By Megan Wilcken | Project Director
Take a close look at this picture. What do you see? If you’re like me, you probably notice the clutter on the floor, the bare feet, and the unusual learning conditions of the classroom. Hopefully you also see the bright smiles and eager faces throughout the room. This is a pretty typical classroom in rural Kenya.
The real story of the picture is the determination demonstrated by these students. They walk long distances (sometimes 6 or more miles) to school, and then sit for hours on end, in any condition just for the chance to learn.
In just a few months (December), 8th grade students throughout Kenya will take the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). These students are busy preparing for that exam. After the hours they spend studying throughout the day, they stay in school overnight as well—to be sure they are ready to pass the exam so they can continue their education.
Your contributions to Fueling Education are currently supporting approximately 220 8th grade students in four schools. That is a dramatic increase from just four months ago when the program only supported 70 students in one school. Thank you for making that possible! Ongoing support for Fueling Education is crucial at this time. As the KCPE exam draws closer, more and more students are hoping to stay and participate in the program. Thank you for your generous support to the students in Kenya!
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