Project Report
| Sep 28, 2021
Kenyan Girls Returning to School
By David Barram | Communications Manager
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With a great deal of obstacles and challenges being presented to the Center by the COVID-19 pandemic, schools had to be shut down to reduce the instances of possible exposure. Not knowing when things may return to 'normal,' if ever, many children were faced with a long period of time without having access to the educational services that the Makindu Children’s Program provides.
Thankfully, the severe spikes in COVID-19 cases have gown down in the Makindu area. This has allowed for more community events to take place in recent weeks. We are excited to announce that with some lifted COVID-19 restrictions and the gracious support of our donors in this project, over 290 girls were able to return to school this month!
These girls received new school uniforms, reading materials and aid in transport to and from school. Additionally, those in high school and vocational training had their school fees paid. With the help of the community, the girls improved their retention in school along with their academic performance!
Asante sana!
Thank you!
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May 31, 2021
We Are Committed to Keeping Girls in School
By Samira Lobby | Project Assistant
Thank you for continuing to support the girls of Makindu. There are currently 292 girls enrolled in available education programs in Makindu. The girls all received the mandatory school uniforms. Without the uniforms, the girls cannot attend school. We were also able to equip girls with sanitary napkins. This is extremely important as it keeps the girls in school. Unfortunately, many girls drop out of school due to the discomfort and embarrassment of menstruation, or the inability to acquire a uniform. Although school was in session for the term between January and March, it was closed down again due to the 3rd wave of COVID-19. School resumed on May 10th and the girls are very happy to be able to see each other again. However, the schools are still unable to enforce important COVID-19 restrictions. They don’t have enough resources for important sanitation standards such as: social distancing, water, soap or sanitizer. We would love to be able to help make this happen for the schools so we can ensure the safety of the girls and support them in their future by getting an education. We wouldn’t be able to do any of this without you. Thank you for giving hope to the children.
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Mar 2, 2021
Girls in Need of Basic Supplies at School
By Samira Lobby | Project Assistant
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Makindu Girl with Mask
Schools are back open in Makindu and the community has been educated on how to stay safe from Covid-19. We are in need of basic supplies for the school due to the extra precautions needed. Our goal to Empower Girls with Education is stronger than ever as Covid-19 has caused major barriers in providing the girls of Makindu with the necessities to attend school safely in the last year. Covid-19 has intensified the struggles in the community, especially with health safety in schools. However, due to the schools needing to take precautions, people unable to work and the community struggling financially, the school was unable to get any funding for soap, water, food or any intervention. While we are trying to get funding for necessities for the school to be a Covid-safe space. As soon as we are able to provide the schools with the basic needs, we are also hoping to keep everyone in good shape and well nourished by providing goats to each family. One goat is $65. Providing each family with a goat will contribute to guaranteeing that the girls will be in good health to continue their education which will enhance their lives tremendously. We are so happy and fortunate to have been able to contain the spread of Covid-19 for this long, but now we are hoping to provide schools with the supplies to operate safely so we can continue to empower the girls of Makindu. Thank you for your ongoing support.
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