Join Our Compassionate Drive: Giving Hope to Orphans
Donations deadline: 30 April
In the spirit of unity and compassion, we are reaching out to all of you to participate in our charitable drive aimed at providing support to orphaned children ranging from newborns to 18 years of age. Every donation, whether it be clothes, toys, food (non-perishable), or funds, can make a monumental difference in their lives, offering not just necessities but a glimmer of hope and the feeling of being cared for. Your contribution can be as small as a packet of ugali flour, a packet of rice, and sugar.
Donating is easy and convenient. You can drop off your donations at the UNKLESA office during normal office hours, and if you wish to donate funds, you can do so using our M-Pesa account (On the M-PESA app select Paybill Business #: 522 522 Account #: 1124668357). If you choose to donate via M-Pesa, kindly click here to notify the coordinator of this drive, Gulraze Shafiq.
Thank you for your support
Diplomatic Mingle
Ready, Set, Mingle!
You are invited to “Diplomatic Mingle” - a networking event with a purpose.
Organized by United Nations Kenya Local Expatriate Spouse Association (UNKLESA), the event intends to bring together UNKLESA members and their spouses, and also non-members from the UN and diplomatic family in Nairobi.
Here is your chance to meet, collaborate and unwind with each other; discover and enjoy cultural and social nuances from a diverse and truly global group of people; get to know/ spread the word about UNKLESA and its objectives.
As an expat spouse, you have the privilege to meet individuals who have worked and lived in different countries - and who knows, you may forge a personal or professional connection with them.
Of course, there will be great food, music, and company to keep the evening going.
RSVP before April 29, 2024.
UNKLESA 1500 KES PER COUPLE
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NON-UNKLESA 1900 KES PER DIPLOMAT
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Location: The Horseshoe Village Runda
Dress Code: SMART CASUAL
DRINKS NOT INCLUDED - CASH BAR
Don’t miss the chance !
Basic Life Support and First Aid Training
Venue: UNON conference room, number to be announced.
Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm (Full Day)
RSVP deadline: 15 April
We are organizing a basic first-aid training session for our members in association with UNON Joint Medical Services (JMS).
Please note:
This training will be provided to the first 20 people that register.
Participants must commit to attending both days of the training session to complete the course
If you have registered and cannot make it kindly let us know so we can offer your place to someone on our waiting list.
Basic Life Support and First Aid Training
Venue: UNON conference room, number to be announced.
Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm (Full Day)
RSVP deadline: 15 April
We are organizing a basic first-aid training session for our members in association with UNON Joint Medical Services (JMS).
Please note:
This training will be provided to the first 20 people that register.
Participants must commit to attending both days of the training session to complete the course
If you have registered and cannot make it kindly let us know so we can offer your place to someone on our waiting list.
Cafe Babel (Copy)
Venue: Traventure Cafe, Gigiri
Come and practice your Swahili with our newly hired, dedicated Swahili teacher, Peter Obiero. From now on, Peter will attend all Cafe Babel sessions, so prepare to see some progress in your Swahili speaking skills!
As usual, you can also practice English and French with other fellow members. If you wish to, you can also practise jewellery-making with beads in the traditional style of the Maasai tribe. An instructor will be present to assist you.
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Venue: Donyo Park Apartment
RSVP deadline: 12 April
Join UNKLESA member Ivan Rabbiosi, for a hands-on workshop in painting with acrylics on canvas. UNKLESA will provide all the materials.
Maximum participants: 15. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cafe Babel
Venue: Traventure Cafe, Gigiri
Come and practice your Swahili with our newly hired, dedicated Swahili teacher, Peter Obiero. From now on, Peter will attend all Cafe Babel sessions, so prepare to see some progress in your Swahili speaking skills!
As usual, you can practice French and English as well with other fellow members. If you wish to, you can learn to crochet and join us in knitting baby beanies for our annual donation at various prematurity hospital wards that we support. Complimentary coffee and snacks will be provided.
JMS Information Webinar
TIme: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
RSVP deadline: 18 March
A respresentative from Joint Medical Services will provide Information specifically on services available to UN spouses, followed by a Q&A session.
Cafe Babel
Venue: Traventure Cafe, Gigiri
TIme: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
RSVP deadline: 18 March
Join our informal language practice tables and practice your French, English or Swahili with other members over complimentary coffee and snacks. Also, if you wish to you can practise jewellery- making with beads in the traditional style of the Maasai tribe. An instructor will be present for assistance.
Information session and Q&A with Host Country Service
Venue: UNON compound, exact location to be announced
RSVP deadline: 7 March
Join us for this Host Country informative session, exclusively for UNKLESA members.
The session will cover:
Introduction to host country portal
Vehicle purchase procedures/ processes
Work permits
Q&A
International Women's Day celebration
Venue: BaoBox
RSVP deadline: 4 March
We cordially invite all men and women to join us in celebrating International Women's Day on the 8th of March. Let's come together in support of gender equality and women worldwide. UNKLESA will provide light refreshments.
Polite request: We organize this event's food and drink provisions based on the number of guests that register to attend. We kindly ask you to RSVP only if you are sure that you will be able to honor your reservation to help us avoid food waste, especially at a time when food resources are scarce for so many. Thank you for being considerate.
Cafe Babel
Venue: Traventure Cafe, Gigiri
Join our informal language practice tables and practice your French, English or Swahili with other members over complimentary coffee and snacks. If you wish to, you can learn to crochet and join us in knitting baby beanies for our annual donation at various prematurity hospital wards that we support.
