Challenge Events

Fundraising is becoming increasingly difficult for many charities and organisations because of fewer available grants, the current economic climate and increased competition for funding. As a result, it is important that supporters are offered new, innovative ways of supporting their favourite charity/organisation.

Volunteering abroad - particularly in Africa -  is becoming increasingly popular due to extensive media coverage and a desire from a growing number of  people who want to spend their free time doing something more productive than sitting on a beach.

A KenyanAdventure Challenge helps organisations generate significant funding by offering supporters the opportunity to volunteer in Africa as part of a group, whilst needing to raise sponsorship money for the charity they are completing their KenyanAdventure Challenge for.

Why would an individual want to participate in a KenyanAdventure Challenge?

• Further personal development
• Improve social awareness and knowledge of wider issues
• Encourage independence
• Raise money for good cause in the UK
• Give something back to the wider community
• Develop new skills
• Help develop local projects in impoverished communities

Choosing to spearhead a KenyanAdventure Challenge is also beneficial to the organisation itself because it displays/encourages -

• Excellent PR coverage in the local community
• A commitment to helping the wider community
• A commitment to forward-thinking, dynamic fundraising events
• Supporters to become actively involved in YOUR events

We organise your KenyanAdventure Challenge from start to finish. From pre-departure support, preparations and presentations at the beginning of your trip to the in-country team seeing you off at the airport at the end - we will ensure that your experience is a great one.

What is included in a typical KenyanAdventure Challenge?

• Pre-departure support, welcome packs and close liaison with Trip Co-ordinator

• Personal account management through 'My KenyanAdventure' online facility

• Private pick-up from in-country team at Jomo Kenyatta International airport (NBO)

• Private transfer from Nairobi to project destination

• First or last night day in hotel, subject to flight times

• Orientation Day in Kenya

• Accommodation with local family

• All meals included

• Project placement, choosing from following projects

• Community Work with Children
• Teaching in Schools
• Sports Coaching
• Building Homes

• Financial donation to projects

• Transport to projects

• Rift Valley Adventure Day

• Farewell buffet at 4* hotel

• Return airport  transfer

• Project Co-ordinator

• In-Country and UK support

• Bespoke t-shirt for each traveller, featuring your charity/organisation's logo

Health and safety has never been so important with foreign trips and it is important to ensure that all precautions and plans are in place prior to your trip.

KenyanAdventure can, on request, provide the following documentation:

• Project risk assessments
• Homestay’s Certificate of Good Conduct
• Insurance certificates
• Company charter with environmental, community, safety, ethical and professional policy
• References from previous groups
• Volunteer Code of Conduct

For generic health and well-being whilst in Kenya, click here.

We will organise each aspect of your KenyanAdventure Challenge (with the exception of flights) and are happy to help provide the following ancillary services, at no additional cost, to help make the run up to your trip even smoother:

• Dedicated web page to refer prospective participants to

• Accept enquiries for you - our dedicated team will be happy to take incoming calls/email enquiries

• Access to our design team to create eye-catching, informative graphics

• Some participants may not need to gain sponsorship or partake in fundraising events but those who do, will have access to our free fundraising brochure, which is full of ways to help make money and turn their dream into a reality

Organising a trip is straightforward process which is broken down into five parts to help make things easy for you. We’ll provide as much help and support as possible and will help answer any questions you may have in the run up to your trip.

1. Initial Presentation

Your Trip Co-ordinator will visit you to hold a presentation about volunteering in Africa to trip organiser(s) who has/have shown an initial interest.

2. Deposits

A deposit of £95 per volunteer secures your dates and trip.

3. Fundraising

We are happy to provide help and support to your fundraising activities by means of KenyanAdventure t-shirts, posters and cover letters.

4. Pre-departure Meeting

With only a couple of months left, your Trip Co-ordinator will once again visit you to go through any outstanding points in fine detail as well as presenting you with your KenyanAdventure welcome packs.

We’ll also ask each traveller to provide a copy of their travel insurance, passport and signed Volunteer Code of Conduct.

5. Off to Africa!

Let your adventure begin!