Help us in a typical Nairobi slum and experience a different life

Australia

5

Jane and Joshua were extremely welcoming and made us feel really comfortable. They helped us when in need, showed us around and made the journey a lot easier for us. Highly recommend!!!

10 months ago

Ukraine

5

Joshua is an amazing person! I can highly recommend this experience. If it's your first time - you need to be aware of social differences and for this I highly recommend to take extra money or bring gifts as clothes that you want to give away because every help is needed/ welcomed ! I spend 2 Weeks and will come back - I want to help more because the people are just awesome. Joshua makes sure that everything is smoothly but the whole team of people are so friendly and loving. 🤝 DEFINITELY GO FOR IT 🫶🏼

10 months ago

Australia

5

The project is built up of some of the most amazing, genuine, caring people. We stayed for two weeks and definitely couldve stayed longer. Seeing the kids beaming with joy everyday was such a highlight. Our host mother was jane and we literally could not have asked for a better host. She was so loving, caring and welcoming. Joshua made everything so easy from the moment we applied to the project till we left. We cant recommend this project enough. They truly are making a beautiful imapct to the slums of the project and we will remember you all for the rest of our lives. Much love ❤️

10 months ago

Portugal

5

Being part of this project was wonderful! Being in a Slum for the first time was one of the most challenging experiences! The organization really helps children and all members are helpful and always ready to help. My Host Family was always very kind and prepared my food, water for my bath and they were always kind! It's a project that I highly recommend. Thank you for everything!

11 months ago

joshua replied

Thank you Catarina,
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Much love,

Slovenia

5

I wasn't sure how I'll feel staying with a host an volunteering in a new continent but the host and the team made feel super welcome and helped me with every problem I had even when it did not relate to the organisation. They were all super sweet and kind and truly made me feel like a part of the family! The children are super sweet as well and welcome you with open arms as soon as you arrive! I loved teaching and playing with them! I truly think this was the best choice I could have made! Forever grateful to SYI and everyone I met while I was there❤️ I'll miss them so much

about 1 year ago

joshua replied

Thank you for your time with us, these kids and the team will always remember and Miss you.
All the best in all your endeavors.
You're always welcome to visit another time.

Switzerland

5

It was absolutely an amazing experience. The children were so cute and my host Lawrence and his family did everything they could to make me feel home and safe. Joshua was also amazing, he answered so many of my questions and helped me a lot. The children were so cute and for sure it's not an easy experience but it is one that will teach you a lot. If you have any questions do not hesitate to text me on whatshapp +41788049054. Thank you one again to the whole SYI Team I will never forget this new family❤️

about 1 year ago

joshua replied

Thank you for everything you did for Soweto Youth Initiative.
All the best and welcome to the family.

France

4

The project is an organization which truly takes care of the beneficiaries and the volunteers they welcome. If you want to meet other volunteers from all around the world and bond with the locals, this is the place to be. The activities are various and you get to create great relations with the kids. Nevertheless, consider taking a book with you because you will have quite some free time during the day. A big thanks to George, Ruth, Mercy for their hospitality and aalll the others who made this trip so special ! Can't wait to see you again !

8 months ago

Germany

4

I had a great experience while volunteering with children in the slums through the organization SYI. It was both a wonderful and challenging journey. SYI was always there to support me, promptly addressing any questions or concerns I had along the way. Additionally, I am grateful for the hospitality of my host family. I stayed with Lawrence's family and I really felt welcomed. Another special thing for me was getting to know the other volunteers. They were very important for me to talk about what we had experienced. Thank you for this great opportunity!

10 months ago

joshua replied

Thank you Vivienne for your time with Us, and everything you did is highly appreciated.
Welcome,once again.
Best wishes from all of us.

Germany

3

The locals from the organization and my host family were very nice. However the conditions at the accommodation were a little bit worse that I imagined. There were many bugs and cockroaches. Most of the day there was no running water so the shower was from a bucket. The host family was very lovely and always warmed it for me but I honestly expected a proper shower. At the organization I was mostly teaching the kids. However I didn't received a plan on what should I teach. So it was up to me what I want to teach. Which I don't think it is a proper solution for the kids in the long term.

about 1 year ago

joshua replied

Thank you Marcela for your feedback and apologize for the challenges you may have faced here.
As as an organization we shall continue to evaluate and and improve on the said issues for a better experience.
Furthermore we have identified and already implementing best practices, innovations, and solutions that enhance our program's quality and effectiveness.

Switzerland

5

I had an amazing experience, everyone was really kind and friendly and the kids were so sweet and fun! The hours are flexible, they leave you time to move around and visit, and the work is pretty open as well, you can personalize the classes and bring your own experience and knowledge to the kids. For accommodations I felt 100% at home and safe, the host family feels like a second family to me, they were extremely helpful and kind and accompanied me everywhere I needed to go. I miss everyone dearly and hope to be able to come back.

over 1 year ago

joshua replied

We really appreciate you Gaia.
Your contribution to this project really made a difference to the lives of these kids and the community at large .
S.Y.I fraternity wishes you all the best in you future volunteering activities
Much love

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