From Au Pair in Germany to a Successful Career in Tourism in Kenya
Her name is Isabella Ayuma Otondo. She learnt German in Nairobi before she decided to come to Germany as an Au Pair to improve what she Read More
Category: Volunteering
Video: EFD, BFD, FSJ, FÖJ What is the Difference?
During the last Career Fair in Nairobi, I spoke on the differences between the BFD and FSJ as well as explained what EFD and FÖJ Read More
Kenyan from Germany Leading a Diabetes Campaign, Come Take Part
Diabetes has become a HUGE problem in Kenya. As Kenyans we only call it “Ugonjwa wa Sukari” (Sugar disease) and assume that just reducing or Read More
Before You Get Married For Makara – Know it Might Cost You Your Sanity
For many people who come to Europe, especially Kenyan girls. Regardless of the reason why they came to Europe and whether or not they had Read More
Ausbildung: Heilerziehungspfleger/in
Heilerziehungspflege (HEP) is an ausbildung for those that support people with mental and physical disabilities. It is a Schulische Ausbildung meaning you don’t get paid Read More
Ukoloni Mambo Leo – How Diaspora Kenyans Misuse Fellow Kenyans Without Papers
Sometimes when I hear about the things some Kenyans do, I actually wonder if we come from the same country but then again when we Read More
Inspired Career Fair 2013 in Köln
This year’s career fair was set to be our biggest and most successful and it did not disappoint. To all our friends, sponsors and friends, Read More
New Laws for Non-EU Au Pairs and Families
Come July this year and the laws will be changed for non-EU au pairs planning to come to Germany and for non-EU parents in Germany Read More
Kenyan Shares his Experience as a HiWi
I’ve spoken about Earning a living during your studies in Germany when you have no scholarship or relatives. Well I stumbled upon this article from Read More
Success Story: From Au Pair to FSJ now doing an Ausbildung then Medicine
Meet Peninah Muiru a Kenyan living in Hannover and enjoying it. She came to Germany December 2010 as an au pair and to her dismay, Read More
2 Kenyans complete their FSJ successfully in Delmenhorst
Joseph Kiprono (23) and Stephen Thagwo Boro (22) have been living in Delmenhorst doing their FSJ for the past 15months at a care facility for Read More
Meet Betty M. Ngari – A Voice for the Voiceless Female Refugees
Elisabeth (Betty) M Ngari, originally from Kenya and has been in Germany since 1996. Betty came to Germany with no papers and lived here for Read More
BFD becoming a Favourite with more Applicants than Places
The Ministry of Youth and Families recently announced that the BFD has won many hearts since it was introduced in July 2011. There are currently Read More
Sports FSJ in Hamburg
Application Deadline: 30.04.2013 FSJ Start Date: 01.08.2013 Job Description: Coaching current groups in schools Supporting Coaches in their coaching activities in small and special groups Managing Read More
Where to apply for IJFD
Not sure what IJFD is, read What is IJFD. If you’re wondering where to apply for the IJFD, here is a list. YOu could also Read More
Internationale Jugendfreiwilligendienst (IJFD)
Internationale Jugendfreiwilligendienst (IJFD) is a new form of volunteering just like BFD and FSJ/FÖJ, also run by the Ministry of Families, Seniors, Women and Youth. Read More
Where to apply for FSJ/FÖJ
Here is another video from the Career Fair in Nairobi. Someone asked where they can apply for FSJ, so I’ve compiled this list of where Read More
Kenyan wants to settle in after a long struggle
“I was young and ready for adventure”, Marion Kuhl says when asked what made her come to Germany. She didn’t have any high hopes, “I Read More
German Education system simplified
I thought I should share this slide I used at the past Career Fair. For those who hear of the different German levels and wonder what Read More