• Me to We has been facilitating trips to Kenya for the past 10 years
• facilitators are familiar with the country and lead facilitators have working knowledge of local language
• in preparation for the trip, all participants are registered with their respective embassy to ensure accountability in case of emergency
• travel advisories are monitored by international and country offices
• copies of all passports, medical and travel insurance, emergency contact information, dietary and medical requirements are collected well in advance of the trip by our international office
• satellite phone is used at all times; constant communication open 24 hours a day between in country teams and our Toronto office
• all facilitators have up-to-date first aid training and have participated in our extensive facilitator training program
• our extensive facilitator training program includes emergency evacuation protocols, standard operating procedures and crisis prevention/management training from Dr. Dorothea Gaither
• during school-building activities, all participants are given thorough instructions on the use of simple equipment and wear protective equipment
• access to filtered or bottled water at all times
• facilitators and in-country staff discuss emergency routes/exits in all buildings in which participants stay
• airstrip for emergency air evacuation for Me to We exclusive use in Kenya
• local hospitals with high medical standards are aware of our trips and prepared to handle any minor or major medical situations
• hospital on par with western standards in Nairobi and access to on-call doctors has been arranged when working in rural communities
• all transportation is run by Me to We staff
• always traveling as a group by day under the guidance of our expert facilitators
• electric fence surrounding premises in all countries
• 24 hour security personnel with group at all times and at all our facilities
• trained police officers on site at our facilities
• 24 hour alarm system in all accommodations
