Education Kenya Project #40575

Help A Child Get Back to School

by The Ngao Foundation

Project Report | Nov 1, 2024
SPREAD DIVERSITY IN CHILDREN'S LEARNING

By Anthony Hulula | Director/Project Leader

The NGAO Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to all our donors for empowering us to create lasting change in children’s lives. Through your support, we have touched lives, nurtured minds, and transformed futures. We are deeply grateful that you chose to partner with us to help children return to school and gain the skills they need to thrive. In the past quarter, thanks to your contributions, the NGAO Foundation has been able to expand the learning experience for students, focusing on diversified skills that foster both academic and practical expertise in ways that directly link them to local job markets.

Building Skills for Tomorrow’s Job Market

As unemployment continues to challenge our communities, imparting practical skills has proven to be an impactful way to give young people a second chance at a fulfilling life. Twenty-four students are now fully enrolled in a three-year electrical skills program that offers hands-on experience in a trade crucial to the modern workforce. Through your support, these students are gaining practical expertise that will open up opportunities in a growing sector and provide them with a means of sustainable income.

Exploring Modern Agribusiness

As part of our commitment to diversified learning, students have started learning how to grow microgreens within the limited space available in Kangemi. This innovative approach to agribusiness not only enhances food security but also offers an opportunity for income generation. Through visits and interactive sessions, our students have been introduced to modern agribusiness skills that could transform their futures and contribute to community sustainability.

Integrating Play and Academics

At the NGAO Foundation, we recognize that learning goes hand-in-hand with play. During the recent holiday sessions, we incorporated games and recreational activities to foster social skills and enhance learning in areas such as mathematics and science. By engaging students in practical exercises and interactive discussions, we identified and addressed their academic weaknesses in a supportive environment. For younger children, learning through pulses, patterns, and sensory experiences proved particularly effective. Visits to the NGAO Foundation’s small farm, water filtration center, and electrical workshop allowed students to learn through hands-on experiences that resonate deeply.

Launching the NGAO Foundation Alumni Group

To further enrich students’ learning experiences, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the NGAO Foundation Alumni Group. This network of former sponsored students will serve as mentors, sharing their experiences from various fields and inspiring current students to pursue their goals. The alumni’s guidance and support provide a unique, real-world perspective that complements the academic and practical training we offer.

Life Skills for Lifelong Growth

The holiday sessions also included discussions on critical life skills. Topics such as academic goal-setting, drug and substance abuse awareness, decision-making, menstrual hygiene, and adolescent nutrition were presented to deepen students’ understanding and equip them with the knowledge to navigate personal challenges. The sessions fostered active participation, with students engaging in meaningful conversations that encouraged personal growth and motivated them to pursue their dreams.

Conclusion

Through the "Help a Child Get Back to School" project, your support has enabled us to deliver a holistic learning experience that integrates academic knowledge, practical skills, and essential life lessons. The NGAO Foundation remains committed to fostering diverse learning opportunities, enabling students to build resilient, skillful, and informed lives. We are excited about the journey ahead and grateful to all our donors for believing in the transformative power of education and skills training. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, helping them realize their potential and empowering them to make lasting contributions to their communities.

Thank you for your unwavering support, and we look forward to continued partnership as we help more children return to school and thrive.

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Jul 4, 2024
Youth Skills Development to Fight Unemployment

By Anthony Hulula | Director/Project Leader

I hope this message finds you well. I am pleased to share with you the progress of our project titled "Help A Child Get Back to School" At The Ngao Foundation, we believe that everyone possesses inherent potential, talents, and capacities. With the right environment, individuals can flourish, driving personal growth and community development.

Project Overview

In the past quarter, The Ngao Foundation has supported 12 students in accessing education in electrical installation. The Ngao Foundation Electrical Skill Training Program is a youth-focused initiative designed to equip young people with essential skills, enabling them to become self-reliant and support their families. This program aims to reduce youth apathy, idleness, crime, and drug abuse by providing purposeful engagement.

