Internship Reports

September brought not only extreme heat but also many new experiences! The current volunteers Lena, Sophia, Jonas, and the Kenyan volunteer Cyprian visited the skills center together with the social worker Mercy and saw how tofu is produced for the first time. We also went to the slums in Nairobi and visited a few families

“New month – new volunteers” — since the beginning of August, we, Jonas, Sophia, and Lena, have arrived safely at the MCC Maisha Mazuri Children Centre. We were warmly welcomed by all the staff and especially by the kids, and we immediately took them all to our hearts. Since it was still vacation time at

During my last five weeks, I witnessed two more slaughterings. At the MCC, goats, chickens, and rabbits are kept, partly to support the “household economic strengthening program”—households in the assistance program with animals bred at the MCC. On the other hand, they are also intended for their own consumption. To reduce the number of rabbits

“Today we celebrate our rights,” a child described “African Child Day.” On June 16th, early in the morning, a large bus set off with some MCC children and children from the community’s primary and secondary schools. Upon arriving in Kinyui, several students from different schools were already gathered, and the Maisha Mazuri children joined them.

Vacation is over, and much to the children’s chagrin, school has started again. During the first week, the children take tests called “Opening Exams,” so their knowledge is assessed right after the break. I find it unusual that the exams consist of multiple-choice questions even in the eighth grade. I think it would be better

In April, I had my first home visits. Together with Mercy, the MCC social worker, we visited families from the community whose children attend the MCC kindergarten or one of the MCC schools, for example, and who are supported by the MMP program. In principle, it was exactly as I had imagined. However, it is

(Lisa) My last month is beginning, and with the new volunteers Britta and Flo, we planned and implemented new projects. With their help, I was able to carry out the “Swimming Pool Trip” project. So, on Sunday morning after Sunday school, we drove with the children from the children’s home and the children from the

Hello, dear Kenya enthusiasts! I’m Lisa, 20 years old, and I’m here for a three-month stay at the Maisha Mazuri Children’s Centre. I want to use my free time after graduating high school to make a difference, develop myself, and get to know a completely new world. That’s why I chose the MCC: to share