The project is to deliver 50 'Happy Classrooms' for primary schools in Kenya. Inspired by the incredible initiative of BongoWorldwide in Malawi, we will work with schools to redesign and paint classrooms to be much brighter and full of rich learning resources. Our local and international teams will also work closely with local teachers, to develop resources and help deliver exciting lessons and promote a joy of learning for all.
Over the past 5 years, we have visited many schools in Kenya. A common sight we see, particularly in rural schools, is bare concrete walls and a lack of classroom resources. The local environment has a huge influence over the ways by which a teacher can teach and a child can learn - an empty room deprives students the potential to learn in many new and exciting ways.
We will work with local schools, teachers and our international network to design resources, paint classrooms, and provide ongoing support for teachers. We have already run pilot projects within 5 classrooms across 4 schools and seen the incredible impact a "Happy Classroom" can have.
By using high-quality materials, classrooms are designed to last - providing rich learning environments for up to 5000 children every year. We will also demonstrate the project for local organisations, schools and government, to promote their adoption across Kenya and beyond.
