8. General Director of Jambo Volunteers
Luis del Alamo
Luis was born in Madrid, Spain in 1981. After finishing his degree he went to
live in kenya (Lamu, Mombassa and Nairobi) and work in the cooperation field
for the last five years, during which he has sought out local leaders to provide
them with support for community projects, working closely with them in
Maasailand and Kibera. Luis has a degree in communication from Endicott
College in Beverly Massachusetts and a master in International Cooperation
from the University of Oviedo, Spain. All his work is with community groups
and with a view to making a small but permanent, self-sustainable difference in
the lives of the needy.
Logistics Coordinator Maasailand
Joseph Ole Tipanko
Joseph is the president of the Maasai Good Salvage Outreach organization
(MAGSA-OUTREACH) which draws its members from Ntashat, an area with
economic and social problems some 40 km outside of Nairobi. MAGSA-
OUTREACH is an umbrella organization of three women sub-groups each with an
avarage of 30 women who form the great MAGSA women group. Community
members who share the vision and objectives of the group are entitled to join.
Joseph is a school teacher and married to Cicilia Seleyian. Together they
participate in all sub-groups meetings and give advice and guidance to the
groups. He also assists the groups in fundraising for the community projects.
9. Project Coordinator in Maasailand
Peter Turpesio Siripo
Peter was born in 1988 in Olmaroroi, Maasailand. He finished his Primary and
Secondary education in the local school. After his graduation he started
working at the Olmaroroi Primary school, teaching from class four to eight.
Peter participated in a one month lasting workshop about HIV/ AIDS to extend
his knowledge. Among his future goals are studying Human Resource
Management and dedicate his time to enhance the development of the Maasai
community. In 2009 he stated working for Jambo Volunteers and is
responsible for coordination our Projects in Maasailand.
Project Coordinator in Kibera
Anne Auma Oloo
Was born in 1978 and completed her Primary education in 1993. Anne achieved
a Superior degrees in 1997. She graduated from College where she has been
taken classes in Community Development and Project Management throughout
one year. In 2002 she received her Diploma. During the past three yeas she has
been working in the field of development cooperation and gained experience with
an international NGO. She was involved in the work of Jambo Volunteers from
beginning on and now is responsible for managing the part of the administration.
Anne's goal is to be focused, effective and resourceful in helping to provide a
conductive environment, to enrich the lives of the community as a whole, thus by
providing them with better living conditions.
59. Full List of 2010-2011 Projects
Education
• Soweto West Nursery School (construction, equipment, salaries, food)
• Olmaroroi Primary School and pre-unit (food, equipment, teachers, sports program)
• Support of Kimuka Primary (sports program)
• Kimuka Community Center Preschool (teachers, food)
Community Development/Infrastructure
• Chicken Coop (providing eggs)
• Irrigation Project
• Dance Troupe
Economic Development / Women Empowerment
• Tailoring Program (training and marketing of textiles)
• Kibera Bones (marketing of bone jewelry)
• ENKUSO
• Maasai United Maasai Group
• MAAGSA
Health
• Sakeiri Dispensary (support and maternity ward)
60. How You Can Support Jambo
Volunteer
• Seeking young professionals/college students
• Interest in knowledge-sharing with Jambo’s
communities
• Volunteers can propose projects
Donate (Budget of $15,000+ for 2011)
• Contact us for bank account information
61. How You Can Support Jambo
Buy Products
• From Kibera – Beads made from cow bones
• From Maasailand – Traditional Maasai jewelry
• Textile Fabrics – African patterns and designs
