When we set off for Kenya, we had no idea what to expect. Today, we...
Blog: Volunteer in Kenya
An Eye-Opening Experience – by Floor from Belgium
Hi everyone! My name is Floor, I’m from Belgium and I’m 18 years...
Small Moments That Matter – Lucy from Germany
Returning to Kenya for the second time with Better Me has been a...
A Life-Changing Chapter – by Malea from Switzerland
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of getting to know a new...
Two Months That Changed Everything – by Pheny
When I first arrived at Better Me Kenya, I wasn’t entirely sure what...
Weekend Adventure Roadtrip to Kakamega and Beyond
Weekends provide a great opportunity to unwind from the whirlwind of...
Why I keep coming back (7th time) – By Angela from Spain
After 7 times in Korando, I keep on learning new things every time I...
Rafiki – My Friend – by Janne from Belgium
This summer I spent a month in Kisumu and I had the best time of my life. Before going, I thought I was just going to teach the little ones everyday from morning to evening, but one week into the program I noticed that there was so much more to explore!
I can’t wait to come back! By Kayla from the U.K.
Volunteering abroad is something that I’ve always wanted to do, and...
The most beautiful experience of my life – by Cintia from Germany
My name is Cintia Balogh I`m 29 years old. I have always wanted to...
Tukio means Adventure – by Isabel from Colombia
Tukio means adventure in Swahili, and there is no better way to...
Ubuntu Family Initiative – Cooking, Piano and Art Classes for Korando Kids
Virtual Cooking Classes After joining Better Me’s Child Sponsorship...
How I broke through fear – Emily from the U.S.
My breakthrough experience Hi, I'm Emily from the United States, an...
Virtual Cooking Classes
From our Socal Media It's Super Sunday 😍😃❤ On...
365 Days of Passion & Purpose in Kenya – By Thomas Ogallo
For most people, when they talk about work rarely do the words...
Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, dream? – By Alessia from Italy
Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt only...
Project #AdventureHappiness visits Korando
Mmh🤔 have you ever asked yourself "What does happiness mean...
45 Hours to Korando- by Siva from Fiji Islands, South Pacific
Our journey started off in the South Pacific and across two...
Home is where my heart is -by Tiziana from Italy
“I know it is difficult leaving the kids but remember we won’t...
Experiential Learning at Korando – by Madeleine from the US
One of the first words I learned upon arrival in Kenya is “Karibu.”...
An impressing and inspiring life experience – by Tsewang from Nepal
While traveling abroad in itself encompasses uncertainty and...
A new family in Kenya – by Khristina from Russia
On the same wavelength… They say that real fun is unexpected. It...
My first teaching experience in Korando – by Tsewang from Nepal
I had planned to give the students of class 7 a short computer...
A very special wellness holiday – by Jana from Germany
Last year I spent two wonderful months at Korando as a volunteer....
From the Head to the Heart – by Elise from the Netherlands
It is often said that “the best things come unexpectedly”, and my...
The spirit of oneness – by Judith from Argentina
"Thanks to each of those who shared time with me in BetterMe Kenya,...
The precious Mama Dolfine – by Vivian Anyango from Kenya
The precious Mama Dolfine We really love you Mama Dolfine we love...
Happiness is only real when shared! by Victoria from Chile
Its been almost three weeks since I left Korando and there is no day...
Family is about compassion – by Vera from Germany
What my time at BetterMe taught me? That you can do so much even...
Instant smiles! By Justin from the US
I knew from the moment I came across Better Me on Facebook that I...
An unforgettable experience! By Sonja from Germany
Back from my adventure in Kenya I would like to give a little...
Madoma Korando
We encouraged our kids to be creative and come up with ideas for a...
Korando will always be in my heart! By Sofia from Argentina
I had the best experience in my life. When I remember the faces,...
I am Love, I am Universe… The most beautiful and fulfilling experience of my life! By Tiziana from Italy
While I am writing, Brooklyn is sitting next to me in the dome...
A new home in Kenya! By Sandy from Germany
Since 4 weeks I am here in Korando and it already feels like home!...
Doing things together, with love and reciprocity by Alessia from Italy
It has been already two months that I am back from my volunteering...
Korando – a place that will always be in my heart
If you are thinking about starting to work as a volunteer in Korando...
Rich Korando
I will try to tell you why Korando is one of the richest places I´ve...
4 Months of Happiness in Kenya
When I first set foot on the plane in July 2016, I never expected to...
Connecting with LakeHub!
Recently, we connected with our friends at LakeHub in Kisumu....
3 months to remember for a lifetime – By Hanny from Spain
When I started to think about spending some months in Kenya, one of...
Fundraising Tips, Volunteering From Home
It is now time to leave our experiences aside for a while, and talk...
The power of Theater reaches Korando!
When we first started thinking about the possibility of implementing...
Is it safe to travel to Kenya?
Lately, we have been getting many questions regarding safety in...
Every minute I spend at Korando changes my life a bit – By Angela from Spain
It is said that second parts are never good, and I do not even...
The key is to start doing something, not the perfection – By Giulia from Italy
When I first arrived in Kisumu I was not very sure about what I was...
A way to learn more about me and about this weird world – by Pilar from Spain
Everything happens for a reason, and I met a person that helped me...
I am thirteen years old and by now I am in grade eight – by Collins
Hi, my name is Collins. I am thirteen years old and by now I am in...
Volunteer in Kenya – I Simply Feel Part Of The Korando Family
By Martina from Italy - When I get up in the morning, the first...
Volunteer in Kenya: Truly inspiring – by Freda from China
First of all, it is located in the countryside of Kisumu, a city...
Volunteer in Kenya – True friendships by Justin from the U.S.
Well, looks like my time here at the Korando Center is coming to an...
A Typical African Adventure – by Nicky from Belgium
VOLUNTEER IN KENYA: Ndere Island, Impala Park and a lot of...
I have been a Student of the Subject of Life – by Angela from Spain
VOLUNTEER IN KENYA: My name is Ángela, a 28 year old Spanish girl...
Volunteer in Kenya – The best month of my life – by Leti from Spain
VOLUNTEER IN KENYA: My name is Leti and I am a teacher in Spain....
These students and people will change my life – by Danielle from the U.S.
My first week in Kenya has been nothing short of extraordinary and I...
My first week volunteering in Kenya – by Flore from Belgium
After only one week staying here in Africa, Charlotte and I have...
The children are so happy when I am teaching – by Mareile from Germany
My first week of volunteering started in Hamburg at the Airport with...