Nairobi, Kenya | Community-led development

Partners for
dignity,
opportunity,
and sustainable
local income.

Volunteers Without Borders Kenya brings volunteers, donors, and local leaders together to strengthen education, health, youth opportunity, environmental care, and income-generating community assets.

Community volunteers
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Nairobi based Rooted in Kenya and working with communities, schools, local partners, and volunteers.
Land for rentals A sustainability pathway to create steady local income for community programs.
Lake Kanyaboli Restoring canopy cover, wetlands, fish habitats, and the endangered sitatunga ecosystem.
Why support VWB Kenya

Giving that helps communities today and builds self-reliance tomorrow.

Volunteers Without Borders Kenya is an organization dedicated to bringing together volunteers from all over the world to serve communities in Kenya. It lays out initiatives aimed at harnessing hands-on volunteer experience to make a positive impact on local communities.

The organization addresses urgent needs among marginalized communities by working on cross-cutting issues such as poverty, education, healthcare, basic human needs, environmental sustainability, and local livelihoods. VWB Kenya works closely with communities, community-based organizations, and local authorities through a participatory approach.

The current funding need is not only program support. VWB Kenya is also developing revenue-generating assets, including leased land for avocado cultivation and a Blue Gum Eucalyptus conservation project, so the organization can fund more of its mission locally over time.

1 Direct program delivery Education, mentorship, health outreach, and support for vulnerable children, youth, and women.
2 Sustainable income Land-based rental activity and conservation planning to reduce dependence on one-off grants.
3 Volunteer bridge-building Local and international volunteers learning, serving, and strengthening community initiatives.
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Funding priorities

Three practical ways donations and partnerships move the mission forward.

Every contribution strengthens practical service today while helping VWB Kenya build community assets that can sustain the work tomorrow.

Blue Gum Eucalyptus project proposal cover with trees and VWB logo
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Blue Gum Eucalyptus Conservation

Support protection, monitoring, and conservation planning for the Bar O Lengo/Lake Kanyaboli ecosystem in Siaya County.

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Land & Rentals Sustainability

Help VWB Kenya structure land rental opportunities for avocado cultivation, water access, and sustainable local income.

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EmpowerHer Project

Support youth and women empowerment, sexual violence prevention, healthcare access, and survivor support.

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Education, Health & Youth Mobility

Fund AfricaConnect learning mobility, skills exchange, virtual learning, internships, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Blue Gum conservation proposal cover showing eucalyptus trees
Conservation project

Blue Gum Eucalyptus trees in Bar O Lengo, Siaya County.

The Blue Gum Eucalyptus project is now positioned as a conservation and land stewardship effort. Partner support can help the organization protect tree cover, monitor the ecosystem, prevent harmful encroachment, and connect the work with the wider Lake Kanyaboli conservation plan.

  • Tree protection, monitoring, and conservation planning
  • Restoration of canopy cover and indigenous habitat
  • Long-term land stewardship and community benefit
Conservation program

Restoring indigenous habitat, tree canopy, wetlands, and sustainable fish production.

VWB Kenya is seeking partners for a five-year conservation effort around Bar O Lengu and Lake Kanyaboli. The program protects the biosphere, supports small-scale fishers, and helps preserve threatened wildlife including the sitatunga antelope.

Reforestation and canopy cover Restore indigenous forests and woodlands, establish tree nurseries, plant seedlings, and rehabilitate degraded areas.
Conservation advocacy Work with local leaders, government, and stakeholders to demarcate conservation areas, protect wetlands, and prevent encroachment.
Sustainable fish production Train small-scale fishers, promote appropriate fishing gear, protect fish breeding areas, and support fisheries governance.
Community participation Mobilize residents, CBOs, women, youth, and volunteers through awareness, capacity building, agroforestry, and sustainable land use practices.
Year 1 Baseline and protection plan Conduct ecosystem surveys, engage local communities, develop zoning plans, begin habitat restoration, and start sitatunga conservation partnerships.
Year 2 Expansion and enforcement Establish tree nurseries, control illegal logging and charcoal production, develop sustainable farming, and research climate impacts.
Year 3 Wetlands and aquaculture Continue habitat restoration, launch wetland conservation, develop sustainable aquaculture, and strengthen monitoring and outreach.
Year 4 Livelihoods and tourism Empower women and youth, develop responsible local tourism, establish research and development, and grow fundraising capacity.
Year 5 Long-term management Create a long-term conservation plan, build community capacity, engage policymakers, and conduct an impact assessment.
Year 1: USD 14,000 Baseline survey, zoning, habitat restoration, and sitatunga conservation.
Year 2: USD 12,000 Tree nursery, illegal logging control, sustainable farming, and climate research.
Year 3: USD 6,000 Aquaculture, awareness campaigns, outreach, and monitoring and evaluation.
Year 4: USD 11,000 Sustainable tourism, research and development, fundraising, and women and youth empowerment.
Year 5: USD 9,000 Long-term management, capacity building, policy engagement, and impact assessment.
Total need: USD 54,000 A complete five-year conservation and community resilience plan.
Land rentals

Avocado cultivation leases that can support long-term community income.

VWB Kenya is developing land rental arrangements as a responsible income pathway. The lease opportunity focuses on avocado cultivation across parcels in Barolengo, Ovambo, and Malanga, with boundaries, water access, land condition, and existing features confirmed during a joint inspection.