RSVP here by 4 March
Babel Cafe
Informal language practice over complimentary coffee and snacks, plus a bead jewelry workshop. Join us!
Training: Career Development and Management
UNICEF HR specialist Godwin Otim, will guide us through a comprehensive session on Career Management and Development.
Kitengela Glass Studio Visit
Join us for a day trip at Kitengela Hot Glass studio by Anselm.
Cooking Without Borders: Ghana
Venue: To be announced to registered participants
Ghanaian native and UNKLESA member Lorna, will lead this fantastic cooking class, during which we will learn how to make Ghanaian spicy favorite Jollof rice and the typical Ghanaian salad. All ingredients will be provided.
RSVP here by 6 February
Please note that there are 15 spots for this cooking class and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Welcome Party
Join us for our annual Welcome Party!
Venue: The Horseshoe Village Clubhouse
Click here to register by January 23
Canva training for beginners
Venue: Conference room 13, UNON compound
Join us for a 2-hour introduction to Canva, a free and incredibly powerful design tool that anyone can learn to use, regardless of their level of experience or expertise. By mastering Canva, you can create quality designs for a variety of purposes, from social media posts to mini personal websites, marketing materials, presentations and more. The training session will be conducted by Christina Christoforou, UNKLESA Communications & Outreach coordinator. Christina has over 15 years of experience as a professional art director and illustrator, and has worked in advertising agencies in Greece, and various publishing houses in the UK.
This hands-on session, will cover:
Introduction to the Canva interface and features.
Creation of a mini personal website.
Personal laptop is required.
Click here to register by January 20
Cafe Babel
Venue: UNRC
Practice your language skills with other members and brush up your French, English or Kiswahili, over complimentary coffee and snacks.
Or learn how to crochet under the guidance of experienced members, who will start you off or help you improve your technique.
Join us!
Let's go hiking in Karura forest
Time: 9:30 - 11.00 am.
Starting point: River cafe inside Karura.
Cyclists are welcome.
Please bring your own re-usable water bottles (single-use bottles are not allowed)
Meet back at River Cafe after the hike for complimentary coffee.
Entry and parking fees for the forest must be paid at the entrance.
Please sign up here by Thursday 7th December.
Cafe Babel
Venue: UN Recreation Centre
Join the language practice tables for French, English or Swahili or lead a new language practice group in your own native language. If you wish to, you can also join the jewelry-making workshop, and learn how to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces using the traditional beadwork technique of the Maasai tribe.
Complimentary snacks, coffee and tea will be available, courtesy of UNKLESA.
No registration needed
Training Session: Emotional Intelligence
VENUE: UN CONFERENCE ROOM 11
This training session aims at enhancing participants' understanding of emotional intelligence and its significance in various aspects of life. Key points to be covered in the session.
Define Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Identify Components of Emotional Intelligence:
Understand the Importance of EI in the Workplace:
Develop Self-Awareness:
Enhance Self-Regulation:
Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation:
Build Empathy:
Enhance Social Skills:
Apply Emotional Intelligence in Workplace and life Scenarios
These objectives collectively aim to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to apply emotional intelligence in their personal and professional lives, ultimately contributing to a more positive and productive work environment.
About the presenter: Godwin Otim, is a UNICEF HR Specialist and Life Skill Trainer with a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management. He has more than 15 years of experience in career development management.
Kindly register for this training session by November 27.
World Prematurity Day (WPD)
9:30 - 12:30, at UNON, outside the Delegate Lounge, Fountain Area.
ESARO Health Team and UNKLESA are pleased to invite you to commemorate World Prematurity Day (WDP). WPD is an opportunity for us to renew our commitment to reducing neonatal mortality in the region, raise awareness of preterm birth and its impact on families. This year's theme is: small actions BIG IMPACT: immediate skin-to-skin care for every baby everywhere. Please join the event wearing something purple and kindly confirm your attendance by November 14.
Kindly register by November 14
Cafe Babel
Join the language practice tables for French or English, or lead a new language practice group in your own native language. If you wish to, you can also learn or better your crochet technique during this time, and help the UNKLESA team knit baby beanies for our annual donation on World Prematurity Day (Nov 17), to premature babies hospital wards we support.
UNKLESA will provide snacks, tea, and coffee.
Sign up by Nov 14
Tentative | Annual General Meeting | 27 October 2023
Stay informed, get involved.
We are pleased to invite you to this year's Annual General Meeting. The event will be followed by lunch. Venue details to be announced.
UNKLESA Family Fun Picnic | 20 September 2023
Don't Miss Out
This UNKLESA event is open to all members and families. Sign up for our family fun day trip, where you can enjoy an eventful day with many activities.
ISK Welcom Back Picnic
NON UNKLESA EVENT
Dear Members,
This year we have started our reach out/collaboration with some of the International schools in Kenya. The International School of Kenya (ISK) has extended invitation to the ISK Welcome Back Picnic to our members. If you are not already part of the ISK community and would be interested to attend please find the details below. Please note this is non UNKLESA event.
To make the necessary arrangements, kindly RSVP by September 15 by contacting Pamela Pappas (ppappas@isk.ac.ke).
Psychological First Aid | 7 September 2023
Psychological First Aid
Equip yourself to manage crisis and help others as well by registering for the Psychological First Aid Training
Speaker - Dr Peninah Irungu
Babel Cafe | 6 September 2023
There will be Language discussion for those who want to join one or several tables to brush up on their languages. Come and share your competency in your language and try other languages.