Project Report
| Feb 7, 2019
Paying it forward
By Emily Obiti | Field worker
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"I want to share my grandson's uniform with the students who can't afford their own"
Salima's grandson finished at the Fountains of Hope School last year, he was the school president for the year and always kept his uniform perfectly neat. He didn't need them any more and they were still in great condition, so she decided to bring them to our centre to be passed on to younger students who couldn't afford the uniform.
Salima's grandson benefitted from our feeding programme which is a huge help to parents who are struggling to put 3 meals on the table.The programme provides 2 meals every day for the children in our primary school and our School Transition Programme where children are getting ready to join school.
We were so touched by this generous act by a family who lives in Kibera and has many struggles of their own. The uniform was shared out between three new kids at our School Transition Programme. What a great way to pay it forward.
Thank you for your support for our feeding programme, be encouraged that your gift has inspired others to also give.
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Nov 12, 2018
2019, here we come!!
By Brenda Kaloki | Field Worker
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Stanely just did his primary national exam and he awaits the results to find out which high school he'll have the opportunity to attend. A firstborn in his family, Stanely has beaten many odds to get to where he is. His mother runs a small business selling sugar cane and is in most instances the sole bread winner. This means that her earnings are not sufficient to feed her small family three proper meals a day butshe can always count on Stanely receiving two meals in school as she gives the younger ones the little she gets mostly at the end of the day.
Stanely's story represents the story of many of the hundred and seventy children who benefited from the feeding program this year. Once in a while you will see some children dividing their lunch portions into lunch boxes in order to take some food home to their younger siblings who are either not yet in school or attend schools that lack a feeding program.
The impact of this program goes further than what our eyes can see and we are constantly grateful for your continued giving.School is out for the year and as we prepare for another 38 weeks of school in 2019, we encourage you to share our story with your loved ones by buying a gift card for them in support of our program.
Asante Sana and Happy Holidays.
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Aug 13, 2018
Learning Opportunity.
By Brenda Kaloki | Field Worker
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We are constantly lerning even in the moments we are not intentionally seeking new information or skill. This is the case in our educational centres as learning takes place constantly during the day and mealtimes are not an exception as they present opportunities to learn outside the classroom. One, they get to learn how to follow instructions as they make proper lunch lines and the older children give the younger children the chance to get served first. Secondly, they learn to develop the habit of cleaning their hands before taking their meals and the tap is conveniently placed next to the kitchen.
In addition, we also see the interactions that take place during these breaks between the students and their peers or adults as an important building block of their social skills as they learn to take turns, be respectful and for the much younger ones it contributes to their language development.
The learning that takes place during these breaks is proof that the benefits of the programme go beyond promoting health and encouraging school attendance and concentration in class.
We acknowledge that you are a big part of this learning process and we are truly grateful for your continued generosity.
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