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Sunshine Action Africa Volunteer Tour -KENYA 

耀陽行動 - "非洲愛心肯亞行 -17-25 SEPT 2010

(return time optional)

FACTS ABOUT KENYA

Unemployment The unemployment in Kenya is very high and particularly among the youth who are over 60% of the population .the unemployment rate stands at 30%. This both for rural and urban. The economy growth rate is only 2.6 %  this is due to the post elections violence that happened in 2008.  Health. The health status is slowly changing although over 50% of population cannot access health are to various issues e.g. un-affordability, distances, illiteracy among others. The most affected areas are rural areas and also in slums. Maternal health is a major issue in rural areas. HIV/AIDS The prevalence rate is 6% and around 2 million people are living with HIV/aids, There are over 15 millions orphans. The most affected age group is 15 -35 years although the statistics are changing with  married or committed couples accounting to 44% of new infections .we have around 76,330  new infections rate...250 ,000 patients are on ARVs and around 300,000 who cannot afford or get them.

SUNSHINE ACTION volunteers will perform the first African program in SEPT 2010.

Tentative Schedule: 17-25 SEPT, 2010  (Return time optional)

Mission of the Trip:

Ø       Visit / Food donation to the HIV/AIDS patients.

Ø       Visit / Food donation to poor children.

Ø       Visit / Food donation to Cancer Patients.

Ø       Visit / Food donation to Mentally & Physically Handicapped.

Ø    Tree Planting program "Plant the Planet"

***Depending on the total amount raised for the project, beneficiaries are subjected to change***

Cost Estimated:

**Minimum. Fund Raising: HK$7'800/person ***Donation over HKD100 can be tax exempted***Fund-raising form available***

Travel Budget: (Not deposited to Sunshine Action bank account)

-Round Tickets from HK-Kenya: approx. HK$8’800.—plus tax.

-Accommodation & Food : approx. HK$2’000-3'000/person.

*** All prices are subject to change based on market price during the actual travel period. Each volunteer shall bear his/her own travel expense***

Notes about the Trip:

Ø           We are recruiting a maximum of 3 good-hearted volunteers for this trip. Due to the length and condition of the mission. All volunteers need to be interviewed before trip.

Ø           In addition to the volunteers, we are also seeking individuals willing to make donations to the project.

Ø           2 core volunteers of Sunshine Action will serve as guides on the trip.

Ø           All volunteers are responsible for their own personal and medical expenses related to this trip, including all pre-trip injection & medication.

Ø           The contact information of one immediate relative is required in the case of an emergency while volunteering abroad with Sunshine Action. Volunteers are recommended to consult with family members and medical doctor before departure.

Ø           Volunteers may be requested to help carry second-hand clothes, toys, health products (approved by law), or any items targeted to our mission.

 Relax time:

-         Sunshine Action normally sets aside the some days for relaxing, shopping or free time..

Important Dates:

**Deadline for Application: 30-AUG-2010 – Sunshine Action will close application once reached the ideal volunteers.

**Deadline for Fund Raising: 08-SEPT-2010 – Final Fund should reaches Sunshine Action HSBC Hong Kong ACC# 400-595989-838 at latest on 08-SEPT-2010.

e-mail: sunshine@sunshine-action.org  -  Tel: 9387-3243

耀陽行動 - "非洲愛心肯亞行 - 11-20 SEPT 2010

旅程目的

-             為肯亞 :奈洛比 Nairobi地區嚴重病患人士，提供義工服務；

-             購買、包裝食物包，並運送至加德滿都:地區貧民窟及/或無家可歸的兒童，重病患人士

預計可以協助800至1'200個家庭：

Ø           「耀陽行動」將視乎籌得物資數目及行程安排，而增加旅程中的服務項目***

 籌募經費

***最低籌款額: 每名參與義工人士需募得港幣7'800元以上，方可參加，參與者籌募經費越多，受惠人士數目亦會相應增加。如果籌募款項不足以支付所有服務項目，餘額將由「耀陽行動」支付。

Travel Budget: (Not deposited to Sunshine Action bank account)

-             香港至奈洛比 Nairobi來回機票約為港幣8,800元，另加稅項；

-             旅舍以及全程餐飲支出約為港幣2'000-3'000元：

Ø       請注意，所有價格均隨市場變化及實際行程，而有所變動，所以參與者要準備足夠金額支付個人開支。

                

旅程注意事項

-             「耀陽行動」現招募最多3名義工參與旅程；

-             「耀陽行動」其中兩名核心成員，將會負責帶領義工；

-             由於「耀陽行動」無法負擔旅程中及旅程後的安全及健康問題，所以本會希望義工決定參與旅程前，必需先徵詢醫護人員的健康意見，並注射相關的防疫疫苗；

-             「耀陽行動」建議義工決定參與行程前，先與家人商討，為了慎重起見，我們需要得到一個家人或可信賴朋友的聯絡方法，以便在緊急情況作聯絡之用；

-             在合乎法律情況下，參與義工可能需要協助運送二手衣服、玩具、健康產品、以及其他用於服務項目的物品；

休閒時間

-             一如以往，「耀陽行動」會安排最後3天的行程，作為休閒、購物及自由活動時間.

申請日期
截止申請日期為2010年8月30日，如參加人數已達到要求，「耀陽行動」會馬上停止接受申請；
籌款限期為2010年9月8日，請參加者在2010年9月8日前將款項存入「耀陽行動」的匯豐銀行戶口 HSBC Hong Kong ACC# 400-595989-838；除了親身參與義工活動，「耀陽行動」亦歡迎各界捐助是次肯亞慈善探訪活動。

e-mail: sunshine@sunshine-action.org / Tel: 852-9387-3243

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