Alone we can do so little, together we can do much.joining our volunteer program there is
much we can do together,whilst to support vulnerable children and families.
If you're interested in volunteering with us and would want to have more information.Be free to write to us through Email: foundationumoja@gmail.com
With your donation, gift helps us to support all the needs for our vulnerable children, families
and general project whilst to build a stronger community through encouraging volunteer
service and helping vulnerable children and families to live a sustainable life.
No matter the amount you fundraise will support the long term vision of ensuring vulnerable
children and families empowered to live sustainable life
Kenya is diverse varying amongst 47counties with a population of 54million located in East
Africa on the Equator, Kenya is famous for former USA President Barrack Obama's father
was from Kenya.Eliud Kipchoge world record holding marathoner, Masai Mara National park
of great wildebeest migration, Nobel prize winner the late Wangari Mathai.With over 2 million
tourist visit each year a d the tourist infrastructure is developed enough to allow you to have
a great time to pay a visit to Kenya.These are many things and reasons why you would want
to visit our country Kenya.
Kenya is generally one of the first place that come to most people mind when they think of
safari with amazing National park with a large variety of wildlife and beautiful views.The
wildlife species alone is enough to make Kenya your destination and choices of many tourist
just come for wildlife.
We Kenyans are friendly and our hospitality is seen in the curiosity shown by locals when
interacting with foreigners and generosity we show our guest.Our hospitality prevents us
from allowing a guest to leave our houses before they eat or drink something.We have 42
tribes in Kenya and each has it's own traditional food and when you pay a visit to our homes
and hotels/restaurants you will get the sample of hundreds of African dishes and experience
the interesting culture behind each plate.Few of the dishes include:
Chapati,Mokimo,Mrenda,Mmursik,Ugali(staple food),Mahamri,Managu,just to mention a few
Kenya has the big Five animals:Lion, Leopard, Elephant, African buffalo and Rhino.These
animals will likely be found in Tsavo National park,The Masaai Mara National reserve and
Amboseli National park.All the National parks in Kenya have some of these animals but the
three mentioned above have a complete list.
Kenya has a large population of Rhino and is a perfect place to spot them in Nakuru National
park and this part has a widely density of Rhino and gives you a good chance to spot this
rare animal .
Millions of wildebeest and zebras migrate from Maasai Mara National park to Serengeti
National park in Tanzania and this considered one of the great wonders of the world,an
amazing sight to behold.One of the highlights of the migration is when the wildebeest cross
the Mara River which is infested with crocodiles.If you want to witness the migration,plan to
visit Kenya between July and September and you will need to coordinate so that you so that
you find the exact time of viewing the migration.
The name Mawe tatu was given as a result of the physical appearance of the three
stones with their lovely caves that is safe without harmful wild animals.This stones
have a flat surface on top with a cool breeze and a well aerial view of Matunda
town,cherengani hills, Lugari forest and
Mt. Elgon.
The name Mwikhupo is a Luhya name meaning fall of water.It is a feature found in
River Nzoia with a cool down fall with cold breeze.It has four consecutive falls with
water diversions plus an Island and a climbing land towards the river.
Mt Elgon National park is a nice place to visit while in Kenya.It has a wide range of
animals you will get to see the Elephant at the north side of the park, water back,the
zebras,the Impala, blue monkey,baboon among others.There also exit the Koibos hot
water spring of about 40 degrees Celsius,the caves and hundred types of tree
species.Kenya has a well-developed tourist infrastructure,the road to the parks are
well maintained and it is enjoyable while traveling around.
Volunteer will be teaching English,Maths, Science and any other
subjects/languages he/she wishes to teach in our partner schools nearby.
Volunteer will join us to support vulnerable children with school aid materials and other compliments.
Volunteer to join us visit schools for health talks on HIV AIDS,STD'S, early pregnancy among others to pupils and students.
Since the organization has many environmental activities, volunteer to join in planting of trees a long river banks, public places and cleaning markets.
Umoja Foundation Group focuses on economic and environmental
sustainability.We work with small scale farmers to increase food security, production
and adapt climate change systems while promoting environmental conservation
practices.Volunteers to introduce local farmers to techniques that prevent soil
erosion, introduce new skills on organic farming to reduce use of chemicals.The
project works both with livestock management and food security.Volunteer to help in
Many disadvantaged children,the aged and different abled persons are infected with jiggers.Volunteer to join us in controlling the spread of jiggers in the community.
Medical volunteers to join our partnering health facilities and offer their services in their field of profession and per the Ministry of Health Kenya.
Water in our community is a major problem.community suffers
alot with water crisis.Volunteer to support in provision of clean water to the community in order to save lives of people and animals.
Volunteers to join us in our day to day office chores.
Volunteers may join us in grant proposal and do fundraising in their home country.
Volunteers will get involved in work we do in our community.
Volunteers will get more skills and experience as they work with us and the community.
Volunteers will be awarded with a certificate of completion and recommendation letters and
gifts as they leave.We Kenyans are friendly and volunteers will get cultural exchange as they
interact with the locals.Our hospitality is seen in curiosity shown by locals when interacting
with foreigners and the generosity we show our guest.Our hospitality prevents us from
allowing a guest to leave our houses before they eat or drink anything.When you visit
Kenya,seek to interact with people you will witness yourself.We have 42 tribes in Kenya and
these will give you chance to experience different traditional food and interesting cultures.
Volunteers will be acquainted with organization history, environment and project overview the next day of arrival.
Umoja Foundation Group has three different houses:House A, accommodates 4 volunteers, House B,accommodates 6 volunteers, and House C that accommodates 3 volunteers.Each of the houses are self contained,has a toilet, bathroom and an outside latrines.They also contain water,rest room,flat LED TV, laptop, internet,24hours electric power with a powered generator for backup.Volunteers will be provided a with spotlight in case of blackouts and each house are well-fenced, with security lights for security purpose.
