LVIA
KONGWA, Tanzania (United Republic of)
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Improving environment protection by using clean cooking systems
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Jiko Banifu is a 6-years project focused on supporting local communities in increased awareness, skills and sensitisation regarding sustainable development through fighting the alarming rate of deforestation in Tanzania, where, due to a lack of alternatives, families use firewood and charcoal for cooking. There is a limited nationwide uptake of clean cooking solutions, due to a lack of distributors, virtually non-existent transport links and a lack of financial support for small-scale artisans. All the activities are targeting the most vulnerable groups living in rural areas. The volunteer will be directly involved supporting local colleagues in the implementation of: - awareness-raising campaigns - green cookstoves (Jiko Banifu) distribution - data collection - coordination meetings - communication activities (social, video, etc.) - narrative and financial reporting - monitoring procedures and filing project documents
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
LVIA will provide accommodation at the compound located in the Kongwa district. In the compound, there are an office and single cottages with 2 separate rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with basic furniture. There is a kitchen equipped with dishes, fridge and a gas cooker. In case of activities outside Kongwa, the organisation will provide for food and transport.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive in Tanzania swahili language lessons, to be able to relate to community beneficiaries. He/She will also receive a proper presentation of Jiko Banifu project, to have the possibility to be updated on the project implementation. The Program coordinator will share the basic for project management and administration, for the volunteer to play a crucial role in activities implementation in Kongwa area. Training on project proposal and writing will be also offered in case any financial opportunity will happen.
Participant profile
LVIA is looking for a person who would like to test himself/herself in a different experience, environment and culture. A person willing to travel and move around territory even with few comforts and who has a spirit of adaptation, preferably with other experiences abroad. A person who knows Office Package very well, who is confident with social media (video and photographic material collection, as well as with capacities to relate on his/her own experiences) and know English as well
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 30 week(s) during the period 01/08/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Mnyakongo Street, Kongwa District, KONGWA, Tanzania (United Republic of)
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tรผrkiye
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2023-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101140170
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52843_en
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