A Grand Reunion – 5 Day
July 5, 2026
Celebrating Rites of Passage with the Maasai
A Warm, Personal Day in the Company of Kenya’s Grandmothers
This one-day program introduces learners to Kenyan family life, intergenerational responsibility, entrepreneurship, and community-based problem solving. Students spend time with rural grandmothers whose small-scale farming enterprises help support their families and strengthen their community.
For educators and administrators, the program offers a structured, age-appropriate field experience that connects naturally with social studies, global citizenship, economics, sustainability, family studies, and service learning. Students are invited to ask thoughtful questions, listen respectfully, and compare lived experiences across cultures.
The day supports inquiry-based learning by helping students move beyond textbook descriptions of Africa and engage directly with people whose resilience, humour, leadership, and practical enterprise challenge assumptions and broaden understanding.
A Day Shaped by Real Conversation and Shared Experience
Students may help prepare a traditional meal, learn about pig husbandry and biogas, join in music and conversation, and hear how income-generating projects help families remain together. The experience is active, personal, and reflective, giving teachers strong material for pre-visit preparation and post-visit classroom discussion.
Learning themes include community leadership, gender roles, food security, sustainable livelihoods, renewable energy, empathy, and responsible engagement with host communities.
A powerful one-day learning experience for schools seeking authentic cultural exchange, global awareness, and meaningful student reflection.
Student Outcomes
Curriculum Connections
Our Mercurial Grandmas
You Will Help Make Lunch With Granny
And There Is Lots Of Singing And Dancing!
And The Grandmas Love Hosting Guests
An Experience Of Kenyan Life
And Our Guests Are Invited
Truly inspirational This trip is the most empowering and unforgettable day I have ever experienced whilst in Kenya. The woman is so courageous and I am so grateful for them sharing their stories and giving an insight into their lives. Mam is such an inspiring woman, she has changed so many of those woman’s lives. One horizon should be very proud of what they have achieved and the lives they have helped to bring light into such darkness.
Students travel to a Kikuyu village on the outskirts of Nairobi, where they are welcomed by grandmothers who play a central role in family and community life. Many are responsible for caring for grandchildren and extended family members, often in challenging economic circumstances. Through One Horizon’s small-business support, the grandmothers earn income through pig husbandry, while biogas systems convert waste into household energy and reduce reliance on firewood.
During the visit, students tour the farm, learn how the enterprise works, assist with simple chores where appropriate, and help prepare a traditional lunch such as beans, ugali, or chapati. Time is built in for conversation, music, questions, and reflection. Educators can use the day to support classroom units on sustainable development, entrepreneurship, energy use, family systems, and comparative culture. Program fees support training, veterinary care, feed, and the continued development of this grassroots social enterprise.
Q1. Are students grouped according to age?
Answer: Yes. To ensure the program is age-appropriate, supportive and engaging, students participate in one of two groups:
Q2. Do students aged 14 to 17 years need to be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian?
Answer: Yes. As part of our duty of care, students aged 14 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult nominated by the school or institution. In most cases, this is a teacher or school-appointed staff member who acts as the lead contact and supports the management of the student group throughout the program.
Q3. Do college and university students aged 18 to 23 years need to be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian?
Answer: No. College and university students are not required to be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian. However, One Horizon requires a nominated point of contact for the group to support communication, coordination and liaison throughout the program.
Q4. Where do students and accompanying staff stay during their program?
Answer: Students and accompanying staff stay in 4- to 5-star international hotel accommodation for the duration of the program. The first two days of the program are conducted at the hotel, providing a comfortable and well-supported environment for orientation, learning and preparation. Accommodation is arranged on a twin-share basis.
Q5. How are students transported to community visits and program activities?
Answer: Students are transported in private, air-conditioned vehicles operated by One Horizon. The facilitators delivering the program also accompany students during daily activities, providing continuity, guidance and supervision throughout the experience.
Q6. Can parents contact their child during the program?
Answer: Parent communication is managed in accordance with the policies of the participating school or institution. One Horizon also provides 24-hour contact details, including mobile numbers and email addresses, so students can be reached if required. Internet connectivity is available at program venues and in the vehicles used to transport students and staff.
Q7. What meals are provided during the five-day program?
Answer: One Horizon caters for a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and familiar Western-style meal options. Meals are prepared with fresh, healthy ingredients and are provided through the hotel where students and staff are staying. Evening meals also include selected well-regarded Nairobi restaurants, giving students an additional opportunity to experience the city in a safe and structured way.
Q8. Is travel and health insurance required?
Answer: Yes. Appropriate travel and health insurance is required for student participation in the program. Schools, institutions, parents and guardians should ensure that each participant has suitable coverage before travel.
Q9. Does One Horizon have public liability and professional indemnity insurance?
Answer: Yes. One Horizon maintains insurance coverage that includes public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Copies of relevant policy documentation can be provided upon request.
Q10. What distinguishes One Horizon and the Changing This World experience?
Answer: One Horizon is accredited by the Kenyan Government to work directly with Kenyan communities. It operates independently and does not receive financial or other support from the Kenyan Government. Its overriding mission is to provide practical pathways that help people lift themselves out of poverty. This purpose-led approach gives students meaningful insight into community development, resilience and sustainable change. One Horizon’s mission and work are captured in the video ‘What We Do’.
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