Gap Project: Kenya & Tanzania

Lion & Giraffe Conservation in Kenya

Experience the ultimate African adventure by living and working in the heart of the savannah at Soysambu Conservancy. You’ll get hands-on experience and learn from expert conservationists while doing things like:

• Research endangered species and monitor local populations
• Set camera traps
• Raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment
• Remove invasive plant species
• Maintain natural water holes for the animals

You can read more about the project here.

Medicine in Tanzania

Our Medical Project aims to improve access to healthcare services for underprivileged communities. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside medical professionals at a hospital in Arusha, observing local doctors and gaining valuable experience.

In addition to your hospital work, you’ll also participate in community healthcare outreach. These outreaches involve educational workshops that raise awareness about non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, and provide basic health screenings and medicine to local residents.

You will also attend medical-based educational workshops which will provide you with the opportunity to learn about local healthcare challenges, the specific diseases that impact the region, and the cultural context in which healthcare is delivered.

Women’s Empowerment and Human Rights in Tanzania

Gender equality is a critical issue worldwide, and we’re working to bridge the gap between genders in Tanzania. Our Women’s Empowerment Project targets specific, marginalized groups, and everything we do for them is centred around building a sustainable future. With us, you can do things like:

• Run skills development classes for local women
• Teach kids in schools and people in the community about gender equality
• Raise awareness about issues that hold women back, including poverty, illiteracy, and ill health

If you’re interested in legal work, we also empower women through our Human Rights Project. You’ll focus on actively protecting women’s and children’s rights in Tanzania, through tasks such as:

• Writing pleas
• Researching cases
• Giving human rights presentations
• Tackling injustices and helping with issues of land, inheritance, and probate law

Read more about Women’s Empowerment and Human Rights in Tanzania.

Microfinance in Tanzania

The main goal of this project is to support female entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities on their journey to achieve financial independence. Projects Abroad provides an interest-free loan to kick-start a small business, and you assist with:

• Provide general business advice and teach basic numeracy and literacy if needed
• Do home visits and interviews with prospective beneficiaries
• Develop business plans and marketing strategies
• Manage loan accounts

You can read more about this project here.

Support Education in Tanzania

In Tanzania, we’re supporting education in rural areas by making sure young students can access English classes. We’re also focused on improving literacy and making sure that students learn in safe, clean environments.

As a volunteer teacher, you’ll:

• Plan and run English classes
• Work with teachers to prepare exciting practical lessons
• Assist with extracurricular activities such as music, sport, art, and drama

You can read more about Teaching in Tanzania here.

When you arrive at your respective airport in Kenya, a Projects Abroad staff member will be there to meet you and drive you to the conservancy. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Kenya Arrival Procedures page.

Once you have finished your Project work in Kenya, you will board a private bus arranged by us to take you across the border into Tanzania.