Avocados growing on a tree
Avocado orchard production for the cultivation opportunity.
Viewing note: the lease text should be reviewed by a qualified Kenyan legal professional before signing. Site viewing is available on request.

Lease framework

  • Purpose: land use is strictly for avocado cultivation unless the lessors provide written consent for another use.
  • Term: an initial 10-year lease with an option to renew for an additional 5 years, subject to 90 days' written notice and good-faith renewal terms.
  • Water access: the Barolengo property benefits from river access for avocado irrigation, subject to Kenyan water laws, sustainable usage, and any required water-use agreement.
  • Site management: Maxwell serves as the site manager and ground contact for land access, maintenance, inspections, and boundary coordination.
  • Payment model: rent is payable quarterly in advance, with USD as the base currency and Kenyan Shilling payments adjusting with exchange rates.
Barolengo Nyanza Province parcel for avocado cultivation, with river access for irrigation subject to Kenyan water law and sustainable usage terms.
Ovambo Nyanza Province parcel for avocado cultivation. Size, land reference number, and boundaries to be confirmed during inspection.
Malanga Nyanza Province parcel for avocado cultivation. Size, land reference number, and access details to be confirmed during inspection.
Parcel name Location Appropriation Size Land reference number
Barolengo Nyanza Province Avocado cultivation To confirm To confirm
Ovambo Nyanza Province Avocado cultivation To confirm To confirm
Malanga Nyanza Province Avocado cultivation To confirm To confirm
Water and irrigation The Lessee installs and maintains irrigation infrastructure at their own cost. Barolengo river access may require a separate Water Use Agreement.
Quarterly rent Payments are due January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, each representing 25% of annual rent.
Maintenance The Lessee maintains cultivable land, controls weeds, pests, and diseases, and follows Kenyan agricultural and environmental laws.
Termination and disputes Disputes first go to mediation, then arbitration. Termination may occur by mutual agreement, after year five by notice, for breach, or abandonment.
Payment Due date Amount
1st quarter January 1 25% of annual rent
2nd quarter April 1 25% of annual rent
3rd quarter July 1 25% of annual rent
4th quarter October 1 25% of annual rent

Land lease inquiry form

Use this form to collect information from people interested in leasing land, offering land, or requesting a site discussion with Maxwell.

EmpowerHer

Empowering youth and women, combating sexual violence, and improving healthcare access.

EmpowerHer is a comprehensive initiative designed to address critical issues affecting youth and women in Siaya County and surrounding communities. The project seeks USD 49,000 to build confidence, self-sufficiency, safety, and healthier futures.

Four Project Pillars

Youth and Women Empowerment Education, skills development, mentorship, vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and pathways to self-reliance.
Combating Sexual Violence Awareness campaigns, prevention programs, survivor counseling, legal aid, and community-based support networks.
Improving Healthcare Expanded access to healthcare, better service quality, mobile or satellite care options, and reproductive and sexual health education.
Holistic Approach Cross-sector collaboration that recognizes the connection between empowerment, safety, healthcare, and community resilience.
  • Budget: USD 20,000 for youth and women empowerment, USD 15,000 for sexual violence initiatives, USD 10,000 for healthcare services, and USD 4,000 for operations.
  • Activities: financial literacy, job readiness, entrepreneurship, mentorship, survivor support, prevention training, healthcare advocacy, and community feedback loops.
  • Expected outcomes: increased self-sufficiency, reduced incidents of sexual violence, improved healthcare access, stronger survivor support, and a safer environment for youth to thrive.
Education, health and youth mobility

AfricaConnect: bridging borders through youth learning mobility.

AfricaConnect is designed to foster learning mobility, innovation, and cooperation between Africa and the European Union. Through exchange, digital learning, scholarships, internships, and cultural collaboration, the initiative equips young people with globally relevant skills.

Key Components

Youth exchange programs Structured study and learning opportunities across Africa and the EU in STEM, arts, social sciences, entrepreneurship, and more.
Capacity building Workshops on leadership, digital literacy, employability, entrepreneurship, and practical problem-solving.
Virtual learning Interactive courses, webinars, and collaborative projects that allow youth to share knowledge across borders.
Scholarships and internships Funding pathways, higher education opportunities, and hands-on placements with NGOs, startups, corporations, and institutions.
Research and culture Joint university research, cultural events, exhibitions, festivals, and intercultural dialogue.
Policy and alumni network Advocacy for youth mobility and qualification recognition, plus alumni mentorship and continued collaboration.
  • Impact: enhanced skills and knowledge-sharing, stronger higher education cooperation, empowered youth, and a stronger image of Africa as a study destination.
  • Timeline: years 1-2 focus on setup, partner engagement, and curriculum development; years 3-4 launch exchange programs and virtual platforms; year 5 and beyond sustain, expand, measure, and advocate.
Partner with us

VWB Kenya is seeking donors, technical partners, volunteers, and institutional allies.

Support can be financial, practical, professional, or in-kind. The most helpful partnerships make community work stronger while also building the assets that keep it going.

Program sponsors Fund education, healthcare access, mentorship, women and youth empowerment, and volunteer-led community activities.
Enterprise partners Support rental land planning, construction inputs, asset management, and income-generating models.
Land stewardship support Provide conservation expertise, monitoring support, ecosystem restoration advice, or reinvestment accountability.
Conservation partners Support Lake Kanyaboli reforestation, wetland protection, sustainable fisheries, and sitatunga habitat restoration.