Through this pillar, Centre for Domestic Training and Development (CDTD) enhances the victims’ protection, safety, rehabilitation and social reintegration through:
- Advocacy for the protection of labour migrants in the EAC and Diaspora
- Development of the migrant Homecare Management curriculum for migrant Domestic Workers
- Conducting Pre-departure training for labour migrants to the Gulf States
- Providing direct assistance to victims of human trafficking, forced labour, migrants in distress and returnees.
- Development of SOPs for Shelters that support Victims of Human Trafficking.
- Development of SOPs for Shelters that support Victims of Human Trafficking.
- Providing information on safe migration
Labour Migration
Our Journey
1
2008
Partnership between International Organization for Migration (IOM) and CDTD for "phase 2 of the Counter Human Trafficking in Kenya through Capacity Building, Awareness Raising and Assistance to Victims" project.
2
2010
Sixteen victims of trafficking successfully assisted and reintegrated.
3
2011
CDTD appointed by IOM as a member of the taskforce for developing guidelines for victim assistance of Human Trafficking in the East Africa Region.
4
2014
Consortium formed with ANPPCAN Regional office and Childline Kenya to combat urban child trafficking in Kenya through the project “Contributing to the elimination of urban child trafficking in Kenya”
5
2018 to Date
Talia Agler Girls Shelter served over 200 local and international girls and women victims of Trafficking..
6
2022
Consultative forum for free movement within EAC
Here is What you need to Know about Working in a foreign state
Interested in Working abroad ?
Documentation
You will be required to have:
- Identity Card – NB: You must be over 21 years of age
- Original birth certificate
- Passport
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Identity Card – NB: You must be over 21 years of age
- Original birth certificate
- Passport
- A Curriculum Vitae
What's Next
I have the required documents, What is the next step?
Once you have the required documents, find the list of accredited agencies on National Employment Authorities’ website and share an email with as many agencies as possible (EmploymentAgenciesList) . Cite your experience and interest, what documentation you have and attach your CV. Then await their response. Call or bring yourself to the agency’s office in person for more details.
Once you have the required documents, find the list of accredited agencies on National Employment Authorities’ website and share an email with as many agencies as possible (EmploymentAgenciesList) . Cite your experience and interest, what documentation you have and attach your CV. Then await their response. Call or bring yourself to the agency’s office in person for more details.
Level of Education
What level of Education is considered for low skilled job?
The lowest education experience is high school level (form 4).
The lowest education experience is high school level (form 4).
Job Market
What are some of the low skilled jobs.
The low-skill jobs include but not limited to domestic work, cleaning work, supermarket attendants, security guards, drivers etc.
The low-skill jobs include but not limited to domestic work, cleaning work, supermarket attendants, security guards, drivers etc.
Training and Skill Set
What training must I have in order to considered for Domestic Workers' job
Since year 2019, the Kenyan government requires migrants to get professional training for low skilled jobs. Domestic workers undergo a 2-weeks intensive training in Homecare Management in accredited institutions. NB: If an agency promises work without this training, please note that they are rogue.
Since year 2019, the Kenyan government requires migrants to get professional training for low skilled jobs. Domestic workers undergo a 2-weeks intensive training in Homecare Management in accredited institutions. NB: If an agency promises work without this training, please note that they are rogue.
Homecare Management course Curriculum
What units does the Homecare Management course for Domestic Workers entail
The course Curriculum consists of the following:
- Homecare management which comprises: Housekeeping Childcare Laundry work Home nursing Catering
- Support areas: Pre-departure training, Lifeskills, Labor relations, Reproductive Health
- Duration The course duration is 2 weeks (14 days) full time.
- Certification This is offered by NITA (National Industrial Training Authority) on successful completion of the course and is mostly paid for separately from tuition fees.
- Training and NITA Fees – Approximately between Ksh.20,000 and ksh.25,000
The course Curriculum consists of the following:
- Homecare management which comprises: Housekeeping Childcare Laundry work Home nursing Catering
- Support areas: Pre-departure training, Lifeskills, Labor relations, Reproductive Health
- Duration The course duration is 2 weeks (14 days) full time.
- Certification This is offered by NITA (National Industrial Training Authority) on successful completion of the course and is mostly paid for separately from tuition fees.
- Training and NITA Fees – Approximately between Ksh.20,000 and ksh.25,000
Empowering Safe Journeys and Protecting Migrant Rights
- Safe migration: Ensuring informed, secure migration choices for workers.
- Pre-departure training: Equipping migrants with knowledge, skills, and legal rights.
- Returnee support: Providing reintegration assistance for returning workers.
- Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP): Safeguarding migrants against trafficking risks.