"Organic Farm Project Providing School Needs for Kyosei Pre & Primary School in Arusha"

Arusha

🌿 Meet the visionary behind our school farm project, Director - Mr. Steven.

Our banana ans pawpaw trees already planted behind the classrooms.

3 reviews • Updated 4 months ago

Hello WWOOFers, Are you ready to embark on a journey that combines sustainable farming, education, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences? We’ve got Kyosei Foundation led by Steven (Director) and his dedicated team. Our organization manages Kyosei Pre & Primary School in Arusha along with a farm dedicated to sustaining the school's needs. Our focus is to offer underprivileged children sustainable farming practices and quality education, including a daily breakfast and balanced meals. Our goal is to develop a sustainable farming initiative at the school to provide fresh produce for students' meals and educate them on agricultural practices. What we are doing? The initiative involves school gardens and permaculture, focusing on: - Farm setup : allocate space for raised beds or greenhouses to grow a variety of vegetables and fruits. - Students involvement : Offer hands on experience for students in vegetable nurseries or planting, watering and maintaining the crops. - Educational components : Integrate farming lessons into the curriculum to teach students about nutrition, food production and sustainability. For now, we have a small farm project that has already started where we started to grow seedlings and the teachers of the school take care of it. If you are interested, you are also welcome to assist the teachers at school with english, french, or computer lessons for example. You'll stay at our homestay with our local family of four kids and lovely Mom. We have two bedrooms, which can accommodate a maximum of four to six guests at the same time. We provide three meals a day, either at home or at school. The homestay is located near the school and the farm, so you can walk there in about 15 minutes. Other activities are: - Kyosei Stars' Sports Training Programs: "Engage in our Sports Training Programs by providing football training, coaching, and event management for disadvantaged children and youths aged 6 to 17. Through these activities, participants have the opportunity to enjoy football, play, and develop both mentally and physically. Additionally, volunteers will follow an educational curriculum designed to complement their sporting experiences." - Kyosei Expedition & Entrepreneurship: The program designed for entrepreneurs and executives who wish to learn how to give back to society after a successful career. The program aims to target donations to specific transformational projects, allowing participants to see the positive impact they have enabled. Participants will spend 8-15 days in rural Tanzania, participating in meetings with girls' hope groups, entrepreneurs, school vulnerable children, teachers, parents, and local leaders. - Family Volunteer Trips: This is tailored for families with young children aged six to sixteen years. These trips provide a deep connection with the community and foster strong friendships. Participants are paired with a host homestay and family, participating in daily chores and participating in school activities. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. There are lots of things to do in our region ! You can go hiking in Mount Meru or Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, discover the beautiful waterfalls, go swiming in Chemka Hot Springs, visit a maasai village and maasai markets, go on a safari in Serengeti National Park, etc.... And at home you can learn how to cook Tanzanian food with us, and maybe show us how to cook your country's food !

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Grain farming

Poultry farming

Cattle farming

Flower farming

Seed saving or production

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Traditional crafts

Food justice / sovereignty

Host type

Nonprofit / Community

1 Hectares | 2.5 Acres

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Bedroom

Children accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Steven

Member since 2024

Languages spoken: English, Swahili Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 1 day

December 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

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Arusha

Kilimandjaro International Airport

Reviews

Gabriel

United Kingdom • July 2025

I had such a great time volunteering with Kyosei foundation. They made sure to help me feel as comfortable as possible and Steven was very accommodating. All of the kids are stars and deserve any help they get. It was a brilliant experience that anybody could find value in.

Reply from Steven

We are pleased to share our appreciation for George (his real name), who volunteered with Kyosei for a two-week period. Throughout his stay, he demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting our educational initiatives, assisting in teaching both Geography and English to our students. He also participated in efforts to raise funds for essential school facilities, including a kitchen and dining hall. In addition to his service, George was able to enjoy Tanzania’s natural beauty with visits to Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater—where he realized his dream of seeing elephants and lions in their natural habitat. We extend our heartfelt thanks and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. We are grateful for his contribution and hope our paths cross again in the future.

