Engaging in youth work in partnership with the local churches and ministries surrounding Kikuyu.
Mission Africa works in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of East Africa, which has a large mission station in Kikuyu, on the outskirts of Nairobi. In Kikuyu there are several children’s care centres, that look after several hundred children and teenagers, as well as a number of church-run schools.
Joining a team will allow you to engage in a variety of ministries, reaching out to people of different ages, backgrounds, and faiths. You may spend time participating in holiday Bible-type activities, visiting schools, working within the local church community, and potentially even visiting prisons. You may find yourselves giving a children’s talk, sharing your testimony, playing sports, preparing crafts, participating in worship, or painting a church.
Team Details:
This team is open to anyone above the age of 18. Skills that are useful would be music, craft, sport, discipleship, or preaching.
Accommodation:
The team will be based at the guest house near Kikuyu which is close to all ministries that the team will participate in. It is about 40 minutes drive from Nairobi. The rooms are shared with 2 or 3 in each room, and there are basic toilets and showers. It is secure, clean, and comfortable.
Food:
Food can be quite similar to the UK. Most meals will include rice or potatoes and vegetables and often meat will be available.
Transport:
Flights will be arranged to Nairobi airport and your team will travel together. A minibus hired by Mission Africa will be used for the journey from the airport to Kikuyu. The vehicle and driver will be available for the team for the duration.
Supervision:
There will be a team leader appointed by Mission Africa who has experience of working in Kenya. There will also be a local facilitator who will look after the logistics and security of the team.
Costs:
£2,000, which includes flights, insurance, food, visa, accommodation, and transport. Additional costs might include Safaris or meals eaten outside of the accommodation provided.