Care for the disabled and elderly in Kenya

altInterested in helping disabled people in Kenya? The Reach Out Disabled Foundation is seeking a volunteer for at least three months to manage and administrate the various programmes for disabled people of all ages. Cost: Three months approximately £2500.

Situated in a village outside Nairobi, the newly established offices of the Reach Out Disabled Foundation need an experienced international aid professional with proven and significant senior management experience, research and advocacy. The need is for a suitably qualified person to manage and develop the various programs, which include classes from pre-school to high school levels, vocational training for adults and day care facilities for the elderly.

Cost: The overall cost includes administration, air fare, visa, insurance and the cost of food, accommodation and travel to work. Accommodation would be in the Central Park Hotel, Nairobi, with all modern conveniences.

Country Information: Kenya. Lots of up-to-date information can be found on the bbc website www.news.bbc.co.uk . Select 'World'/'Africa'/'Country profiles'/'Kenya'.