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This page contains all the information you’ll need to prepare for your trip. Check back regularly as updates are added. We’ll also email this information to you progressively as we approach your departure. We know it can be a bit overwhelming!
An immersive experience is about sharing stories, seeing strength, building understanding and, returning home changed.
You’ll discover that, no matter where we’re from, our paths are intertwined.
Please register for the immersion onboarding workflow by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below.
You’ll be directed to the CanYou app/webpage. Enter your email address, and you’ll receive a confirmation email to join the Edmund Rice Foundation CanYou where you can complete the immersion onboarding.
We’ll ask for important information, such as your passport, dietary requirements and Next of Kin details.
Take a look at this handy immersion guide to help you prepare for your trip.
Aka Karanja. Karanja is an expert at cross-cultural engagement. He’s a father of two and your immersion leader.
Aka JoyJoy. Joy radiates her namesake. She is a mother of three and is your immersion coordinator.
Our team will:
• greet you on arrival, wearing Edmund Rice Foundation branded clothing so they are easily recognised
• provide a briefing at the commencement of the immersion, outlining our work and the partner programs to be visited
• facilitate project visits
• stay with you for the duration of your immersion
• stay connected with families via What’sApp
Over the next few months, its a good chance to get familiar with the communities we work with. You’re travelling to Nairobi, Eldoret on the outskirts of Nairobi and Embulbul, in Western Kenya, and will visit the following projects:
Funding need: $130,000
Your support of:
$815 supports one learner with education, and therapy for one year
$5,000 strengthens therapy services and specialist care
$20,000 partners in long-term inclusion and dignity
Funding need: $200,000
Your support of:
$850 gives one child a full year of education
$5,000 boosts learning resources and vocational pathways
$25,000 partners in long-term, values-based education
Documents to get familiar with:
– Child Protection policy
– ERFA safety and security policy
– Child Protection code of conduct and Child Protection Policy self declaration form
Qld: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
Vic: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
NSW: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-checkhttps://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
