CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to give youth in Kenya the needed knowledge and abilities that are necessary for their development into happy, healthy and compassionate adults that can be a part of the solution to creating a Kenya that is peaceful and prosperous.

ABOUT ME

Come and join me and my family as well as other Muungano Community International volunteers from Kenya and around the world and experience authentic Kenya in an exciting and meaningful way. You will spend time living with my family and engage in our P.E.A.C.E. Model for Development program as a volunteer mentor, active play participant/coach and teacher/support teacher of critical skills and knowledge. A volunteer could also help in working with a local orphanage, health clinic, or the maintenance of our play fields and classrooms. The volunteers will be encouraged to be a member of our family (as much as they are comfortable with) and fully integrate themselves into the lifestyle and culture of Kenya while supporting a worthwhile youth empowerment project that aligns with the ONE Campaign and UNICEF's Millennium and Post-2015 goals.

PHILOSOPHY

We have the potential to make a significant change in our place of living if we only decide.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am new to this site but have been participating through other sites like Helpx, Seven interchange and work away.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

N/A

Interests

Swimming, hiking, skating, socializing, and orphan care.

• culture
• education
• environment
• fitness
• running
• coach
• modeling
• socializing
• hiking
• soccer
• swimming
• teaching
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Making a difference in life of a kid, youth and adult.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would want to introduce my idea of the program that i run in my country. This is meant to educate my fellow youth, kid and young adult as well as create bond in a community. It can be applied in any developing country to empower youths and kids. Here:

P.E.A.C.E. Model for Development Program

PLAY - On a weekly basis, gather young people who are interested in playing football, active games and other activities as a way of attracting youths in need of critical skills and knowledge. All activities should be delivered in an atmosphere of love, respect and hope. Sportsmanship, fair play and skill development will be central themes during the "play" activities.

EAT - After playing, healthy snacks are to be provided to all participants as the kids cool down in a comfortable location. During this time, participants learn about accessing and creating healthy, tasty snacks and meals for themselves as well as their families.

APPROPRIATE MENTORSHIP - During the "eat" portion of the program, the volunteers take time to connect with the kids. This time provides opportunities for the development of relationships between peers and volunteer role-models from the local community as well as international volunteer mentors. Also, time to just "hang out" is given to further connections between participants and mentors.

CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS - Critical life and vocational skills are to be taught in an informal and fun experiential learning environment located inside and outside the classroom. Program participants will be taught and given structured opportunities to apply the life and vocational skills needed to survive and thrive in rural Kenya.

EDUCATION - Relevant and critically important information is taught to develop applicable knowledge that helps youths make positive choices that are a part of creating and sustaining a happy, healthy and purposeful adult life. Topics will include fitness, nutrition, hygiene, HIV/AIDS prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, moral values, community, citizenship, non-academic learning, formal education support and the development of an attitude of love and respect towards ones self and all others.