Help Provide Education for Girls in Kenya

Harambee in swahili means, "all put together," and the community surrounding the Ondati Girls School has fully embraced this concept as a means to see the further development of the school and joining efforts to fundraise in December, helping the building of a third classroom. The beginning of a new term means new hope and a new group of eager students ready to take on their futures. The second year and third year students number in 50 total, with an additional 40 girls in the first year class. 

Getting off to a good start and ensuring another year of valued returns is a goal shared by all involved in helping create a positive and educational environment. This brings in five new teachers to the Ondati Girls School, one of whom will be the new head teacher and very committed to self-sufficiency. Meanwhile the current partnership with AfricaNow has come to an end, which means a new plan for the year is in process of being created. Teach A Man to Fish is also working on creating a Distance Learning Guide, which may help strengthen the schools progress. 

Below are the businesses that the Ondati Girls School is maintaining:

Bees: 2 of 6 hives have been populated and producing honey

Solar: A mobile phone charging business is up and running

Dairy: All the milk produced is being sold locally

Pineapples: 1000 pineapple suckers of the best quality were purchased in June and are being installed

Tree seedlings: Mangoes have been planted. Seedlings are being sold locally

Grain store/office: Grain has being sold

As the new term continues, and school businesses grow, with that working together as a community effort, it will continue to grow.