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Fellow Spotlight: Paul Muthoni:Empowering Young Climate Leaders Through Art and Education

Meet Paul Muthoni, a passionate educator, visual artist, and climate advocate based at Chieko ECDE in Nairobi. Known artistically as Pablo (Artvpablo), Paul is the visionary behind Greenvibes—a learner-led climate change project that’s using the power of art and education to raise environmental awareness among young children and their communities. 🎨 About the Project: Greenvibes, […]

Empowering Schools and Communities Through Climate Education: Insights from CEL Cycle 2

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 […]

Fellow Spotlight: From Waste to Wonder: Lucky Obonyo Leads a Green Revolution at Kosawo School

Lucky Obonyo, a Teach For Kenya fellow, is revitalizing environmental education at Kosawo Comprehensive School, located in the informal settlements of Kondele on the outskirts of Kisumu. After participating in a Climate Education Training program hosted by Teach For Kenya and Mtoto News, Lucky emerged with knowledge and a mission. Using the training as her […]

February 25, 2025 Erastus Karani No Comments

Unlocking Leadership Through Social-Emotional Learning: Insights from the CoMSELA Pilot Study

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 […]

October 25, 2024 Erastus Karani No Comments

Creating a Safe and Loving Classroom Environment.

In a recent reflection, Vannesa Muthama, a first-year fellow at Mavoko Primary, emphasized the importance of emotional well-being in the classroom. She highlighted that a safe and nurturing environment is essential for effective learning. According to Vannesa, when students feel secure and cared for, their ability to learn and grow flourishes. To foster this supportive […]

October 12, 2024 Erastus Karani No Comments

Fellow Spotlight: Ruth Wainaina:Empowering Girls

Meet Ruth Wainaina, a dedicated fellow at Mlolongo Primary School and the visionary founder of ReproHealth Network, a foundation committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights. Alongside Jacinta Kasyoka, Ruth leads a transformative girls’ empowerment club called Girl Up JiExpress, part of the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative. The club focuses on equipping girls […]