Amy Dodgson and Jillian Ramsden (UK)
Nursing Volunteers in Limuru, Kenya, 2006

We are two student nurses from England and have just spent a month at Tigoni sub District hospital. We chose Kenya so as we could experience health provision within a developing country.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here, all the staff and the matron have been friendly and accommodating to our learning needs. We have spent time on both paediatric and maternity wards and have delivered three babies [under supervision] which was one of the highlights during our time here.

The placement organizers tailor made a program to our requirements involving our safety the moment we arrived in Kenya. Our host family opened up their home and allowed us to experience the Kenyan culture. The Program Coordinator also arranged a four day safari to Maasai Mara for an additional charge. We also had time and opportunity to visit Mombasa and Nairobi.

The whole experience has opened our eyes to the needs of others and will remain with us forever. We have had a chance to meet other volunteers from different countries and shared experiences with each other.

We highly recommend both Cosmic Volunteers and the hospital.