Miharu

Japan • July 2025

It was my first time spending three weeks in Tanzania, so I had many worries — about my health, safety, and more. But everything turned out fine because the host family always cared for us volunteers. My host family was kind and warm, and Steven’s wife’s cooking was delicious. I truly loved staying there. Their children were very cute and spoke English well. I came to love this family very much. On weekdays, I went to the Kyosei Foundation. I helped with fundraising, farming, and cooking, and sometimes taught Japanese language and culture. The students were curious and full of energy. Spending time with them was an unforgettable experience. The teachers were also kind and wonderful. I’m not confident in English, but the teachers helped me a lot, so I was able to manage the lessons. On weekends, Steven’s sister took me to visit local places. She was cheerful and kind, and I felt very safe with her. During this WWOOFing experience, I helped more with cooking than farming, because I’m a nutritionist in Japan and was interested in preparing breakfast and lunch. They made a schedule that matched my interests. If you have passion, you can try many different things here. One small regret is that I didn’t prepare enough for the Japanese lessons. I didn’t expect to teach so many times, so some of my lessons weren’t fully prepared. Finally, thank you very much, Steven, for all your help. I’m truly happy I met you, and I hope we can meet again someday.

Reply from Steven

Miharu volunteered with Kyosei Foundation for three impactful weeks in Arusha, Tanzania. She brought great energy and care into every task—teaching math, introducing Japanese culture, preparing school meals, and helping with farming activities. Her time with the children was full of joy, learning, and meaningful connection. Witnessing the lack of proper kitchen facilities and the struggles some children face with food insecurity, Miharu initiated a fundraiser to help us build a functional kitchen and dining area—a gift that will serve generations of students. Beyond volunteering, Miharu explored the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on safari—living her dream of seeing lions and elephants in their natural habitat. Her time here was full of purpose, learning, and adventure. We thank her deeply for the heart she brought to our school and community. We wish you all the best in your work and life back in Japan. And please know, you’re always welcome back at Kyosei Foundation anytime! With gratitude, Steven & everyone at Kyosei

Josephine

United Kingdom • February 2025

If you're hoping to learn about Tanzania and how many people live, to meet some big-hearted people and a whole load of adorable kids, this is a great place to come. I stayed for 10 days and was always made so welcome, by everybody. I stayed in a house with Steven's wife, 3 young children (who are learning great English) and other volunteers. Before arrival it was confirmed that, contrary to Wwoofing regulations, volunteers must pay $9 per day to stay and eat in the house. If you are hoping to do some work, the Foundation is not set up for volunteers. Before I travelled there, Steven confirmed that I could work both on the farm and also giving lessons (I am a qualified ESL teacher). On arrival, I discovered that there was zero work to do on the 'farm'. (Currently one garden patch). And being in a class is actually disruptive and not productive (the kids go wild when you walk in the classroom). The teachers are under a lot of pressure to deliver their curriculum, and I was only allowed to deliver a couple of lessons . The rest of the time I walked in circles around the school wondering what on earth to do, chatting with other volunteers, or watching birds!!! The Foundation is dreaming big, and is very good at marketing. I hope that soon in the future they will be delivering their great ideas. But for now, their profile description is an intention and not a reality.

Reply from Steven

Hello Josephine, Thank you for your time and thoughtful feedback. We truly appreciate that you stayed with us for 10 days, and we are happy to hear you felt welcomed and had the chance to meet the kids and the community. Regarding the farm work, we understand that it didn’t meet your expectations. Our approach to farming is seasonal, and we are currently working through some water shortages, as we have to purchase water for our gardening and farm maintenance. We’re also still in the process of building up our agricultural efforts, and we’ll work on better preparing future WWOOFers, especially those staying longer, so that they can be involved in more consistent farm tasks. As you observed, the school is still in its early stages, and we’ve been under a lot of pressure due to the implementation of Tanzania’s new curriculum, which has added challenges for our teachers. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We hope to improve the volunteer experience moving forward and provide clearer expectations, especially for those willing to stay longer and contribute in a more structured way. Thank you again for your time with us, and we wish you the best in all your future travels! Warm regards, Steven Kyosei Foundation