Lina was a volunteer with us in the summer of 2024, together with Linn Marie, read about her experience at Eco Moyo My journey to Eco Moyo came very spontaneously. I had heard of the school while studying for a bachelor’s in solar energy and of the amazing work being done. So, three years later, when my friend, Linn Marie, called me out of the blue saying she was going to spend her summer at Eco Moyo, I had no reason not to join. And it turns out Eco Moyo was already looking at expanding their solar systems. Perfect timing!
I got to stay a month at the school, and my days were half filled with planning solar systems and half with getting to know the wonderful staff and learners. Learning Kiswahili, clapping games, netball, and about Kenyan politics and culture. And laughing so much! All the time, at everything, with everyone.
My favorite thing about my stay was my morning routine: waking up to the sound of the kids arriving at school, walking up to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, being greeted with a “Karibu!” and then trying out the new Kiswahili we had learned the previous day. Having Asumptor and the wonderful matrons laugh at us and with us before walking down to the school and greeting the teachers and learners. (And then waiting for the wonderful moment when Mama Mahamri arrives with mahamri and chapati!)
I have thought about my time at Eco Moyo every day for the last two months since I left, and I know I have to go back! If you’re thinking about visiting and volunteering, don’t think, just do it💚
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Last picture was taken driving away from Eco Moyo at the end of our stay🥹💔