Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The Nyahera Community Project, established by Bengi Investment Group (BIG) in collaboration with the CIVS Kenya, serves as a hub for business development, community banking, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation. The center's flagship project is a model farm designed to showcase innovative technologies and approaches for community development. This initiative emphasizes the cultivation and processing of Indigenous African Vegetables, herbs, fruits, fish, insects, and agroforestry. The model farm also promotes vertical gardening to maximize space usage and eco-friendly farming practices. The center offers hands-on training for farmers, entrepreneurs, and the broader community while providing opportunities for both international and local volunteers to engage in meaningful community work.
Nyahera, like many rural communities in Kisumu County, faces several socio-economic and environmental challenges. Limited access to business skills, modern agricultural techniques, and financial services, coupled with declining biodiversity, negatively impacts local livelihoods. To address these challenges, the Nyahera Community Resource Center was established to provide solutions through education, technology transfer, and community- driven development. The model farm serves as a demonstration and training facility for local farmers, small business owners, and students, highlighting practices in sustainable agriculture, business development, and environmental stewardship.
The model farm comprises the following sections:
• Cassava Demonstration Farm: A field dedicated to showcasing improved cassava cultivation
techniques, including propagation, pest management, and post-harvest processing.
• Indigenous African Vegetables: Cultivation of a variety of traditional
• African vegetables, demonstrating their nutritional value and potential for commercialization.
• Herb Garden: A space dedicated to growing medicinal and culinary herbs, educating the
community about their health benefits and uses in value-added products.
• Fruit Orchard: An orchard showcasing sustainable fruit tree farming, with varieties such as
mangoes, avocados, and citrus fruits.
• Fish Farming: A small aquaculture system demonstrating sustainable fish farming techniques
and offering training in fish breeding, pond management, and water conservation.
• Agroforestry: An integrated agroforestry system combining trees, crops, and livestock for
environmental sustainability and enhanced soil fertility.
• Vertical Garden: A demonstration of urban and peri-urban agriculture techniques using vertical
gardening to maximize limited space and improve food security in urban and peri-urban
settings.

Description of work:
• Agriculture and Farming: Engage in day-to-day activities on the model farm, including planting,
weeding, harvesting, and processing of crops such as Indigenous
• African Vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
• Community banking and Business Development: Assist in establishing and training community
savings groups, as well as supporting local entrepreneurs through mentoring, business plan
development, and market research.
• Environmental Conservation: Participate in environmental conservation projects, such as tree
planting, agroforestry, and setting up vertical gardens for urban and peri-urban agriculture.
• Educational Workshops and Training: Facilitate or assist in conducting training sessions for
local farmers, community members, and students on sustainable agriculture, business
development, community banking, financial literacy, and environmental management.
• Marketing and Communications: Help promote the activities of the center by assisting with
digital marketing, content creation for social media, or documenting the center’s success
stories fo

Description of location and leisure:
In this workcamp, volunteers will have a chance to do evening walks, home visits, cultural meetings and games. During weekends, volunteers can visit the Lake Victoria, and the equator line. Volunteers will also have the opportunity for early morning visit to Kakamega Rainforest, hike on the forest hill and witness a sunrise from the forest hill. Leisure activities’ costs are not included in the participation fee.

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation will be at the project in shared rooms and it is important that you have your own sleeping bag and mosquito net. During the workcamp, volunteers will get food from locally available foodstuffs and will share the responsibility of preparing the food.

English

* 현장납부비용 : 300 EUR
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본 워크캠프 신청을 위해서는 영문지원동기서를 별도로 제출하셔야 합니다. 신청서의 Motivation과 별도로 해당 워크캠프 활동 내용을 바탕으로 구체적인 참가동기, 관련 경험 등을 영문으로 작성한 지원동기서(Motivation Letter)를 신청서 작성 시 첨부해주시기 바랍니다.
▶파일형식: Microsoft Word
▶파일이름: 워크캠프 코드-영문이름(ML)
(ex. EST08-Gildong_HONG(ML).docx)
▶분량: 1장(자유양식)
▶첨부방법: 신청서 상의 ATTACHING FILE에 첨부


[범죄경력조회서 제출안내(CGC: Certificate of Good Conduct)]
본 워크캠프는 합격 후 범죄 및 수사 경력을 증명하기 위해 범죄-수사경력회보서(Criminal Records Check Reply 또는 Certificate of Good Conduct)를 제출하셔야 합니다.