The Electrical Skill Training Program targets youth from slums and informal settlements in Kangemi and its environs. Many of these youths have dropped out or never attended school due to various challenges, including a lack of schools and family vulnerabilities. The program seeks to teach minds, touch hearts, and transform lives, offering a structured three-year training course with the following grade levels:

Grade 3 (Entry Level): One year
Grade 2: One year
Grade 1: One year

For each level, students must pass examinations supervised by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), a government body. Our practical-oriented training has resulted in high success rates, with all past students currently employed or engaged in self-employment.

Challenges and Support

While we have made significant progress, we continue to face challenges in procuring training materials for our students. Your support has been enormous, and we cannot thank you enough. Choosing to support us is a blessing, and it is never taken for granted. There are hundreds of youths in the community in need of this support with similar or more serious cases, but we have not been able to reach them. Through your support and network, we assure you that we will reach more youth.

Your support will go directly to paying fees and procuring training materials for every youth we enroll. Every donation counts in transforming the life of a child, a youth, a family, and overall, a community. We are very happy to have you as a friend, and we invite you to visit us to meet these children and youths benefiting from your generous gifts.

Required Materials

For successful training, we need the following consumable and non-consumable materials for practical classwork:

Consumable Materials:

T/E PVC sheathed cables: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm, and 10.0mm
Insulated cables (red, black, yellow): 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm, and 10.0mm
PVC conduits (light and heavy gauge): 20mm, 25mm, 32mm

Non-Consumable Accessories:

Twin cutout
Single cutout
63A MCB
3-phase distribution board
Dustcoat
Safety boots
Overalls
Light duty drill
Heavy duty drill
Bench vice
Stock and die machine
Pipe bender machine

Your support will enable us to continue transforming the lives of youth in Nairobi's slums and informal settlements. By providing these young individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to become self-reliant, we can reduce crime and drug abuse and foster a brighter future for them and their communities.

Please find attached photos of some of our students in class and in the field. We look forward to your positive response and any support you can offer to facilitate the needed change.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to empowering the youth

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Fund Request to Support more Students (PDF)

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Mar 17, 2024
Supporting Children's Access to Education

By Anthony Hulula | Project Leader

Overview: The Ngao Foundation is pleased to present the quarterly report detailing our efforts in supporting children's access to education through the "Help a Child Get Back to School" program. This report covers the period from January to March 2024.

Scholarship Program: All twelve Ngao scholars successfully returned to school after the mid-term break, demonstrating their commitment to education. During the break, they engaged in homework activities and volunteered at the Ngao Foundation, furthering their academic and social development.

Eunice's Eyeglasses: During a visit to Eunice's school, it was discovered that she urgently needed eyeglasses. The Ngao Foundation facilitated the procurement of glasses for her, ensuring her continued success in academics.

Soccer Tournament: In December, we organized a soccer tournament aimed at supporting talented children while fostering social skills, networking, and learning. The tournament provided an avenue for children to engage in physical activity, build friendships, and avoid idleness during the long school break.

Community Support: The Ngao Foundation continues to receive overwhelming requests for education scholarships from the Kangemi community. Despite the challenges, we have successfully supported twelve children throughout the term, providing them with school requirements and clearing tuition fees.

Ongoing Support: Despite the increased demand, we remain committed to providing support to enrolled students. We have ensured that all children receive full uniforms, necessary scholastic materials, and cleared tuition fees for the first term ending on March 26th, 2024.

Future Plans: During the April break, which spans three weeks, we plan to engage students in mentoring sessions to support their career paths and personal development, further enhancing their educational journey.

Gratitude: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for their invaluable contributions towards changing lives through education. With your continued support, we aim to fulfill our mission of providing access to education for all children in need.

Pending Support: Attached to this report are profiles of four girls on the waiting list awaiting support to join high school. We remain committed to assisting them in accessing quality education and fulfilling their potential.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support and dedication to our cause.

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