About us

Our proposition is always to make the world a better place

Afrovac Connect is a premier organization registered under BN-KYCZKJYR to facilitate international service-learning and volunteering placements with faith-based and community partners in Kenya and the wider African context. Based in Nairobi, we are dedicated to connecting passionate volunteers from around the world with impactful projects that drive positive change in local communities. Our mission is rooted in ethical volunteering, ensuring each placement is not only meaningful and rewarding for the volunteer but also contributes to sustainable community development. We offer comprehensive support, cultural orientation, and tailored placements to create a transformative experience that fosters mutual growth and understanding, leaving a lasting impact on both volunteers and the communities they serve. 

2022

Operating for 3 years

42

Volunteer Placements

+800

Lives impacted

9.75/ 10.00

Customer rating

Our Core Values

What we stand for (PILLAR)

  1. Professionalism: We maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of our work, ensuring that our volunteers and faith-based partners experience seamless and respectful interactions.

  2. Integrity: We uphold transparency, ethical conduct, and accountability, fostering trust among volunteers, faith-based organizations, and the communities we serve.

  3. Longevity: We are dedicated to creating lasting partnerships and sustainable impact, working to ensure that our contributions support long-term community development and transformation.

  4. Lively Engagement: We embrace an enthusiastic and vibrant approach, encouraging volunteers to immerse themselves fully and form meaningful connections within their placements.

  5. Availability: We are readily accessible to support our volunteers and partners at every step, ensuring their needs are met with timely assistance and resources.

  6. Reliability: We are a dependable partner, committed to consistency and follow-through in our support for volunteers, faith-based organizations, and communities.

Wide network of faith-based organizations

Afrovac Connect provides access to a wide network of faith based organizations in Kenya, offering international volunteers numerous placement opportunities. Whether you are passionate about education, healthcare, community development, Environment, Sports or any other cause, our extensive network ensures that you can find a placement aligned with your interests and skills.

Joining the community of Afrovac Connect alumni

This offers international volunteers’ numerous benefits, including networking opportunities with like-minded individuals, cultural exchange experiences, professional development resources, continued engagement in Kenyan initiatives, personal growth opportunities, and a supportive network, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to positive change within Kenya’s faith-based organizations.

Tailored Volunteer Placements

At Afrovac Connect, we understand the importance of matching volunteers with placements that suit their skills, interests, and preferences. Our team works closely with you to understand your goals and aspirations, and then curates tailored volunteer opportunities in faith based organizations in Nairobi, Coast, Rift valley, Western, Eastern, Mt. Kenya and the Lake regions. We strive to create meaningful experiences that allow you to contribute positively and make a lasting impact.

Meet the team

Daniel mwangi
Director (Partnerships and Outreach)

The Director of Partnerships and Outreach leads the organization, overseeing its mission and goals, while building relationships with stakeholders in Kenya and abroad.

Doreen Anyango
Finance and Administration manager

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for managing the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting and reporting, as well as overseeing administrative functions like human resources and office management.

Emilio gichuru
program manager/ Training and Development Specialist

The Program Manager/Training and Development Specialist coordinates volunteer placements, manages recruitment, designs cultural competence training, and facilitates professional development for volunteers and staff to ensure program effectiveness and engagement.

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