- 온라인 또는 경찰서에서 영문으로 발급
- 워크캠프 합격 후 2주 내에 국제워크캠프기구 및 현지 기관담당자에게 이메일 제출
- 회보서 원본을 워크캠프 현장에서 제출

Extra fee: 300 EUR
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Documents the applicants have to provide: Motivation letter, Criminal Record,

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아시아, 아프리카, 중남미의 워크캠프를 신청하시기 전에 아래의 페이지를 꼼꼼히 읽어보신 후 워크캠프를 신청하시기 바랍니다.
▶http://www.workcamp.org/international-workcamp/international-workcamp.html

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아프리카 동부 및 중남미 지역으로 입국하시는 참가자 분들은 황열병 예방 접종 또는 말라리아약 복용을 하시는 것이 좋습니다. 황열병주사는 한국 출발일 최소 15일 전에 접종해야 하고, 말라리아약 또한 사전에 복용해야 효과가 있으며, 국가에 따라 요구되는 예방접종 내용이 상이하니 자세한 사항은 질병관리청이 제공하는 해외감염병 사이트에서 확인 하시기 바랍니다.
▶http://xn--now-po7lf48dlsm0ya109f.kr/nqs/oidnow/nation/search.do

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아프리카 및 아메리카의 경우 캠프 개최지역까지 이동시간이 오래 소요 됩니다. 따라서 캠프 시작일 기준 약1~3일 이전에 현지에 도착하여 여유 있게 이동해 주시기 바랍니다.

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PROJECT PROFILE
Badilisha means “change” in Swahili. Badilisha Eco Village aims to bring change to the lives of people on Rusinga Island, who face challenges such as food insecurity, HIV/AIDS, lack of education among other pressing issues. It also seeks to inspire change in the general paradigms of local population towards a more holistic and responsible way. Badilisha Eco Village promotes permaculture farm design techniques and ethics: Earth care, people care and share of surplus. It is a model farm, or epicenter, for both sustainable agriculture and holistic community development. Badilisha successfully hosted a Permaculture Development Course in March 2011 and aims to become an International Permaculture Centre. There is a primary school also within the project that was established with an overall objective of providing education to the children around the community.

NATURE OF WORK
 Permaculture which generally involves formwork activities
 Teaching of mathematics, english and creative arts subject in the school
 Home visits during the afternoon and assisting with general cleaning to the old and sick
 Weeding, slashing and clearing of bushes
 Soil conservation and planting of trees in the school compound
 Beach clean-up exercises to improve sanitation and hygiene around the community

Rusinga Island, Homabay County

*Arrival City: Nairobi
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. CIVS will arrange accommodation before and after the workcamp in a host family in the Buruburu area of Nairobi.

Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it is important that you have your own sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, volunteers will get food from locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers will share the responsibility of preparing the food.

English, Kiswahili

* 현장납부비용 : 265 Euros
[현장 납부비 안내]
본 워크캠프 참가를 위해서는 현장 납부비를 현장에서 직접 납부하셔야 합니다. 자세한 사항은 [국가별 참가비>워크캠프 참가비 운영가이드 보기]를 참고해주세요.
http://bit.ly/2scA9fx

*Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay 265 Euros. This cost will include:
 Airport pick up upon arrival & Airport drop off after the workcamp
 Up to 3 nights’ accommodation in Nairobi
 Introduction to Kenyan life through a Nairobi City Centre Tour before the workcamp
 Workcamp Orientation at the CIVS office in Nairobi or the workcamp site
 Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
 Workcamp facilitation and mentoring of volunteers by an experienced workcamp leader
 Certificate of participation for the volunteer
 All administrative costs

[예방접종 안내]
아프리카 동부 및 중남미 지역으로 입국하시는 참가자 분들은 황열병 주사 접종 또는 말라리아 예방약 복용을 하는 것이 좋습니다. 출국 수일 전에 복용해야 효과가 있으며, 이외에도 국가에 따라 요구되는 예방접종 내용이 상이하니 자세한 사항은 해외여행질병정보센터를 통해 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://travelinfo.cdc.go.kr/

[Basic Condition 안내]
본 워크캠프의 경우 숙소, 식사 등의 환경이 타 워크캠프보다 열악할 수 있습니다.

[비자발급 안내]
해당국가를 입국하기 위해서는 비자발급이 필요합니다. 아래 싸이트를 통하여 e-visa 발급이 가능하니 참고하시기 바랍니다.
https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/

*WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net, torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, working gloves, sandals and sunscreen. In addition to those, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your country, old clothes that are no longer in use, toys, books, pens, etc.

