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Volunteer Abroad in Makuyu Village Kenya: Volunteering OpportunitiesVolunteer Abroad in Makuyu Kenya: Our volunteer placements are primarily based in a rural town called Makuyu, about 30 miles north of Nairobi. In Makuyu, you will truly experience African life, cultural and language. The closest urban area to Makuyu is Thika, about 20 minutes away by bus. Volunteers work alongside a local grassroots organization assisting needy children in the surrounding rural community. HIV/ AIDS has swept through rural areas, targeting adults ages 30-40 years old. Cultural and social conditions have created an environment where this disease has spread at an uncontrollable rate. This result is the elimination of the parent age of the core society. Parentless children and aging grandparents now compose many communities, unbalancing the socio-economic structure of the region.The volunteer program goal is to give real hope to as many needy children as possible.Our program focus is on agriculture, housing, feeding and educating these needy orphans and street children. By implementing sustainable programs and working with the community, our projects work to strengthen the present living conditions to allow all orphans and struggling street kids a chance to survive this crisis.With our volunteer programs we allow you to discover the wonders of East Africa, while doing meaningful and rewarding community work. This is a great opportunity to explore life in rural Kenya, live and work amongst the locals and realize one person can make a difference Makuyu Villa.We offer the following programs in Makuyu Village:Program Length: 1-24 weeksProgram Date: Flexible Start & End DateWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per dayAccommodations: Shared volunteer residence or homestay Meals: Yes, 3 meals a da