Orphans and vulnerable children support programme in Kenya

NISSII Christian Academy is an integrated community-based education project located in Kisui village, Mbita town, along the shores of Lake Victoria in Western Kenya. We currently serve 343 children of ages 3-17 years in the Kindergarten, primary, and Junior Secondary school. Our classes run from Play group (ages 3-4) to grade 8 (ages 15-17). We have a total of 16 teaching staff and 11 non-teaching staff. Most of our children are orphans or come from vulnerable backgrounds, and we provide them with holistic care-including education, nutrition, health, love, and mentorship.
Our mission is to empower the children through quality education, Christian Values, and sustainable community development. In addition to the school, we run projects in agriculture, health, nutrition, and social welfare, all aimed at improving community livelihoods.

Volunteer Experience
We have hosted volunteers from the USA, Germany, Japan, Spain, Israel, China, Italy, Australia, Bulgaria, England, among others. Each volunteer brings unique skills and love that leaves a lasting mark on our children, staff, and the community.
At NISSII, the volunteers have opportunity to engage in activities that match your passion, skills, and interests, including:
1. Teaching or assisting in classroom lessons
2. Helping with meal preparation and serving the children
3. Engaging in creative activities like art, games, and storytelling
4. Supporting our organic farm and nutrition program
5. Assisting with administrative work such as writing, documentation, and project development
6. Mentoring children and participating in community outreach
7. Social networking for the project
8. Fundraising initiatives for the project

Accommodation and meals
Volunteers are provided a private room fully furnished with a bed, mosquito net, bedding, and electricity. The toilet is located outside but is clean and well maintained. Free Wi-Fi and laundry services are available.
Meals are prepared from fresh, local foods such as beans, rice, fish, vegetables, chapatti, beef, chicken, fruits, and ugali (a local delicacy made of corn flour-perfect with soup). they are welcome to cook together our family and our team to experience Kenyan and Luo culture firsthand. volunteers only pay a $5 daily contribution to cover your three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Travel and Arrival in Kenya
Volunteers are advised to travel to Kisumu International Airport where we organize pick-up arrangements. They only need to pay Ksh. 5000 for fuel/gas. Alternatively, volunteers can travel from Nairobi to Mbita directly by bus. The buses travel that route during both daytime and night. h
We provide the volunteers with a letter of invitation to facilitate their visa application to Kenya.

Cultural and Leisure opportunities
During weekends, volunteers will have the chance to visit tourist and historical sites including Ruma National Park (27km from the school), Lake Victoria shores and nearby islands, or participate in community visits to better understand local life and culture.