PACKING LIST ME TO WE KENYA 2013
GLOBAL EDUCATION & OUTREACH (GEO)
While there is some flexibility in the list of required items, most items are not optional, but necessary
gear and supplies to bring, required to ensure you have a safe, productive and comfortable experience.
Items that are optional are noted as such in brackets (optional).
Please consider the cultural and environmental impact of your belongings and weight. Pack lightly! We
recommend you travel with modest clothing (things that you could live with losing or getting
‘ruined’/dirty) and biodegradable soaps and shampoos.
GEAR & SUPPLIES
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Passport (+ all travel papers); immunization records/card, especially for yellow fever
Parents emergency contact numbers (on paper) and in your phone contacts
Large hiking backpack for all your gear, supplies and clothing (no wheelie suitcases please)
o Label your luggage (we will also give you 2 trip luggage tags at the airport to use)
Daypack
Spending money
o 100USD for flying doctors insurance and Kenyan visa
o 200-300USD for airports/food in airports, airport tax, gifts, snacks, etc.
Document and money belt or other “holder” for your important things (don’t worry I will carry
your passports)
Wallet (optional)
Journal & pen/pencil (NOTE: you will be given a Me to We journal)
Swahili dictionary (optional)
Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Cell phone & charger (optional)
Books (optional)
Glasses/contacts/contact solution
Camera (w/extra batteries/charger/memory card, etc.)
Watch/phone/travel clock (so you can meet us on time for meals, activities, etc)
Epipen (with carrier)
Essential toiletries (some may be optional)
o Toothbrush and toothpaste
o Extra Epipen
o Medications such as Gravol, Advil/Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, Tums, antihistamines,
Benadryl, Imodium, possible prescriptions --malaria pills, cipro, etc. (please provide list
to chaperones when you depart)
o deodorant
o biodegradable shampoo, soap/body wash
o hand sanitizers
o tissues
o feminine hygiene products (NOTE: you will not have very many options in Kenya)
GEO: Real learning. Real connections. Real impact
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o sunscreen/aloe vera/lip balm
o brush
o nail clippers
o shaving kit (optional)
Insect repellent (30% deet)
Small First Aid Kit
Zip-lock plastic bags, plastic/garbage bags for wet clothes
stuff sacks (optional) for sorting clothes and laundry
REQUIRED CLOTHING
You will be outdoors walking and working hard during your trip, so please ensure you bring clothing that
you do not mind getting dirty or potentially ruined. Please do not bring new ‘flashy’ clothing; dress
conservatively. It is important that clothes are not too tight or revealing including shorts above the knee,
no leggings/Lulu Lemon yoga wear, no tank tops, etc. “Fashionable” or revealing clothing can be
insensitive culturally and inappropriate to work in. It can also attract unwanted attention, especially for
girls, and can tempt theft.
SERVICE PROJECT GEAR
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Hat(s) with brim (for sun protection)
Bandanas (optional)
Hiking/work boots (closed-toed foot wear is mandatory on worksite)
Good real work gloves (not gardening gloves)
Safety goggles (we will supply them, but if you have your own please bring)
Water bottle
1 light-weight full length pair of quick-dry working/hiking pants
1-2 non-cotton/synthetic quick-dry t-shirts
1 long sleeved cotton/synthetic quick dry work shirt (if you need to cover up due to
overexposure to sun)
1 long-sleeved synthetic layer hoodie/jacket/fleece
Insect Repellent (with 30% deet)
Hand sanitizer
Rain gear – jacket and pants
2 pair synthetic/working socks
TRAVEL CLOTHING
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2-3 pairs of shorts (modest cut/around the knee)
5 t-shirts
2-3 long-sleeved shirts
2 warm sweaters/hoodies/fleece
1 outfit for travel and/or final celebratory dinner
2 pairs of pants
Towel/face cloth
Undergarments for 10+ days
Socks for 10+ days
Sandals (flip-flops are ok as additional footwear, but a good pair of sandals is preferred)
Runners or other casual shoes
GEO: Real learning. Real connections. Real impact
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Toque
Nightwear/PJs
Kenya team t-shirt and hoodie!
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (optional)
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iPod/MP3 and charger
Pictures
Soccer ball/Frisbee
Games/playing cards/cribbage board
Musical Instrument
Art/sketching materials
Kenya project materials
WHAT NOT TO BRING
1. Too much
2. Expensive, valuable or flashy stuff
3. Knives
4. Illegal drugs
5. Jewelry
6. Unnecessary electronics
7. Bad attitude:-P
GEO: Real learning. Real connections. Real impact