Create safe learning spaces for Kenyan children and youth in Sidundo

The HESPO project manager stands on the edge of a sandy pitch in his village in Kenya and watches his team's handball players.

We create safe learning spaces to fulfil our mission of "Sport for development".

Sport for Development

HESPO Healthy Choices Through Sports

Sport Management, Sport Coach

2 to 12 months

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For 2 months from

1855€

Sports activities 2

FootballHandballKids volleyNetballTable tennisVolleyball

Social Change Focus

Gender equality, Girls empowerment, Inclusion, Environmental awareness, HIV / AIDS, Health and well-being, Life skills

Project ID

KE-HES-HCTS

Project provider

HESPO Healthy Choices Through Sports

Type of organisation 7

CBO

Country

Kenya

Location

Sidundo, Usonga/Busonga

Places offered

3

Age (min)

20

Gender preference 3

Male

Available months

Jan to Dec

Starting time 8

Anytime

Work schedule 4

Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat

Hours per day 4

Approx. 8

Transfers

Kisumu International Airport by taxi to Sidundo

Home « » project

Organized

Place to stay

Host family, Single room

Meals 5

Breakfast & Dinner, Lunch at project side

Spoken languages

English, Swahili, Luo

Laundry

At home and nearby market

Wifi home 6

No

Wifi project 6

Limited

Ongoing Activities

Handball, Football, Netball, Table tennis

Future Activities

Volleyball, Kids volley

“Healthy Choices Through Sports” (HESPO) is a youth-driven, non-political, non-profit and non-religious community-based organisation working in Siaya County, Kenya since 2022.

We work with communities and schools to achieve our mission of Sports for Development, which focuses on the following Sustainable Development Goals Economic Empowerment, Quality Education, Good Health and Well-being, Climate Action, Gender Equality, Water and Sanitation, and Cooperation and Partnership.

To achieve our vision, we will train community coaches and teachers as mentors and facilitators in these aspects of community development through play-based methodologies that address the diverse and unique needs of the beneficiaries.

Nicola Scholl from COACH ABROAD together with the project mentor and project staff during a visit to Kenya.
Visiting social sport projects in person is not always possible, but it is part of our transparency initiative. Nicola Scholl from COACH ABROAD visited the Healthy Choices Through Sport project in Kenya and spoke with the project mentor and staff about future strategies and opportunities for sustainable support.

Our aim

To develop youth, young men and women into responsible, serene, mentored, resilient, health conscious and economically empowered citizens through sport.

Our mission

To create safe spaces for young people and children to learn through sport and make healthy choices for their personal and community development.

Our vision

A safe and healthy community where young people take responsibility for their personal and community development.

Our values

Professionalism / Integrity / Authenticity / Fun & Enjoyment / Full Inclusion & Participation / Lifelong Learning

Children and young people playing barefoot handball on sandy ground in a village in Kenya.
Young players of a handball team pose arm in arm for a team photo.
Players from two volleyball teams stand on the grass at the net and watch the ball fly.
A young member of the sports club proudly presents his new green sports shirt to a group of fellow athletes.
Young students and athletes from a Kenyan school sit on chairs in a circle in a classroom, listening to the coach's explanations.
  • Leading sports sessions
  • Lead life skills sessions in schools and the community
  • Help create digital content for the organisation
  • Lead life skills sessions such as environmental management, mental health sessions, financial literacy, etc.

Tuesday to Saturday

  • 9am – Arrival at office
  • 10am – 4pm – Activity in school
  • 5pm – 6pm – Community activity

Please note that days and times may vary depending on the project and task.

Accommodation

The organisation can offer either homestay, single or shared rooms depending on availability. Most houses do not have indoor toilets, but the organisation is developing a shared room with indoor toilets and a bathroom.

General

The area is cold in April and October and hot the rest of the year, with motorcycles being the main mode of transport and minibuses and buses used to get around town. The area is mostly flat and neighbouring areas are prone to flooding during heavy rains. It is close to Lake Victoria and the home of former US President Barack Obama.

Health & Safety

  • This place is close to the Yala swamp, so it is important to bring mosquito repellent.
  • People are friendly and hospitable. No major safety concerns.
  • The water is salty and volunteers will need to buy drinking water regularly.

External information Sidundo, Usonga/Busonga:

Requirements

Police Clearance

Required

Age (min)

20

Language skills

English

Duration (min/max)

2 to 12 months

COACH ABROAD

Form completed

  • Health Certificate

Useful skills / documents

  • Digital design skills
  • If you have artistic talents, you can use them in our extra-curricular programmes.

Costs

Included

Transfers

Kisumu International Airport by taxi to Sidundo

Place to stay

Host family, Single room

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner, Lunch at project side

Price for 2 months from 1a

1855€

Additional month 1b

390€

Own responsibility

These items are not included in the project cost and are your responsibility:

  • Flights, visas and all necessary documents and associated fees
  • Travel and medical insurance, vaccinations
  • Personal activities/travel and related expenses

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Project mentor George Okumu Baraza from HESPO Healthy Choices Through Sports in Kenya

Project mentor

George Okumu Baraza

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