CEDI has been implementing My Money program to deliver on its promise of providing A Bright Financial Future to over 4,000 school going children’ in Kisumu and Migori counties. So far, the project has reached an estimated total of 5962 beneficiaries: 3,980 pupils, 145 teachers, 1,797 parents, and 16 county education officials. Out of the total children reached, 24 children were children living with disabilities from target schools. Throughout the year, My Money program has had its fair share of successes, key learnings, and action plans for the coming period as highlighted in this report.
CEDI conducted with My Money stakeholders who included the school-going children, teachers, parents, and the local community.The teachers expressed the development of positive behavior and character among the pupils. They also noted that through the My Money program, talents among the children were realized. Parents noted that pupils developed responsible behavior and honored budgeting and saving at home. With My Money gardens, the local community around the schools appreciated the efforts of the pupils in setting and realizing their set targets’
Also, CEDI held consultative meetings with the Ministry of Education Officials and officials from the Department of Children Services from Kisumu and Migori Counties on how to embed My Money with the new education system, Competency-Based Curriculum. We received a positive welcome and the officials expressed their support in integrating Money with the Competency-Based Curriculum. They also expressed their continued support, to even implement the project on a broader scale.
My Money used a Multi-agency approach in strengthening and promoting child safeguarding at home, in school and within the community. Pupils, teachers, school staff, parents and community leaders were involved in several consultative open forums and meetings to identify and address challenges and situations that made school children more prone to abuse. The capacity building featured as a necessary intervention, especially for the schools’ safeguarding committees. Improved safeguarding checklist and safeguarding resources and tools were shared with project stakeholders to improve their awareness and understanding in promoting child welfare and wellbeing to achieve the best outcomes in health, education, opportunity Similarly, with the growing number of children living with disabilities getting admissions into our project schools, My Money curriculum and My Money Clubs are remodeling and repositioning to accommodate all children, with or without disabilities.
Over the past two years, My Money evaluation continues to show that when pupils with varied learning and support needs learn together, they experience better academic and behavioral outcomes, social relationships, high transition and retention rates, and post-school success. Full inclusion is going to look different in each of our target schools and every classroom and for every child. What is non-negotiable when it comes to inclusion is the expectation and desire that everyone belongs (and learns) together.
My Money remains on course in its goal of achieving highly holistic and wholly rounded children in Kenya. It is this pretext that forms the basis of our 2020 strategy. CEDI shall assess the impact and lessons learned in the project over the two years among primary school children and teachers as well as other stakeholders including parents, community leaders, and government agencies. The impact evaluation shall study the relevance, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the project to inform future expansion plans which include but not limited to upscaling to vocational training institutions, secondary schools and children in independent living. Lastly, riding on the support and goodwill of government stakeholders and representatives from the ministry of education at the county and national level, CEDI shall pursue the integration of financial capability into the CBC as a key life skill for early childhood development.
We are thankful to the Global Giving team for the endless and valuable support and guidance which enable us to achieve our goal of offering even more Kenyan Pupils a Brighter Financial Future and to inspire a young generation of Kenyans to carry forward the beacon of hope in the fight against poverty. We hope to expand the program with more support from well-wishers and eventually meet our ultimate goal of $ 99,999. Please feel free to hit the donate button below and become part of this noble initiative.
The program, My Money, through its commitment and interest remains on course to deliver on its promise of providing A Bright Financial Future to over 4,000 Kenyan pupils in Migori and Kisumu Counties. Between the periods June to August,2019 the project had its fair share of achievements, key learnings and action plans as outlined in this report.
The project participated in theAugust little by little matching campaign and was successful. We managed to crowdfund $ 4,313.81 from 34 donors. The funds received is a boost for this program for it is going to help us provide learning toolkits for training facilitators as well as teaching and learning aids such as exercise books, pens, manila paper, masking tapes, chalk, printing papers, rulers to be used during teaching and examining of My Money Program. We thank GlobalGiving for this opportunity and providing a platform to help celebrate the power of our crowd.
Additionally, there was a stakeholder meeting with My Money Committee and teachers from: Manyatta, Kudho, St. Cecilia and Migori Primary Schools. The teachers shared their learnings, experiences and challenges in delivering the program in 2019. Mrs. Florence of Manyatta noted that the pupils are now empowered and understand the value of money. It was encouraging to learn that pupils developed financial initiatives(Chama’s) and My Money box to save money together.
CEDI has conducted a feasibility study on expanding the program to community schools in Nairobi Informal Settlements in Kibera, Kawangware and Kibera. So far we have received positive feedback and appreciation from Jamii Community School in Kibera. The pupils have engaged in outdoor activities such as fun games which has helped identify talents and develop their life skills.
We hope to expand the program with more support from well-wishers and eventually meet our ultimate goal of $ 99,999. This will enable us to achieve our goal of offering even more Kenyan Pupils a Brighter Financial Future, and to inspire a young generation of Kenyans to carry forward the beacon of hope in the fight against poverty. Please feel free to hit the donate button below and become part of this noble initiative.
We are happy to report that because of your support; My Money remains on course to deliver on its promise of providing a brighter financial future to over 4,000 Kenyan pupils by the end of the year 2019. As at 4th June, 2019, a total of 147 teachers have been equipped with the skills and techniques necessary for the effective delivery of the revised My Money curriculum to pupils. As a result, the teachers have been able to transfer the knowledge acquired to well over 4,000 pupils spread out from grade 3 through 8 in all four target schools.
