More about the Charity (working internationally and domestically)

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1 Kenya 2019 Launch

2 Student Voice 2019 Kenya 2018 was the best experience of my life and I could have never imagined how amazing and eye opening an experience could be for me. I was able to see how other people live with a lot less then us but still be able to find joy and happiness in their life. The sites we stayed were so nice and if it was closer I would happily go back again as the facilities were great. Being able to speak to other students my age to see how they learn and how their school functions was an unforgettable experience. I would never have imagined being on a coach to the Masai Mara going past elephants and other animals just metres from the vehicle. I would love to go again.it is a lot of money but if you are able to fundraise I can safely say it will be the best 2000 you have spent in your life so far.

3 Mission The mission of Mend the Gap is to help individuals and communities to mend the widening gap between cultures, races, generations and people of different wealth for current and future generations

4 More about the Charity (working internationally and domestically)

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7 Bochoroke, Kisii

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9 Community Project Bochoroke

10 Local Schools

11 Teaching/supporting lessons

12 Getting actively involved

13 Community Gathering

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15 Our home in Bochoroke

16 Food Food will be provided or bought during the first week mostly western diet, mostly vegetarian! First week, we will shop and cook our own food (please advise of specialist diet), there will be two shared Kenyan meals. Bottled water do not brush teeth in local water, and strong emphasis on hygiene should prevent too much acquaintance with the long drop!

17 Spare time

18 Masai Mara

19 Masai Mara

20 Masai Mara

21 Safari

22 Safari

23 Travel Plans TBA Sample itinerary for /7 Arrive at 20:20 and be picked up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi. Drive to and stay at Central YMCA or similar in Nairobi 15/7 - Travel from Nairobi to Naivasha Camp. 16/7 - Relax in Naivasaha. 17/7 - Travel to Camp in Masai Mara with brief stops at Ntulele, Narok Seasons Hotel, and Narok Tuskys 18/7 - Visit to Sekenani Girls Secondary school near camp and relax 19/7 - Visit Girls Rescue Centre and Agroforestry Project near camp and relax 20/7 - Game Drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve - using hired 4 Wheel drive vehicles. 21/7 - Travel to Kisii with lunch stopover at Narok Seasons Hotel and shopping at Narok Tuskys 22/7 Church Service at Bochoroke, communal meal 23/7 - Walk to the top of the road and church service for those interested. Walk through the market. Village Band and cultural festivities. Council of Elders meeting. 24/7 - Visit to Bochoroke Project site and to linked schools as follows: Kenyan Schools Nyariacho Girango + Keboba Kerongeta Mong'oni 27/7 Brief visit to linked schools to say bye and packing 28/7 - Travel to Nairobi direct to JKI Airport to drop students for take-off at 22:25

24 Lake Naivasha

25 Lake Naivasha

26 What will the experience offer? Opportunity to travel and explore the wider world Opportunity to make a difference and impact in a rural Kenyan community Character building and skills! Great for CV and applications Opens doors to further opportunities Possible 2 day trek around Mount Kenya Year 11/12/13 bonding! Travelling with students from Clevedon, Chew, Backwell

27 Support for Charity and Community Creating links Raising awareness Teaching and supporting schools and self help group is a main element of the trip Long term links Fundraising!

28 Trip Info 16 days approx TBC 13 July/early August 2019 (last week of term, first week of holiday) 2000 (+ 300 if wishing to do 3 day expedition) 100 non-refundable deposit

29 Passports Passports and Visas A reminder that students will require a full British passport with at least six months left before expiry on the date that we return to the UK. If there are any students travelling on a non British passport could you let us know as soon as possible. We will require photocopies of the passport in advance for our staff trip packs. We will collect passports from students at the airport and look after them in Kenya. Visas All students over the age of 16 will require a Kenyan visitors visa. These are bought at immigration as we land at Nairobi and cost 30. This is not included in the cost of the trip and students will need to have this ready on landing. Medical Information please let us know!

30 The Staff Team Gordano, Chew, Clevedon and Backwell staff Mend the Gap staff led by Naftali Onchere

31 Mend the Gap staff

32 WEX Opportunities Linked schools Orphanage Local clinic/surgery Any requests?

33 Kit List Copies available We aim to cost in one hoodie and t-shirt Strong walking shoes/boots and wet weather gear

34 Immunisation There are certain immunisations that the students require for their visit and students will need to take malaria tablets. All students should make an appointment with their GP in the coming weeks to discuss the requirements. GP s will ask where in Kenya they are heading and they need to respond that they are going to be in the north west region of the country around the town of Kisii and that they will be interacting with the local people. It is the student s responsibility to visit their GP and make arrangements for injections and malaria tablets etc. We will give a daily reminder to students about malaria tablets.

35 Money 30 Visa money Money for x 2 meals at Lake Navaisha Tuck Money Money for airport, Euros or US dollars are best. Payment deadline May for final trip payment

36 Safety Insurance School Risk Assessments Cultural Expectations Student groups and group leaders

37 Pre-trip bonding Preparation regarding Kenyan etiquette and getting to know the students in each team. Decisions about tents and sharing arrangements Advice on packing

38 Questions?