AIESEC RIARA Project Elimu Uzito (16 June - 4 August) [ 2014]

Welcome to Kenya!

KARIBU KENYA!

Long considered to be the Cradle of Civilization,

Kenya is a fascinating land steeped in history,

where many cultures have flourished only to give

way to more. If you want a glimpse of just about

every type of geography, this is the place to visit.

The land features vast plains in the south, forests

in the west, and deserts in the north, where

some Kenyan nomadic tribes like the famed

Maasai and Turkana people(s) carry on their age-

old lives constantly on the move.

Kenya at a Glance

Kenya is located in East Africa; is a

proud member of the East African

Community & prior to British

Colonialism, Kenya’s location on

the Indian Ocean inspired many

adventurers to venture into the

African Interior. Kenya Achieved

Independence on Dec 12, 1963.

Kenya has a diverse ethnic community with 42 tribes composed of the

Bantu and Nilotic Populations and large minorities of the Cushitic

descent (e.g. Somalis) and large Indian, Arab and Chinese communities.

Trip Planning Data

Official Language: ENGLISH |National Language: SWAHILI

Population of Nairobi: Approximately 3.5 million

Average Bus Fare: $2-3 USD (150-300 KES) per day | Average Meal Cost: $3-7 USD (250-800

KES) | Accommodation: $200 USD (17,000 KES) per month (inclusive of Wifi, Breakfast + Lunch)

|Airport Taxi Cost: $20 (2,000 KES) [usually pickup is arranged by our MC] | Clothing: Jeans &

Shorts with light Shirts. Light Sweater(s) & Slim Jacket(s) are recommended for chilly mornings

and rainy days; 3 pairs of Sneakers + 1 pair of Light Boots are strongly recommended for long

hikes. Additional Items: Lots of sunscreen and body lotion; at least two pairs of protective

glasses to ward off dust.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK TAXI PICKUP FROM AIRPORT

As of July 2011, the new Visa rates are as follows:

Single Journey Visa (SJV) - $50

Multiple Journey Visa (MJV) - $100

Transit Visa (TV) - $20

Referral Visa - $20

CITIZENS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES MUST HAVE A VISA PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN KENYA

Afghanistan Cameroon Libya North Korea

Armenia Eritrea Lebanon Stateless Persons

Azerbaijan Iraq Mali Syria

Somali Tajikistan

*For those whose country does not appear in the list above, visas can be obtained at the Airport upon

arrival. It is advisable to obtain the visa from the Kenyan Embassy or High Commission in your country

prior to departure. **For more information visit http://www.immigration.co.ke

VACCINATIONS/ IMMUNIZATIONS

For anyone travelling to Kenya (or if you plan to travel across East Africa) a Yellow Fever Immunization

is MANDATORY. The immunization is valid for 10 years and is to be presented at the airport upon arrival.

Owing to the fact that Kenya has a tropical climate, the possibility of getting infected with Malaria is

high. It is therefore recommended that you start taking anti malaria tablets at least ONE MONTH before

travelling. Even while in Kenya, it is recommended that you continue taking the dosage especially if you

intend to travel to the lake side and coastal regions.

Other immunizations that are also necessary include: Typhoid | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B

Visa & Medical Info

Weather & Climate

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average High

Degrees C (F)

24.5

(76)

25.6

(78)

25.6

(78)

24.1

(75)

22.6

(73)

21.5

(71)

20.6

(69)

21.4

(71)

23.7

(75)

24.7

(76)

23.1

(74)

23.4

(74)

Average High

Degrees C (F)

11.5

(53)

11.6

(53)

13.1

(56)

14.0

(57)

13.2

(56)

11.0

(52)

10.1

(50)

10.2

(50)

10.5

(51)

12.5

(55)

13.1

(56)

12.6

(55)

Precipitation

mm (inches)

64.1

(2.5)

56.5

(2.2)

92.9

(3.7)

219.4

(8.6)

176.6

(7)

35.0

(1.4)

17.5

(0.7)

23.5

(0.9)

28.3

(1.1)

55.3

(2.2)

154.2

(6.1)

101

(4)

Weather Forecast *MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN KENYA.

Hell's Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, North

West of Nairobi. The park which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem

harbours a wide variety of wildlife.

There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's

eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest,

Thomson's gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to

Klipspringer antelope and Chandler’s mountain reedbuck.

Activities

Hiking Camping Rock Climbing

Horse Riding Spa Experience Bird Watching

Photography Wildlife viewing Cycling

Trip to Hell’s Gate

At the heart of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

based in Nairobi is the conservation activity known

as the Orphans’ Project, which has achieved world-

wide acclaim through its hugely successful elephant

and rhino rescue and rehabilitation program.

