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COUNTRY INFORMATION
Kenya, known for its natural beauty, lush foliage and beautiful beaches, has been a land of unending change and diversity with a long, complex history. Kenya gained its independence from the British in 1963, but the country still struggles with poverty, health care and education—all areas volunteers can greatly make a difference in.   If you’ve volunteered in Kenya, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know which organization you signed up with, what your trip was like, and if you’d recommend the program to others.

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CLEAN & SAFE WATER CHANGES EVERYTHING In the US, a water crisis is a major news story. In many other parts of the world, it would be daily life. Every year more than 2 million people, mostly children, die from waterborne disease. Fifty percent of all the illness in the world is caused by unsafe … Continue reading Start with one Kenya →

Capital Nairobi
Population 48,397,527 (July 2018 est.) [Source: The World Factbook]
Religion
Christian 82.5% (Protestant 47.4% Catholic 23.3%
other 11.8%) Muslim 11.1%
Traditionalists 1.6% other 1.7%
none 2.4% unspecified 0.7% [Source: The World Factbook]
Language 1 2 3
English (official) Kiswahili (official) numerous indigenous languages [Source: The World Factbook]
Location

Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Poverty Level 36.1% (2016 est.) [Source: The World Bank]
Climate

Vaccines The CDC advises travelers to make sure they are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include: Measles, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Polio, Rabies, Meningitis, and Yellow Fever. Speak with your doctor to find out which vaccines you may need. [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
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40% (2013 est.) [Source: The World Factbook]

Currency Kenyan Shilling

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