-In this workcamp, volunteers can visit Rusinga, Mafangano Islands and Tom Mboya Mausoleum, which are about 1 hour and 2-hours drive respectively from the project.

-SAFARI OPTION
CIVS organizes safaris to all the spectacular National Parks and touristic sites in Kenya, with the main attraction being Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Volunteers who wish to go on a safari should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us to make proper arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, park entry, accommodation and tour guiding.
Safari dates: 02nd to 4th December 2020
Charges: 3-day Safari to Maasai Mara National Park, 340 Euro

PROJECT PROFILE
Badilisha means “change” in Swahili. Badilisha Eco Village aims to bring change to the lives of people on Rusinga Island, who face challenges such as food insecurity, HIV/AIDS, lack of education among other pressing issues. It also seeks to inspire change in the general paradigms of local population towards a more holistic and responsible way. Badilisha Eco Village promotes permaculture farm design techniques and ethics: Earth care, people care and share of surplus. It is a model farm, or epicenter, for both sustainable agriculture and holistic community development. Badilisha successfully hosted a Permaculture Development Course in March 2011 and aims to become an International Permaculture Centre. There is a primary school also within the project that was established with an overall objective of providing education to the children around the community.

NATURE OF WORK
 Permaculture which generally involves formwork activities like digging, weeding, slashing, mulching and clearing of bushes in the project’s farm
 Teaching of mathematics, english and creative arts subject in the school
 Home visits during the afternoon and assisting with general cleaning to the old and sick
 Weeding, slashing and clearing of bushes
 Soil conservation and planting of trees in the school compound
 Beach clean-up exercises to improve sanitation and hygiene around the community

Homa Bay County of Kenya

*Arrival City: Nairobi
All volunteers taking part in this project will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.

Accommodation will be at the project in this workcamp and it is important that you have your own sleeping bag and mat. During the workcamp, volunteers will get food from locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers will share the responsibility of preparing the food. In this workcamp, volunteers can visit Lake Victoria at Kisumu City and the Kakamega Rainforest, which are about a 2- and 1-hour drive respectively from the project.

English, Kiswahili

* 현장납부비용 : 265 Euros
[현장 납부비 안내]
본 워크캠프 참가를 위해서는 현장 납부비를 현장에서 직접 납부하셔야 합니다. 자세한 사항은 [국가별 참가비>워크캠프 참가비 운영가이드 보기]를 참고해주세요.
http://bit.ly/2scA9fx

*Volunteers participating in this project will be required to pay 265 Euros. This cost will include:
Airport pick up upon arrival & Airport drop off after the workcamp Up to 3 nights’ accommodation in Nairobi
Introduction to Kenyan life through a Nairobi City Centre Tour before the workcamp
Workcamp Orientation at the CIVS office in Nairobi or the workcamp site
Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Workcamp facilitation and mentoring of volunteers by an experienced workcamp leader
Certificate of participation for the volunteer
All administrative costs

[예방접종 안내]
아프리카 동부 및 중남미 지역으로 입국하시는 참가자 분들은 황열병 주사 접종 또는 말라리아 예방약 복용을 하는 것이 좋습니다. 출국 수일 전에 복용해야 효과가 있으며, 이외에도 국가에 따라 요구되는 예방접종 내용이 상이하니 자세한 사항은 해외여행질병정보센터를 통해 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://travelinfo.cdc.go.kr/

[Basic Condition 안내]
본 워크캠프의 경우 숙소, 식사 등의 환경이 타 워크캠프보다 열악할 수 있습니다.

[비자발급 안내]
해당국가를 입국하기 위해서는 비자발급이 필요합니다. 비자는 현지도착직후 공항에서 발급가능하며, 사전에 아래 싸이트를 통해서도 발급 가능하니 참고하시기 바랍니다.
https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/

*WHAT TO CARRY
Volunteers are required to carry the following items for the workcamp: mosquito net, torch/flashlight, toiletries, first-aid kit, sleeping bag, sandals, sleeping mat, working gloves and sunscreen. In addition to those, volunteers can also carry the following items for interaction purposes: pictures of your country, old clothes that are no longer in use, toys, books, pens, etc.

*SAFARI OPTION
CIVS organizes safaris to all the spectacular National Parks and touristic sites in Kenya, with the main attraction being Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Volunteers who wish to go on a safari should apply at least two weeks before arrival to enable us to make proper arrangements. The fee charged is all-inclusive of meals, transport, park, entry, accommodation and tour guiding.

Safari dates: 27th November – 29th December 2019
Charges: 3-day Safari to Maasai Mara National Park, 340 Euro