Destiny Garden School Volunteers

Volunteer in Kenya with Destiny Garden School
  • Are you interested in international volunteer service, considering time abroad abroad or looking for a break from your job?
  • Do you want to volunteer abroad and put your experience to work where it will be deeply appreciated?
  • Do you want to put your energy and skills into a very special community service project away from home?
  • Are you keen to work and live in Kenya, one of the most scenic countries in Africa whilst helping to improve the lives of needy children?

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Jacob Boaz Muoga, School Director
Director: Jacob Boaz Muoga
More about Jacob

Jacob Muoga with school pupils
Jacob with the children

Destiny Garden School Volunteers
Some volunteers
In class

Who we are:

Destiny Garden School was  founded by its Director, Jacob Boaz Muoga and provides education for 180 children from the age of 2½ to 13 years in Mtongwe, Likoni Division, one of the poorest suburbs of Mombasa on Kenya's coast.  

Providing these children with education improve their future, it also keeps them off the streets where they could become involved in gang culture, drugs and prostitution. 

Most families of the children will earn around $3US per day and most struggle to find regular work in an area where jobs are scarce. It is not uncommon for families to go without food for the day.  The school provides the children with a snack mid morning and a full meal at lunch - sometimes their only meal of the day.

Why should you volunteer at Destiny Garden School?

Cost:   Volunteering direct with Destiny Garden School cuts out the often large administration fees charged by volunteering organizations, whose overheads are high.

The School:   The school is directed and managed by Jacob, who is a qualified experienced businessman He has  worked in education and has successfully set up a similar charity school.  He has the welfare and education of the children uppermost and his vision is ‘to get the children out of their poverty trap through education.’

Stay as long as you want:  Jacob and his family will host volunteers who can stay from one week to six months. 

Security:   Volunteers at Destiny Garden School are looked after by Jacob and his family in a family atmosphere to ensure their stay is comfortable and safe, and to make sure they have a rewarding experience.

Improve lives:  As a volunteer, you will see the difference you are helping to make to improve the lives of needy children.  By working at Destiny Garden School, you will learn about a culture very different to your own and gain an insight into lives of children being educated in Kenya. 

See Kenya:   Working in Mombasa will give you the opportunity to experience Kenya, one of the most scenic countries in Africa – and can take weekend breaks to visit for example one of the spectacular Game Reserves or relax on one of the many beaches.

What it costs:

We work very hard to keep costs down especially for you, the volunteer.  While volunteers are enjoying the service we provide for them, we remain committed to maintaining both the quality of the program and the safety of all volunteers involved.

Our charges for volunteers are  US$280 per week **.  The equivalent charges are payable in your local currency at the exchange rate at time of booking.   For fuller details see our FAQ page or contact us at  dgskenya@googlemail.com

 Please note:  **Some organisations have special agreements with Destiny Garden School which may or may not result in different fees being paid.

Ways you can help

  • Volunteer:  Jacob and his family will host volunteers who can stay from one week to six months.  Please click on the Volunteer link for more information.
  • Sponsor a child:  You can sponsor a child for as little as £10 / $20US / $30 Aus per month. ALL the money received for a child goes towards their education and food.  
    See the Sponsor a Child page.
  • Make a donation:  If you cannot commit to a monthly sponsorship but feel you would like to make a one-off donation, please look at our Donation page where there are also ideas for fundraising.

 

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Destiny Garden School, Mombasa, Kenya.  Volunteer, Sponsor or Donate to help educate and feed children.