Physical Health Kenya Project #13122

Educate an Orphan in Rural Western Kenya

by Tumaini Miles of Smiles Centre

Educate an Orphan in Rural Western Kenya

Project Report | Oct 9, 2023
End of year Exams!

By Rose Bugusu | Director

Mercy Bakhoya, Tumaini's first lawyer

Good news! One of our students , Mercy Bakhoya, has just graduated in law! We call her the first Tumaini lawyer!

We are happy to report that this year has been different from the last three years of covid. It has been a big relief for school to get back to the normal academic year and we are now ready to start our National exams in both primary and high schools. Our long holidays start in the next two weeks as the 6^th, 8^th grade and form four students start their exams.

We have come to an end of our previous 8-4-4 system and the current 8^th grade class will be the last from the previous system. We will no longer have 8^th grade national exams instead we will have 6^th grade assessment and the students will join junior school for three years and then senior secondary for another three years.

In today’s time, education has become a challenging task for poor children. Things are tightening up and it becomes hard for children to get quality education. Many children are suffering out there and we are grateful for your generosity, the few students we are supporting can access quality education.

One question which is often raised about poverty is -’why those who are poor continue to stay poor?’ Now, the direct answer to this question may be through the concept which is known as the vicious circle of poverty. Once caught up here, the way out seems rather impossible. The thing about being poor or rather not being able to afford the basic of the amenities is, inability to find ways to get out of your present situation. Now, education happens to be one of the ways-potentially feasible for moving out of poverty.

The number of children from poor backgrounds is high and it is sad to see what is happening in the lives of those children. What you are doing in the lives of the few children we have is amazing. We are seeing a big difference in the lives of these children and they are doing well in their studies. One hundred percent of our children get to join high school, and we are always happy to see them progress. You are making great things happen not only in the children’s lives but in their families and the entire community.

We need more supporters for the children we admitted this year. We have more than 70 pupils without sponsors. Kindly share with friends and family members about the great work you are doing and let them join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Consider sharing with more people about us, especially this time of the year. GlobalGiving has opportunities to match donations on various programs, and we will appreciate those who will be willing to join.

Thank you

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Jun 21, 2023
Ready for half term

By Rose Bugusu | Director

Children entertaining teachers during appreciation

First and foremost, on behalf of Tumaini family, may I take this opportunity to thank you all for your prayers, support and commitment. We are still here because you are and the pupils are learning because you have stood with them. We have no words enough to thank you especially during these hard times, when everything is changing to the worst. The last three months have been great, our pupils had a two weeks holiday and they all reported back safely. Despite the hard times, high cost of living, people going to bed hungry and no peace, our children can still learn and have lunch at school. You are making a difference! Thank you

We have gone through challenges due to change of our education system. We had to get new course books which has been a struggle but we are very much grateful for your continued support that has enabled us to purchase few books per class. we have our last class from our old system and once they sit for their exams next term, then we will be done with the old system.

The good news is that all the orphaned and the children from vulnerable families are in school despite the fact that most of them have no sponsors. We appreciate you all because you are not just helping one orphan but your support is helping us feed other children. We have more than 70 children who are in need of spnsorship. As we you meet with friends, family members, kindly share the good work that you are doing and invite them on board to help these children with their education. This is the only way we can have a lasting positive change in the lives of the vulnerable families and communities.

We had a very wonderful time where learners appreciated their teachers, by making for them cards of appreciation and praying for them. This was a very great moment at the school and we were happy to have this celebration.

Once again thank you so so much for your prayers and support. You migh not know or undrstand the wonderful things you are doing in the lives of the needy but I can asure you that you are making an impact. Your names will never be forgotten throughout the generations of these learners. Thank you

The baby class preparing for their dance

Traditional dance

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Feb 2, 2023
Back to School!

By Rose Bugusu | Director

Junior Secondary School students

Another year, another semester, and another new month! We hope your new year is unfolding well as we start the second month of 2023.

Today, Tumaini is in an exemplary position, thanks to the skills and commitment of our teams, which remain dedicated to providing quality service to all our beneficiaries. All our teams work hard to contribute to the development of young people, communities, education, and child safeguarding spheres. We need to keep up this work, day after day to reinforce our position while remaining united and committed to our mission. At the same time, we acknowledge that our organisation does not exist on its own but through the interaction and integration of the people who are part of it. Those that we are committed to working with, those who trust us, those who support us, and those who fund us. You have played a big role in this organization and in the lives of the vulnerable in our community. For this, we say “thank you so much”

In 2022, we made significant progress toward our strategic plan to expand our work,
deepen our impact, and focus on the lasting positive changes in the lives of the vulnerable in our community. Thus we have categorized all our programs and projects to enable us to measure our progress easily. We continue to implement projects in the Education and Safeguarding spaces that range from high school fees to needy students, support to widows, strengthening community child protection, and supporting children from other schools within the community. With all the transitions in the education sector and children’s institutions, we have to stay put to make all the changes as directed by the government departments. Today, we know that there is nothing more sustainable than starting early and being there for the children we work with.

We are at a pivotal time of growth at Tumaini as we continue to embark on delivering on our new strategic plan, and we still want to draw inspiration and support from all of you who have allowed us to make it this far. Thank you for continuing to believe in our vision.

Our program highlights

Education

Last year, Tumaini supported 300 children at Brightsmile primary school and 10 from other schools. They were provided with stationery, academic support and lunch at school. The children in other schools received financial support to cater for their education and wellbeing while at home with their guardians/parents. 32 of our beneficiaries successfully graduated from primary school in 2022 and all have joined different high schools in our country. There are 15 teachers and 7 subordinates from the community who worked hard for the success of our children.

In the year 2022 we had 60 students in high school and 25 have successfully graduated high school.

The Competency Based Curriculum has been implemented as our new academic system and the first group of grade 6 students has officially joined Junior Secondary which is 7th grade. We have started admitting new students to Junior Secondary. Most of our children have no sponsors and it is becoming a big problem for them to join Junior Secondary as they have to pay fees. Our sponsorship program is going down and it is our prayer that you will consider reviving it by inviting friends and family members to join this noble cause.

It is our prayer and hope that 2023 shall bring joy and blessings to you and yours. Once again thank you for being part of this family and for changing the lives of the vulnerable for better,

Timothy has done well, one of the pioneers

Martha in her new uniform, Junior Secondary

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