The Orphans’ Project exists to offer hope for the

future of Kenya’s threatened elephant and rhino

populations as they struggle against the threat of

poaching for their ivory and horn, and the loss of

habitat due to human population pressures and

conflict, deforestation and drought.

Animal Orphanage (Nairobi)

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754m

above sea level. Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in the Maasai

language. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in the rift valley of Kenya and is

protected by Lake Nakuru National Park.

The lake's abundance of algae attracts the

vast quantity of flamingos that famously

line the shore. Other birds also flourish in

the area, as do warthogs, baboons and

other large mammals. Black and white

rhinos have also been introduced.

Trip to Lake Nakuru

The endangered Rothschild Giraffe breeding programme started with the inception

of the Giraffe Centre in 1979 by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife.

The giraffes breed naturally in an approximate 120 Acreage of land and the young

calves born at the centre are introduced back into the wild at the age of roughly 2

years.

These tame Giraffes are often hand-fed and petted by visitors who are occasionally

allowed to roam the Giraffe enclosure in small groups.

Ever since the breeding started, the centre has handled over 50 Rothschild Giraffes

and most of them have been reintroduced to the wild in selected areas in Kenya that

are well protected.

Giraffe Centre (Nairobi)

The Museum aims to interpret Kenya's rich heritage

and offers a one stop for visitors to sample the

country's rich heritage both for education and leisure.

In addition to the museum, visitors are treated to a

variety of shopping and dining facilities, as well as

botanical gardens that offer a serene environment.

Nairobi Snake Park is one of the NMK attractions.

Currently the Snake Park exhibits invertebrates such as

giant snails, baboon spider and vertebrates including

various amphibians, reptiles, birds & mammals.

National Museum (Nairobi)

Riara University was founded in September 2012

AIESEC Riara began as an EXPANSION by AIESEC Daystar in October 2013

Community Development Projects 2014

*16 June – 4 August: Launch date of our first iGCDP Project: ELIMU UZITO

*21 July – 8 September: Share a Smile Project + PaMoja Kids Project

Upcoming Festivals

** Pamoja Kids Festival | Kuleana Festival | Hay Festival

**All upcoming festivals will be held in the month of September

Specialized Unit (SU) Riara

Ambitious AIESEC RIARA imbues every project and opportunity with our innovative

blend of originality and practicality.

Every GCDP project breaks new ground in the community and offers fresh, practical solutions to

everyday issues.

Challenging AIESEC RIARA facilitates a transformative process. All interns will be

placed in situations that demand innovative change.

Every GCDP project is an integrated experience = {Local Intern Team + International Intern Team} to

raise strong community leaders and unite the global community to create an unstoppable force for

positive change and incredible impact.

Enduring AIESEC RIARA is where innovation begins! Our community-first approach

means every partnership is a shared, fruitful development experience that transforms all participants

and produces lasting change.

Every GCDP project begins with a need-based analysis and ends with a solution-based application.

Each Trainee is allocated an AIESEC Buddy who is to be your main contact

person at least TWO WEEKS before arrival. Your buddy is supposed to

answer your questions and help you with your introduction and integration

into the Kenyan culture and way of life. Upon your first days of arrival, your

Buddy is expected to take you to your place of work and chaperone your

visits around the city of Nairobi until you are confident enough to move

around alone.

If a Buddy is not available or fails to carry out their duties, the Incoming

Exchange Team (ICX) will provide you with regular assistance.

Join our Trainee AIESEC RIARA *Facebook Group: AIESEC RIARA ACE EXPERIENCE

Join the Trainee AIESEC KENYA *Facebook Group: TRAINEES IN AIESEC KENYA

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AIESEC Riara Family

HEALTH

ENVIRONMENT

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

“Kuleana” is Swahili for “Nurture”

EDUCATION ELIMU UZITO is an Educational

Project targeting children living in

slums aged 9 to 18 and seeks to

enrich the lives of impoverished

children by teaching subject classes,

computer science, drama and music.

Job Description

Teaching Subject Classes

Teaching Dance & Music

Teaching Acting

Teaching Computer Science

Coordinating Theatre Play with 50 +

Kids

Coordinating Choral Choir with 100 +

Kids

Participation in Global Village Feast

Departments

Marketing Department

Education Department

Theatre Department

Music Department

Requirements

Excellent English

At least one of the following:

Instrumental Talent

Singing Talent

Dancing Talent

Artistic Talent

AIESEC RIARA

Project: Elimu Uzito

7 Weeks (2014) | 16 June – 4 August -

Marketing

Regularly update AIESEC RIARA website

and AIESEC RIARA pages on social media.

