Kenya-Rwanda Cultural Exchange : Tech & Sciences for young people aged 8-17

Sunu Thiossane is offering a unique exchange program in Kenya and Rwanda from March 4 to 21, 2025, for young Senegalese aged 8 to 17. This 17-day stay combines technological innovation, sustainable agriculture and cultural immersion in East Africa. Discover the tech hubs of Nairobi and Kigali, explore innovative ecological farms and forge lasting bonds with local young people in an exceptional educational setting. Participate in hands-on workshops led by experts and benefit from professional mentoring for a transformative experience.

days - March 2025

8-17

years - Adapted groups

4.5M

FCFA - Payment by instalments

2 Countries

Kenya & Rwanda

Pedagogical Objectives of the Kenya-Rwanda Exchange

A program combining scientific discovery, technological innovation and African cultural immersion

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Tech & Sciences

Programming and robotics workshops at tech hubs iHub Nairobi and kLab Kigali
Introduction to coding and meetings with local entrepreneurs
Collaborative technology project created by participants

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Agroecology

Visit to agroecological farms in Kenya and Rwanda
Permaculture, composting and urban agriculture workshops
Discovering coffee cooperatives and raising awareness about food security

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Teamwork

Daily intercultural collaborative projects
Creative team challenges and social skills development
Final collective presentation of completed projects

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Cultural Awakening

Immersion in Kenyan and Rwandan culture
Introduction to local languages, gastronomy and traditional crafts
Museum visits, meetings with local youth and cultural ceremonies

Detailed Program: 17 Days in Kenya and Rwanda

Discover the educational trip combining technological immersion in Nairobi Kigali, sustainable agriculture in Kenya Rwanda and a stay for young Senegalese.

Kenya phase (Days 1-6 in Nairobi): Comfortable, secure accommodation in selected establishments, visit to the iHub technology hub, programming workshops. Educational safari in Nairobi National Park. Discovery of Limuru agroecological farm with permaculture workshops. Visit to the National Museum and Maasai craft market.

Day 1 : Arrive in Nairobi and check into comfortable, secure accommodation in selected establishments
Day 2 : Visit to iHub Nairobi, a major innovation hub in Africa, coding workshops
Day 3 : Educational safari in Nairobi National Park with naturalist guides
Day 4 : Limuru agroecological farm, permaculture and sustainable agriculture workshops
Day 5 : National Museum of Kenya and Maasai craft market, cultural discovery
Day 6 : University of Nairobi campus, meetings with local students

Rwanda phase (Days 7-14 in Kigali): Transfer and discovery of the capital. Robotics workshops at kLab, Rwanda's innovation center. Visit to the Genocide Memorial (age-appropriate). Exploration of fair-trade coffee cooperatives. Excursion to Lake Kivu and meetings in rural villages.

Day 7 : Transfer to Kigali, Africa's cleanest city
Day 8 : Explore kLab Kigali, innovative tech center, robotics workshops
Day 9 : Genocide Memorial (visit adapted to the age of participants)
Day 10 : Inema Arts Center, discovering contemporary Rwandan art
Day 11 : Fair trade coffee cooperatives, sustainable agriculture Rwanda
Day 12 : Excursion to Lake Kivu and volcanic landscapes
Day 13 : Visits to rural villages and sustainable agricultural centers
Day 14 : Collaborative projects with local youth, cultural exchange

Final Phase (Days 15-17): Return to Nairobi, finalization of collaborative projects. Presentation of completed projects. Closing cultural evening. Presentation of certificates and return to Dakar.

Day 15 : Back to Nairobi, finalization of intercultural collaborative projects
Day 16 : Presentation of work by young participants, cultural evening
Day 17 : Presentation of participation certificates, return to Dakar

Technological and Cultural Sites Visited

Technological and cultural immersion in East Africa's innovation hubs

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Nairobi, technology capital

Visit to the iHub (Africa's leading innovation hub)
Safari in Nairobi National Park
National Museum of Kenya
Maasai craft market
Limuru agroecological farm
University of Nairobi campus

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Kigali, Africa's cleanest city

Explore the kLab (innovative tech center)
Genocide Memorial
Inema Arts Center
Fair Trade coffee cooperatives
Lake Kivu and volcanic landscapes
Sustainable rural villages and agricultural centers

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Sustainable agricultural sites

Agroecological farms Kenya Rwanda
Agroecology projects
Short circuits and local markets
Practical permaculture workshops
Fair Trade coffee cooperatives
Sustainable irrigation techniques

Practical info: Dates, documents and supervision

All the essential information for the Kenya-Rwanda educational trip

Who's involved?

