Author: WaleWaleKenya

#4 summer vibes The last week in Kenya was filled with new impressions and encounters, as I  travelled to the country’s coast. Together with my French flatmate Louis and his Kenyan friend Cherry, I took the SGR Madaraka Express to Mombasa, and lucky me got to see some Elephants in Tsavo National park. During our … Continue reading Stories and impressions of a volunteer.

#3 discovering Nairobi My third week in Nairobi was a bit more adventurous. But let me start from the beginning. Office-wise we had a bunch of tasks to do that week. Mainly, I continued working on a new project proposal for more access to information. Then, I looked out for new partnerships with development organisations … Continue reading Stories and impressions of a volunteer.

#2 chocolate city My second week at Wale went by faster than I could think. Together with Venna, Evette and Happiness, the week started with a morning-Monday-meeting to discuss our weekly plans. From English classes, over career workshops to a few fun activities and a solid Saturday’s programme for the kids at the center. Not … Continue reading Stories and impressions of a volunteer.

#1 Feeling fuzzy   When my adventure to Kenya was about to start, it seemed to be a bit of a random and rather spontaneous idea to me, keeping in mind that I had just booked flights one week beforehand. For a long time I have had this idea of traveling to Eastern Africa stuck … Continue reading Stories and impressions of a volunteer.

As many say, knowledge and wisdom acquired through education is the key to life. Going to school and learning is one of the major rights of all human beings. A number of kids in Kibera lack this important passage because of many reasons including lack of school fees due to poverty, lack of role models … Continue reading 1000 Books of Wisdom.

Who ever knew that a stadium formed out of nothing but ashes would be the epicenter of the Great Wale Wale Slum Soka Academy? Isaac’s Pitch, which  was named after a man to whom football was a do or die, came to be after a fire which consumed several houses, leaving the place formless and … Continue reading Wale Wale Slum Soka Academy Is Here!

Leaving for Kenya I don’t know just how many times I asked myself why I´m doing this. Hesitating is a part of leaving your comfort zone, unless you´re a completely rootless person. My time before departure was filled with fixed feelings. Some days I was so excited to hit the road and find new adventures. … Continue reading Adventures of an Intern.

My First Week In Kenya The idea of living abroad is exotic yet terrifying to so many people. More often than not, if you ask someone if they would be willing to pack their bags and leave their comforts behind for the unknown, I think they might say something along the lines of, “…Maybe?” The … Continue reading 125 Days As An Intern

Meet Gilberto Amimo Otieno! He is 11 years old and lives with his mum, dad and 6 sisters. He lives in Soweto corner club, Kibera and is in primary school, class six. Gilberto joined Wale last year to be able to dance, to draw in art class and get help with his studies. He says … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..

The first day at Wale was really something special. When I walked in at the center and saw how dedicated the kids were at their first meeting of the year, I knew that I had come to the right place. My name is Karl Svensson. I’m 19 years old and grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. … Continue reading THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER

My name is Nyabera Evette, I am 21 years and the third born in a family of six.I live with my mom and siblings in Kianda,Kibera. I am yet to join Nairobi University to pursue a course in arts and sociology. I joined Wale about seven years ago when it was still known as Wayo … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..

Meet George Were! He is 15 years old, lives with his mum, dad, two sisters and one brother in Kibera in an area called Bombulu. He is in primary school, class 3 and his best things to do during his spare time are acting and playing football. George is an amazingly talented dancer and he … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..

Meet Wickliff Ouma Otira. He lives with his mum, dad and 4 siblings in Kianda, Kibera. He is 20 years old and is now in form 3 in (high school) and his favorite subjects are History, Christian religious education, English and Kiswahili. Wickliff likes to spend his spare time are singing, writing songs and watching … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..

Meet Bonnie! His name is Bonface, but everyone knows him as Bonnie. He is 13 years old and lives in Kibera 42. Bonny has a mum, dad and two sisters who are ten and eight. He is in primary school in class 6 and he really enjoys school. Bonnie joined Wale 2013 because he was … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..

Meet Mary Achieng! She is 17 years old, lives with her mum, dad and 7 siblings in Soweto, Kibera. Mary goes to high school, is in form 3 (the third year of high school) and her favorite subjects in school are English, Swahili and Geography. She joined Wale 2013 because she had a strong desire … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..