Both my husband and I have had an amazing time with Inspire Kenya. Having been let down by another company, Inspire quickly came to the rescue and assisted us, and meet most of our needs.
We were looked after even before we landed in Kenya. Mathew was always at hand to answer any queries, concerns, issues etc. via email. Furthermore we were quickly put in touch with other volunteers who had been to the same orphanage to advise us on what we should purchase for the kids by way of gifts etc. and what not to take out there, this information was very useful. Even though natives of Kenya- having left Kenya over 30 years ago, getting yourself culturally aware can take time, however Inspire staff Tom and Freddie were always at hand to help wherever they could. Just knowing we could pick the phone up to someone to tell them about our day or our experience or even to get their views on how to deal with certain difficult situations was great.
When it came to spending leisure time – Inspire staff knew exactly where to take you, and not have to pay tourist prices for your gifts for family and friends.
We certainly have been inspired by this company and would willingly help them out with the great work they are doing in Kenya. We would certainly go with Inspire Kenya again and would recommend not just the experience but also the company to anyone!
Jamela and Mohd. Khan.Sept 07.School/Orphanage.

I spent several months looking for a volunteer program in East Africa. Unfortunately, many either were out of my price range or did not provide the experience I was hoping to achieve. I wanted to participate in a volunteer program that would allow me to better understand the needs of the region and to be able to make a difference. Inspire-Kenya provides that type of experience and makes it available to those who want to lend a hand, but may not have endless funds to do so. The organization is small and operates with local staffing that provides a unique opportunity. It is not your usually large volunteer organization that may
be out of touch with local needs. Inspire-Kenya representatives were excellent. They were patient and knowledgeably in answering all my questions as I try
to understand some of the issues facing the region.  They took incredible care of me and showed me parts of Kenya I never imagined I would see. It was a life
changing experience.

Jeannie. USA. April 07. Conservation.

"The experience at school is priceless"

I would like to say that the experience has been in all senses wonderful. The family I stayed with, Sophie and Daniel and family, are great and we have become friends. I have been treated in a great manner all the time. The experience at school is priceless. The kids are so welcoming, so intelligent, so eager to learn, that it has been so motivating for me to teach them. The Inspire Kenya staff were also great. Both Tom and Steve took great care of me whenever needed, were always friendly, with a smile, and solved any problem had very diligently.

Hugo. Inspire Teacher July 2007. Nairobi school.

"Kenya is a country full of wonderful things and I have spent there the best time of my life."

"The organization is small and operates with local staffing that provides a unique opportunity."

"When it came to spending leisure time – Inspire staff knew exactly where to take you,"

I was so lucky to stay with a wonderful host family, they made me so welcome and at home, helping me wherever possible if i needed it. I will definitely keep in contact with them. The guys Tom and Fred from Inspire were totally great keeping up to date with me and checking that I was ok. They were  so helpful would go out of their way to make the experience as worthwhile as possible Tom organised the booking of my  Masai Mara safari, travel and accommodation afterwards. The whole thing went without a hitch other than my 10 hour bus journey back to Mombassa, but that's the fun of traveling around Kenya it wouldn't be the same if we arrived on time without having a bumpy journey!
Danielle, London.  July 2007. Mombasa Orphanage.

"The guys Tom and Fred from Inspire were totally great keeping up to date with me and checking that I was ok"

"Inspire-Kenya provides that type of experience and makes it available to those who want to lend a hand, but may not have endless funds to do so."

Thank you so much for all your help while Nicole, Georgie & I were in Kenya. It is inspiring to meet people who are passionate about what they are doing. I really enjoyed the whole experience, and though I felt quite happy to be coming home when I did, now that I have been back for a couple of weeks (and back to 11 hour days in an office), I wish Kenya were closer, so that I could just flit over for a visit.  After starting to establish a relationship with the children, it's hard to be so far away and feel like we have abandoned them. I wonder how they feel about it.... Anyway, it was great to meet you all and congratulations on the work you are doing.

 Jill, Australia. Children's home Sept 07.

"It is inspiring to meet people who are passionate about what they are doing."

Everything has been perfect. I had a lot of expectations and, because of that, I suspected that it wouldn't be that good. But I was wrong, despite all the ideas that I had, the experience has defied the imagination. Since I arrived and Lucy, John, Steve (I only saw him that time) and Halima came to pick me up to the airport until my plane took off, I have enjoyed a lot. I was working at Kenya Times during one month. It was very instructive because I am journalist, and I could take part of local journalism and learn a lot of things about the country and politics in the pre elections period. KT staff were, also, very welcoming people. My only handicap was the English, because it forced me to depend on someone else and impeded me to write properly. But they helped me and I could publish several reports. But I repeat that I am more than happy with my experience and I would recommend it to everyone. Kenya is a country full of wonderful things and I have spent there the best time of my life.

Paloma. Children's Home & Journalism Jan 08

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My time spent in Mombasa with Inspire Kenya was absolutely amazing. I could not have asked for friendlier, more loving people to be staying with and surrounded with during the month I volunteered there. Seaside Medical Clinic was an amazing learning experience especially for my
future career as a physician. My eyes were opened to a completely different world of health care than exists in the United States; even though there were distinctive differences in the available resources, I learned that the most important aid a person can be offered is caring doctors and staff who are working together to help the patient. The
month I spent in Kenya was not nearly long enough, and hope to be returning soon. The country and people are all so beautiful and my life has definitely been changed forever. Thank you to Dr Johnson, Helen and
family, as well as Freddie and John, all who ensured my trip's success and safety. Thank you so much!

Sharon. Nurse Volunteer Mombasa March 08

"The country and people are all so beautiful and my life has definitely been changed forever."

While on both placements I have been. lucky enough to experience a special insight into Sri Lanka’s every day life.
When starting the placements I felt at ease straightaway and enjoyed spending time with girls getting to know them while experiencing their everyday life in the orphanage.
While working at the pre-school I have been able to experience a great insight into the children’s first introduction to education and at the same time I was able to help and have fun with the children
Amy,Sri Lanka girls Children's home volunteer June 08.
England

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