Teachers in all four target schools have received training on Child Safeguarding. Teachers have affirmed that the trainings have enhanced their knowledge, skills and ability to keep children safe and help curb child abuse. Mrs. Florence , Financial Capability Committee Chairperson at Manyatta Primary School notes there has been an increased awareness of the need to provide a friendly and safe environment for children. We are now in the process of reviewing the full implementation of the Child Safeguarding Policy which we expect to be complete towards the end of 2019.
My Money is a child-targeted intervention. That’s why we are always working to protect children from abuse, and to instill in them confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and resilience. In the spirit of safeguarding and securing children’s safety and development, all the target four target schools signed a Child of Commitment to Safeguarding Letter. This letter has been put up in the schools notice board and at the office reception to ensure all teachers and other representatives become aware of their individual obligation to protect children.This has made pupils feel safe, loved, respected and are now sure that their dignity as humans is well preserved.
At $ 5,308 thus far, we may seem far behind our target of $99,999 in donations towards the project, but your generous contributions inspire us to keep hoping and working. It is our belief here at CEDI that with your continued support, we shall achieve our goal of offering even more Kenyan Pupils a Brighter Financial Future, and to inspire a young generation of Kenyans to carry forward the beacon of hope in the fight against poverty. Please feel free to hit the donate button https://www.globalgiving.org/dy/v2/checkout/billing/ and become a part of this noble initiative!
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We are happy to report that because of your support, My Money remains on course to deliver on its promise of providing a brighter financial future to over 4,000 Kenyan pupils by the end of the year 2019. As at March 7, 2019, a total of 147 teachers have been equipped with the skills and techniques necessary for the effective delivery of the revised My Money curriculum to pupils. As a result, the teachers have been able to transfer the knowledge acquired to well over 4,000 pupils spread out from grade 3 through 8 in all four target schools.
Teachers in all four target schools affirm that thanks to the program, pupils are now more financially responsible. For instance, Mrs. Lydia Okombo, the Financial Capability Committee chairperson at Migori Primary School, notes that: “My Money is fast encouraging responsible shopping, saving (whether with the help of piggy or commercial banks) and budgeting among children.”
My Money is a child-targeted intervention. That’s why we are always working to protect children from abuse, and to instill in them confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and resilience. In the spirit of safeguarding and securing children’s safety and development, we have developed a comprehensive Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy that clearly outlines guidelines, standards, measures and procedures meant to streamline relations between children and anyone working or affiliated with us. Copies of this policy have been disseminated to all four target schools.
On March 2, 2019, we sent an assortment of learning and teaching materials to all four target schools in Migori and Kisumu counties. Mr. Joshua Matunga, the head teacher at St. Cecilia Primary School in Migori County, notes, “We deeply appreciate this form of material support, but even more importantly, we’re excited because it will make it possible for us to deliver the program to even more pupils this year.”
At $5,318 thus far, we may seem far behind our target of $99,999 in donations towards scaling the project, but your generous contributions inspire us to keep hoping and working. Whether you’re passionate about renovating a run-down My Money banner in Migori Primary, or supporting the training of more teachers, or facilitating the printing of a child-friendly version of our Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy, or even sponsoring a needy child, please feel free to hit the donate button https://www.globalgiving.org/dy/v2/checkout/billing/ and become a part of this noble initiative!
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We are proud to report that because of your support, our financial capability program, My Money, remains on course to deliver on its promise of providing A Brighter Financial Future for 4,000 Kenyan Pupils. As at November 2018, a total of 147 teachers have been equipped with the skills and techniques necessary for the effective delivery of the revised My Money curriculum to pupils. As a result, the teachers have been able to transfer the knowledge acquired to well over 4,000 pupils spread out from grade 3 through 8 in all four target schools.
Teachers in all four target schools affirm that children are now more financially responsible and entrepreneurial-minded. “Some children have taken to beading and bartering fruits in their spare time for little incomes. We’re also delighted by the fact that at least 5 pupils have so far opened savings accounts with the local National Bank branch,” says Ms. Eva, one of the teachers delivering My Money in St. Cecilia Primary School, Migori County.
The project has also helped us advance the competence and confidence of all 147 teachers involved in safeguarding and protecting children’s safety and development. Ms. Celyne, a teacher in Migori Primary School, had this to say: “We’re always working to protect children from abuse, and to instill in them confidence, self-esteem, communication skills and resilience. We believe the development of the whole child needs to be at the center of any and every child-targeted intervention.”
In Kudho Primary School in Kisumu County, a total of 65 pupils in class 5 have started a cowpea (or ‘kunde’) school garden. John, one of the pupils involved, notes, “The project was small for a start, but a number of parents and local community members are now increasingly relying on our school garden to meet some of their vegetable needs. With more support from well-wishers, we believe we can expand the garden to include more vegetable varieties, eventually achieving our ultimate goal of meeting our school’s lunch needs.”
At $5,298 thus far, we may seem far behind our target of $99,999 in donations towards the project, but your generous contributions inspire us to keep hoping and working. It is our belief here at CEDI that with your continued support, we shall achieve our goal of offering even more Kenyan Pupils a Brighter Financial Future, and to inspire a young generation of Kenyans to carry forward the beacon of hope in the fight against poverty. Please feel free to hit the donate button https://www.globalgiving.org/dy/v2/checkout/billing/ and become a part of this noble initiative!
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