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From House Help to Caregiver Abroad: How Kenyan Domestic Workers Can Build an International Career

A practical guide to building skills, gaining experience and pursuing legitimate overseas opportunities For many Kenyans, working as a house help is a way to earn an income, support family members and create a better future. But domestic work can also be the beginning of a longer career journey. An editorial image illustrating career development from domestic work towards specialised caregiving, with an emphasis on skills, training and professional growth. A person who starts by cleaning a home, preparing meals or caring for children can develop valuable skills over time. With the right training, experience, references and planning, that person may be able to progress into specialised childcare, elderly care or other home-support roles. At House Girls Village & Bureau, we understand that domestic work involves more than completing daily household duties. Employers depend on workers to be responsible, trustworthy, organised and careful with the people and property placed in their ha...