Create press package for Elimu Uzito

fundraiser events: CONCERT & DRAMA.

Create marketing plan and approach

corporate sponsors for project

partnership.

Education

Design Educational Curriculum (including

Art & Crafts + Computer Science) for use in

Kibera schools.

Create teaching material for use by Elimu

Uzito team, and train and develop all

interns’ teaching skills.

Musical Production

Write choral verses and song pieces (for

the DRAMA) and train and develop all

interns’ singing skills. Uzito Departments

Theatrical Production

Write theatre play script and train and develop all

interns’ acting skills.

Design costumes, props and set pieces for use in the

final performances (CONCERT & DRAMA).

CLICK LINKS BELOW TO APPLY FOR ELIMU UZITO

MARKETING DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1416

MARKETING MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1417

EDUCATION DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1418

EDUCATION MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1419

THEATRICAL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1420

THEATRICAL PRDOUCTION MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1421

MUSICAL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1422

MUSICAL PRDOUCTION MANAGER: TN-In-KE-DU-2014-1423

Issues

Elimu Uzito interns will be working in underdeveloped (ghetto) schools in the areas of Soweto East

(15 minute walk from Riara University) + Laini Saba (near the railway tracks – 10 minute walk from

Riara University). [See KIBERA SLUM Details below]

Most of the children studying in these schools come from families that live on less than $1 USD per

day and cannot afford to provide regular meals for their children or even purchase school books,

uniforms and stationary.

Extreme poverty due to high unemployment and high illiteracy often has meant that most parents

cannot afford to pay tuition fees and as a result these underdeveloped schools have few and

underqualified teachers.

Hunger in school reduces a child’s capacity to learn and increases school dropout rates as children

leave in search of food.

Solutions

Elimu Uzito will tackle the major issue of poverty via fundraisers: the Concert & the Drama. The funds

raised will be used to sponsor children by paying for their tuition fees, school uniforms, exercises

books and stationary. The tuition fees will be utilized by informal schools to hire qualified teachers.

Uzito Integrated Food Program will tackle the major issue of child hunger. [See Global Village Feast].

Work Environment

“Kibera” is the Nubian word for “Forest” or “Jungle”. Kibera is a division of the

Nairobi Area and a neighbourhood of the city of Nairobi that is approx. 5 kilometres

(3.1 mi) from the city centre.

Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and one of the largest urban slum areas in

Africa. Many sources estimate that around 100,000 in Kibera Ward while

Kibera/Kibra proper is estimated to have over 1 million residents.

The Kibera neighbourhood is divided into a number of villages, including KIANDA,

SOWETO EAST, GATWEKERA, KISIMU NDOGO, LINDI, LAINI SABA, SIRANGA,

MAKINA and MASHIMONI. Conditions in Kibera are extremely poor, and most of its

residents lack access to basic services, including electricity and running water.

Kibera Slum (Nairobi)

The Elimu Uzito Integrated Food Program (aka Uzito Food Program) is an ongoing program run by

AIESEC RIARA that supplements existing food programmes and delivers a food program (where none

exists) in informal schools based in slums.

Every Friday from 12:30PM – 2:00PM at Riara University main campus (Mbagathi Way, Nairobi) Uzito

interns, AIESECers from several universities in the CBD region along with Riara students will cook food

using Riara’s kitchen facility and prepare a Global Village Feast open to university students, parents

and friends of AIESEC. Participants will bring either:

500 KES Donation or more.

Home cooked or purchased food that can serve at least 3 persons.

Donation of at least 3 or 4 non-perishable food items (for the food program in Kibera schools).

PLEASE NOTE: keep all food items and beverages in the luggage you checked into the plane. DO NOT

carry food items or beverages in your carry-on luggage.

For more details contact: Eunice Radak – [email protected]

Global Village Feast

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Contacts

Elimu Uzito Project Coordinator – Gabriel Nafthali | [email protected]

Facebook – Gabriel Siage | WhatsApp (+254) 702 525 213 | Skype – Gabriel Siage

Vice President iGCDP – Venessa Njeri | [email protected]

Facebook – Venessa Jerry Lellynell | WhatsApp (+254) 718 223 825 | Skype – neysar101

Local Committee President – Yuri Zambarakji | [email protected]

Facebook – Yuri Thaddeus | WhatsApp & WeChat [Wēixìn] (+254) 707 907 949 | Skype – yuri_tz

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