Help 40 kids acquire ECD Education in Kibera Kenya

After two long years of staying at home because his mother could not afford his education, 9-year-old Peter walked up to receive his certificate of completion. He has now completed his Pre-Primary education and is finally going to join Grade One! He could not hide his excitement as he posed for a picture with his certificate in hand. He smiled and all we could see was a proud boy on his way to reaching his full God-given potential.

Peter joined Turning Point through the Transition Programme which helped him catch up in his learning. Due to a couple of challenges he had in reading, identifying sounds and numeracy, the Transition Progamme Manager recommended that Peter join the Pre-Primary, Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Class. He had to recede a few steps back and join the kindergarten class despite him being in Grade 2, two years ago. 

Teacher Rael and the rest of the children in his new class welcomed Peter with much warmth and encouraging smiles, and nervously settling into his seat, he felt a sense of belonging. For the first time in what felt like forever, Peter was no longer invisible—he was a child, ready to learn, and determined to rewrite his story. 

In October this year, we witnessed a group of 20 children graduate from kindergarten, ready to join Primary School in 2025. It is such milestones that encourage us to keep pursuing the lives of out-of-school children and help them access quality education. Through this project, Turning Point has been able to return over 1000 children to school, over the years that it has been at work in Kibera. We hope that transforming the lives of these children helps them carry a spark of hope that school, and perhaps life, could be a little brighter.

Children in our Acceleration Learning Programme are provided with an enriched and advanced educational experience to match their developmental capabilities. This approach recognizes that young children often display varying levels of readiness and can benefit from tailored instruction that challenges their intellectual curiosity and skills. By incorporating activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, acceleration learning aims to foster a love for learning and ensure that children are not only meeting but exceeding age-appropriate milestones.

It has become vital for Pre-primary 2 (PP2) children, at the Kianda Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Centre, to receive accelerated learning due to their age.

Having started school at 9 years old instead of the recommended age of 3 or 4 years, Michelle and her peers have joined the accelerated learning programme. At her age, her cognitive and social growth, and academic skills are more advanced than those of her classmates. Her teacher has therefore introduced concepts slightly above her current level by incorporating a blend of play-based learning, interactive activities, and structured lessons that challenge her developing mind.

By taking Michelle and her peers through this programme, we ensure that they remain motivated and enthusiastic about their education. Such a programme is designed to be flexible, recognizing the individual needs and abilities of each child, ensuring that while they are pushed to excel, they are also supported in a nurturing environment. This balanced approach helps in fostering a positive attitude towards education, setting the stage for future academic success and holistic personal development.