Kenya organic farm and eco-village – K5 village project
Join our villages and experience African farming life
Hello, my name is Abraham. I am a permaculture-trained teacher and founder of a farming group that was created by five young permaculture farmers from different communities: Kagola, Kowino, Kaduk, Kangaga and Kajuang’. Together we run the K5 village project.
Our group is registered with the government of Kenya as a community-based organisation. Our vision is to empower the community technically, socially and economically through the use of local resources. We work on poverty and illiteracy reduction, environmental management, permaculture and organic farming, and education for disadvantaged children through vocational skills such as tailoring, carpentry and sustainable agriculture.
Tasks and fields of activity
K5 village project welcomes volunteers to come, help and share together. There is no age limit. You can contribute in many areas depending on your interests and skills, including:
- Fundraising and grant writing
- Biotechnology and tissue culture development
- Marketing and networking
- Teacher training and ICT programmes
- Video recording and editing
- Sports (football coaching) and meditation
- Music, drama and dance education
- Teaching at our village private school
- Farming and gardening
- Arts programmes
- Ecovillage projects and community / sustainable development
- Health education
- Intercultural communication
- Permaculture farming and design
- Environmental education projects
- Spiritual nourishment programmes
- Social work
- Event planning for community projects
- Drawing and designing farm layouts
- Eco-building, construction and simple infrastructure
- Poultry and rabbit keeping
- Administration and project management
- Organic pest and fertiliser management
- Research trials with different crops and growing methods
- Beekeeping
- Soil preparation and irrigation methods
- Demonstrations of greenhouse farming, drip irrigation, pest control and farm input management
- Helping nearby schools to develop small school farms so they can be more self-sufficient
- Website and blog creation for the project
Volunteers help organise activities, plant and care for crops and support children to learn about environmentally friendly and organic agriculture.
How many volunteers can you host?
More than two.
When do you need volunteers?
All year long.
How many hours of help per day?
4–5 hours of help per day.
How many days of help per week?
5 days per week, with 2 days off.
Are accommodation and food included?
Yes, we offer food and accommodation.
Type of accommodation
- Private room
- Private room for a couple
Diet and nutrition
Local Kenyan food is served, depending on the volunteer’s preferences. Vegetarian options are available.
Fees transparency
No fees are charged, but you are welcome to support the project in any way you can.
Visa information
Yes, we can help with visa information or invitation letters.
Volunteers’ benefits
Volunteers benefit from cultural exchange with local families and visits to nearby attractions such as hot springs, Ruma National Park in Homa Bay, boat rides on Lake Victoria and more. You can also spend time playing and learning with the children. A certificate of participation can be provided.
Languages spoken
English, Kiswahili and Dholuo.
Location and how to get here
We are located in Kajuoga village in rural Homa Bay County, Nyanza Province. The village is about 20 km south-west of Lake Victoria, in Rangwe District, Korayo Location. Kajuoga has a population of around 3,000 people, two village polytechnics, several churches, two primary schools, two high schools and nearby shopping centres.
Directions from Nairobi
You can fly from Wilson Airport to Kabunde airstrip in Homa Bay (about 45 minutes). By road, take an Easy Coach or Transline bus to Homa Bay town. From Homa Bay to the host place, take a motorbike taxi (boda boda).
Internet access
Yes, there is internet access.
“Paying guests” option
Maybe – this can be discussed by email.
Contact details 📩
Please note: This volunteer project listing may be outdated. Details about availability, dates, tasks and requirements may have changed. Please contact the hosts directly to confirm the current status of the project.
Facebook profile (host): facebook.com/omito.jakomito
Project photos: facebook.com/abrahamowuor
Email: k5villagefarmproject AT gmail DOT com
Alternative email: omitoabrahamowuor AT gmail DOT com
WhatsApp (host): +254 704 604 877
Hostname: Omito Abraham Owuor
