Your Experience Starts Here

We are based in Nanyuki, Kenya, where we connect international volunteers with meaningful opportunities in healthcare, education, childcare, sports and community development.

Community life with My Experience Africa in Nanyuki

What we do

We work alongside local schools, healthcare facilities, community organizations and youth programs, creating experiences built on genuine relationships, cultural exchange and meaningful contribution. From the moment you arrive at the airport to the day you leave, our local team is there to support you, help you settle in and make your experience meaningful for both you and the community you become part of.

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Our mission

To connect people from around the world with communities in Kenya through meaningful experiences that encourage cultural exchange, develop skills, support local initiatives, and create lasting value for everyone involved.

  • Communities are our partners, not a backdrop for a trip
  • We work with existing schools, clinics, coaches and community organisations
  • Volunteers contribute to work that is already taking place locally

Our vision

To create a world where people and communities grow together through meaningful exchange, shared experiences, and lasting relationships.

  • People and communities grow together
  • Cultural exchange that is genuine and two way
  • Relationships that last beyond the placement
Volunteers and local partners in Nanyuki

Our history

From teaching placements in Nanyuki to four programmes across education, health, sport and care, we have grown with the communities we call home.

  • Founded in Nanyuki in 2010 with close local partners
  • Healthcare, sport and childcare joined teaching over time
  • More than 2,000 volunteers placed, with a small team still supporting every stay

How we work

From the moment you arrive at the airport to the day you leave, our local team is there to support you, help you settle in and make your experience meaningful for both you and the community you become part of.

The people behind your experience

A local team in Nanyuki, focused on genuine partnerships and support from the moment you arrive.

Josephine Nyaruai

Founder and Director

Scott

Projects Coordinator

Stories from our volunteers

Honest reflections from people who volunteered with us in Nanyuki.

I worked as a volunteer for 6 months. Kenya was the best time of my life — warm people, meaningful work, and memories I'll never forget.

Scott Teaching Volunteer, Norway

The people I met in Kenya are some of the best I've ever known. From the first moment, everyone was warm and welcoming.

Hanna Kristiansen Community Volunteer

You don't feel like an intruder — you immediately feel wanted and loved, like part of their family.

Hanna Kristiansen Care Volunteer

Come volunteer with us in Nanyuki

Choose a programme and dates. We will confirm your place and guide you through everything before you fly.