tunga Penetrans, or jigger, is a flea that burrows into the skin, mostly around the … Continue reading
Kenya Kesho volunteers diving
One big advantage of doing volunteer work in Kenya’s beautiful coastal region is the opportunity to go scuba diving through our partners. In 30 minutes or less, they’ll give you a crash course and ‘down you go’ with an assistant … Continue reading
Poverty eradication with ufutas
Some community members on Wasini Island sell ufutas (sesame seed, Swahili sweets, made locally in the village) to tourists in order earn an income. One of our partners, Charlie Claws, sells ufutas in recycled coconuts at their world famous restaurant … Continue reading
Selling newspapers to raise funds
By selling newspapers at various outlets, Kenya Kesho is able to use these funds to help supplement the costs for its community initiatives.
Poverty Eradication with wood carvings
One of Kenya Kesho‘s primary initiative is poverty eradication. We feel strongly about this since it has such a dramatic impact on the communities we serve. We encourage and promote community members to pursue business opportunities that will help them earn a … Continue reading
Going Dolphin & Whale Spotting – part 3
Our Kenya Kesho volunteers were thrilled to see nature’s largest creature — right in front of their very own eyes. One thing’s for sure…the marine life off Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast is magnificent. If you’re an outdoors kind of person, … Continue reading
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Going Dolphin & Whale Spotting – part 2
In the waters off Shimoni and Wasini Island, you’re sure to find sightings of dolphins & whales. If you volunteer with us, this could be YOUR view from a dhow. Join us, and help eradicate poverty! Related links: Going Dolphin … Continue reading
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Going Dolphin & Whale Spotting – part 1
At Kenyo Kesho, our volunteers really put a lot of effort into building strong communities. One of the kool benefits of volunteering with us here on Kenya’s pristine Indian Ocean coast is the opportunity to go dolphin & whale spotting … Continue reading
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Building Mzizima School – part 3
Once again, we continue with our amazing building journey that Kenya Kesho was proud to be a part of. Our volunteers and the community really came together — in order to promote our one guiding principle: ‘Educate to eradicate poverty.’ Keep an … Continue reading