By Jessica Lewis | Project Leader
We are happy to share that we recently welcomed three sisters to our school. Helen (13), Harriet (10), and Deborah (8) lost their mother to an illness six years ago. Their father abandoned them soon after, leaving their grandmother as their only caregiver. When their grandmother recently passed away, the girls were left on their own. Facing a likely end to their education, members of the community directed the girls to us, and thanks to your support, we were able to welcome them to the Okari family.
After joining our school, our teachers spent a few weeks observing the sisters. They had previously attended government-funded schools notorious for low learning outcomes, and at the end of the observation period, our staff decided to shift each girl back one grade. Our teachers determined that the girls were performing below our academic standards and would be better served in the long run by repeating a grade and mastering the required material before advancing.
We are proud to be able to provide these three sisters with a chance at a quality education and a brighter future. And we are honored to employ a staff in Kenya that is deeply committed to the academic growth and learning outcomes of each of our 220 students.
Thank you for your continued support. Your contributions make it possible to provide Harriet, Helen, Deborah, and so many others like them with an opportunity to thrive.
With gratitude,
The Margaret Okari Children's Foundation Team
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