In Kenya, where over 12 million children face the growing impacts of climate change, the need for inclusive and actionable climate education has never been more urgent. Through the Climate Education Leadership (CEL) initiative, Teach For Kenya, in collaboration with Teach For All and community stakeholders, is equipping schools to be agents of environmental resilience […]
Schools in Machakos County have long felt the effects of climate change, yet many students and educators lack a comprehensive understanding of its causes and implications. The region, located at an elevation of approximately 1,616 meters (5,303 feet) above sea level, experiences a temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters and an average annual […]
Tending to a garden, watering plants, and maintaining a green space feel like tasks that should be avoided in the eyes of any primary student. In a place where the sun is constantly shining, temperatures are high, and dust is a close friend, spending time outdoors doing manual labor seems more like a punishment than […]
The study established a 500-point benchmark, representing the expected level of SEL competency for students at their respective grades. Students who scored above 500 demonstrated strong SEL skills, those at 500 met expectations, while those below 500 needed additional support to develop these competencies. Key Performance Insights. Empathy: Understanding and Connecting with Others The ability […]
As we step into the weekend with bright smiles and grateful hearts, we are thrilled to share some fantastic news that will significantly impact the educational landscape in Nairobi. On August 30th, we proudly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Government of Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in our mission to advance […]
The recent Climate Education Conference, held at YMCA Nairobi and facilitated by Mtoto News in collaboration with Teach for Kenya, marked a significant milestone in advancing environmental education. This event brought together a diverse group of fellows from Nairobi, Machakos, and Kisumu, all united by a common goal: to foster climate awareness and action within […]
“The most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive empowerment and engagement of the community.” – Jane D. Hull. The prevalence of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) has a profound impact on millions of children worldwide. In Kenya, the 2019 Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) revealed alarming statistics, with a high percentage of girls […]
Imagine opening the doors to your home, finally free of the solitary confinement that grounded the world, but then perceiving a sense of disconnectedness from humanity. That’s how we felt coming out of the COVID lockdown of 2020. Adrift for months in the digital sea of social media, watching the seasons change from the window […]
The classroom is packed with tiny desks, resembling a family of sardines. The walls are covered with colorful manila papers, stickers that proudly display key learning points, and perhaps some infantile graffiti that adds a touch of youthful exuberance. An image of a clock, a cow, and a bus are displayed in different corners of the room. There is a blackboard with arithmetic homework on another wall.
Kenya has been blessed with unbounded beauty that evokes amazement on its sacred land for centuries, ranging from wildlife and natural physical features. With a patriotic spirit, Kenya has a proud tradition of citizen involvement in wildlife conservation however, thousands of people miss out on the opportunity to see, explore and experience the wondrous creations. […]