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In Homa Bay, many women struggle to support their families due to limited job opportunities. Our community once ran a small tailoring project that trained vulnerable women with sewing skills so they could earn an income and care for their children. The project stopped due to lack of equipment and materials. With support from donors and volunteers, we hope to revive it and empower women to build sustainable livelihoods. 🌍✨
5 hours of help per week
Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.
Amount: US$ 5 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Volunteers contribute 5 dollars per day to cover expenses for food, maintenance or financing our organisation.
3 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Empowering Kenyan Women Through Tailoring: From Adversity to Resilience
In the heart of Homa Bay, Imara Community Growth Network works to uplift vulnerable women and girls by equipping them with skills and opportunities to rebuild their lives.
To address poverty and unemployment among women, the organization started a small tailoring project where women learned sewing skills, earned income, and regained dignity and independence. Through this initiative, they supported their families and helped others by contributing to school fees, providing hygienic products for girls, and assisting vulnerable children in the community.
In 2019, a fire destroyed the tailoring shop, bringing these life-changing activities to a halt. Since then, many women who depended on the project have struggled to find stable income.
Today, we hope to revive the project and restore hope to women and families in Homa Bay. By rebuilding it, women will again receive tailoring training to help them earn income, start small businesses, and become financially independent. Income from the project will also support menstrual pads for schoolgirls, assist vulnerable children with school fees and feeding programs, and produce affordable clothing and school uniforms. It will also strengthen support for Pro Active School.
To restart the project, we seek support for sewing machines, tailoring tables, fabrics, and basic tailoring tools.
With your support, simple stitches can restore dignity, create livelihoods, and bring hope to many women and children in Homa Bay. 🌍❤️✨
Volunteer: Fundraising & Marketing for Women’s Tailoring Project – Homa Bay, Kenya
Organization: Imara Community Growth Network (ICGN)
Location: Homa Bay, Kenya
Duration: 2–4 weeks minimum
About Us:
We empower vulnerable women and girls in Homa Bay through skills and income opportunities. Our tailoring project trains women in sewing, helping them support their families, fund school fees, provide menstrual hygiene products, and create affordable clothing for the community. After a fire destroyed the workshop in 2019, we are rebuilding—and we need your help!
Volunteer Role:
Help fundraise through online platforms and local initiatives.
Create engaging social media content and marketing materials.
Share ideas to grow and sustain the tailoring project.
Support community engagement and cross-cultural learning.
Requirements:
Passion for women’s empowerment.
Skills or interest in fundraising, marketing, or social media.
Minimum 2–4 weeks commitment.
We Offer:
Safe accommodation and meals with a local family.
Hands-on experience in community development and social entrepreneurship.
Cultural immersion and meaningful impact.
Join us to help women in Homa Bay rebuild their skills, dignity, and independence! 🌍❤️✨
Volunteer Rules & Expectations
Respect Local Culture and Community:
Volunteers must be mindful and respectful of local customs, traditions, and daily life in Homa Bay. Open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity are essential.
Commitment and Punctuality:
Volunteers should adhere to agreed schedules and commit to the minimum volunteering period (2–4 weeks). Reliability is important for project continuity.
Professional Conduct:
Volunteers are expected to maintain a professional and positive attitude while representing Imara Community Growth Network. Teamwork, honesty, and integrity are essential.
Confidentiality and Privacy:
Respect the privacy of community members and trainees. Photos, videos, or stories should only be shared publicly with consent.
Active Participation:
Volunteers are expected to actively contribute to fundraising, marketing, and community engagement activities, including brainstorming ideas to improve the project.
Collaboration with Staff and Trainees:
Volunteers should work closely with local staff and women trainees, fostering a supportive, encouraging, and respectful learning environment.
Health and Safety:
Volunteers must follow safety guidelines in the workspace, especially around sewing equipment and community areas. Report any accidents or hazards immediately.
Adaptability:
Volunteers must be flexible and adaptable to changes in schedules, daily activities, and the rural environment.
Communication:
Open and timely communication with the team is expected. Volunteers should report progress, challenges, or any needs promptly.
Positive Representation:
Volunteers are ambassadors of the project. They should promote the tailoring initiative responsibly, respectfully, and positively when interacting with donors, visitors, or online audiences.
