KVDA is an indigenous, non-political and membership organization which is non-sectarian and non-profit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Vision Statement of KVDA: We envisage KVDA as an organization with a large membership working towards the improvement of quality of life of the community.
Mission Statement of KVDA: Mobilizing all-purpose resources to support community development initiatives.
Core Values or Operating Principles
· Promotion of voluntarism.
· Transparency and accountability.
· Participatory evaluation of projects.
· Local community ownership of projects:
· Continuous research and development.
· Regular follow up of projects.
· A learning organization.
· Documentary evidence of processes and events.
Strategic Objectives
· Afford voluntary service opportunities to young people.
· Mobilize communities to action.
· Supplement formal education with experiential learning.
· Create awareness amongst Kenyan communities about development issues.
· Foster global peace, friendship and understanding.
· Mobilizing all-purpose resources to promote grassroots development
Values
KVDA has a 62-year history of working to “develop against dependence” while cultivating trust and friendships with volunteers and partner organizations all over the world. The three mandates of the organization are as follows:
■ The Association shall be a non-profit, non-governmental, non-religious and non-political Association, whose inspiration is the furtherance of peace, friendship, understanding, development, democracy and equality among peoples of different cultures and backgrounds.
■ The Association is dedicated to seeking opportunities for young men and women from diverse national, cultural and educational backgrounds to live, work and share life and experiences in order to improve their world, to provide voluntary services to marginalized communities, to acquire alternative education, to gather information and build international cooperation.
■ The Association is further dedicated to mobilizing resources within and across national borders to support community development initiatives whose aims are to eradicate poverty and human suffering as well as to promote democracy and justice among peoples.
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Project overview
• This project is aimed at the establishing a center for KVDA volunteers who are serving within Vihiga County.
• This facility has since the year 2010 been hosting KVDA volunteers serving on the community service projects in the neighbourhood.
• There is urgent need for facelift that includes fencing, construction of a house with the capacity to host volunteers on the project as well as other infrastructure including drilling of a borehole to ensure regular supply of water to cater for day-to-day operations
• The involvement of local and international volunteers serves the critical purpose of sensitization and exposure to challenges of development.
• The construction of this centre will ensure boost the program as the volunteers placed on the projects within the area have an opportunity enhance their capacities using the facilities equipped at the centre
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• Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the local community.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
• There is electricity connection within the village and the volunteers can use electric appliances while at the project.
• Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Volunteer have the opportunity to visit local villages and experience cultural diversity among the legendary Banyore Community.
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites of interests and we welcome volunteers interested to request through email for specific information.
We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful country Kenya.
Notlar
Contruction of the homestead to host KVDA volunteers is fundamental and it is a wonderful opportunity to enhance operations with sustainable impact on community development
