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Learn Kenya farming while supporting our community

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The experience

Join Hands of Hope Foundation in Kilifi, Kenya, and help us develop our community farming project. Activities include planting seeds, watering crops, weeding, preparing the land, maintaining gardens and harvesting when ready. You will learn local farming methods, share agricultural knowledge and contribute to a greener, more sustainable community. No farming experience is required, just enthusiasm and willingness to learn!


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.


What you get

2 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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Community Farming & Sustainable Agriculture Program – Hands of Hope Foundation

Our community farming program aims to promote sustainable agriculture, food production and environmental conservation while empowering local communities in Kilifi, Kenya.

We invite volunteers to join us in developing and maintaining our community garden. Activities include preparing the land, planting seeds, watering crops, weeding, composting, maintaining the garden and harvesting produce when ready.

Volunteers will work alongside the host and local community members, exchange agricultural knowledge and learn traditional Kenyan farming practices. Those with previous farming or gardening experience are encouraged to share their skills, but beginners are equally welcome.

The program is flexible and practical, allowing volunteers to participate according to the weather, farming season and project needs.

By joining us, you will help promote food sustainability, community participation and environmental awareness while experiencing rural Kenyan life and making meaningful cultural connections.

Our goal is simple: grow food, share knowledge and build a stronger, more sustainable community.