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Program open to Senegalese youth aged 8 to 17
Motivated by science and technology
No technical prerequisites
Curiosity and open-mindedness

Educational trip dates

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Departure : March 4, 2025 from Dakar
Back to top : March 21, 2025 in Dakar
Total duration : 17 days / 16 nights

Professional supervision

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Professional supervision by qualified Sunu Thiossane educators (1 adult for 8 young people)
Comfortable, secure accommodation in selected establishments
Medical care during your stay
Regular communication with parents
Full international travel insurance included

What's included

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Round-trip flights Dakar → Nairobi → Kigali → Dakar with full escort service
Kenya and Rwanda visas with full administrative assistance
Comfortable, secure accommodation in selected establishments
All meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner (local and international cuisine)
Local transport by private air-conditioned bus with professional drivers
All activities and visits mentioned in the program
24/7 supervision by an experienced team (ratio of 1 adult to 6 young people)
Daily Islamic lessons with qualified Ustaz
Comprehensive international medical insurance
Teaching materials and workshop supplies
Official program T-shirt and participant kit
Certificate of participation at the end of the stay

Not included

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Personal pocket money (recommended: 50,000 - 100,000 FCFA)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, gifts)
International phone calls (free WiFi available)
Trip cancellation insurance (optional but recommended)
Optional activities not included in the program
Excess baggage charges

Required documents

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Valid passport (minimum 6 months after date of return)
Full copy of birth certificate
Signed parental authorization to leave the country
Up-to-date vaccination booklet (yellow fever mandatory)
Recent passport photos (4 copies)
Medical certificate less than 3 months old
Copy of parent's/guardian's identity papers
Medical insurance certificate (provided by us)

Program rates and payment facilities

Free 4-installment payment plan for easy access to the combined Kenya & Rwanda exchange program.

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KE-RW

Kenya & Rwanda

4.500.000 FCFA

Single rate: FCFA 4,500,000 all-inclusive (flights, accommodation, meals, activities, supervision, insurance). Not included: personal expenses and souvenirs.

Payment options : Formule 3 fois : 40% à l'inscription + 2 mensualités. Formula 5 times: 30% on registration + 4 monthly payments. Cash: reduction of 5%

Discounts available : 2nd child: -10%. Registration before January 31, 2025: -5%. Sponsorship: -50,000 FCFA per registered sponsored family

DEC. 25, 2025

1st Payment

500.000 FCFA

CONFIRMATION

JANUARY 25 2026

2nd instalment

1,333,333 FCFA

MARCH 25, 2026

3rd instalment

1,333,333 FCFA

APR. 25 2026

4th instalment

1,333,334 FCFA

MAY 25, 2026

Departure

Important information: The first payment of 500,000 FCFA is non-refundable and confirms your registration for the exchange program. Full payment of 90% of the total price must be received no later than 45 days before the departure date.

Sunu Thiossane Banking Information

Official contact details for your secure payments - East Africa (Kenya & Rwanda)

Sunu Thiossane

Bank :

Islamic Bank of Senegal

Location:

Ngor Almadies, Villa N°05
Dakar - Senegal

Account number

SN079 01127 251245472001 42

37.251111.245472.0 42

Wave payment

Account name :

Sunu Thiossane

Wave number :

+221 76 386 87 61

Important information: After payment, please send a screenshot of the transaction via WhatsApp to +221 76 386 87 61 with the participant's name.

Mobile Money Payment

Account name :

Sunu Thiossane

Orange Money number :

+221 77 755 13 83

Important information: After payment, please send a screenshot of the transaction via WhatsApp to +221 77 755 13 83 with the participant's name.

Ready to join the Kenya-Rwanda cultural exchange?

Places limited to 24 participants. Registrations open until February 15, 2025. Simple process: online form, motivational interview with the family, confirmation by deposit. Mandatory preparatory meeting on February 22, 2025 for parents and young participants.

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