Meet Garret: An Education Champion in Kibera
April 15, 2025
“Children deserve to learn in a way that makes learning more interesting to them.”
“Children deserve to learn in a way that makes learning more interesting to them.”
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“Our education interventions from scholarships, student support, mentorship, and parental engagement provide us with a holistic approach in supporting students get to their potential and become meaningful citizens.”
“We understand that education is one of the most effective tools in addressing poverty.”
In partnership with CFK Africa, BIC East Africa is donating over 300,000 pens to assist students in need across Kenya.
“The three-day training for more than 36 teachers was aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills on how to better support children with disabilities.”
CFK Africa’s Interim Director of Strategic Initiatives, Jeffrey Okoro, spoke with VOA News about CFK Africa’s partnership with MIT to improve educational outcomes among students living in Kenya’s informal settlements.
“The new research from our partners at MIT will help us fine-tune our programs. We are eagerly awaiting this next phase of the Best Schools Initiative to help students in informal settlements gain more educational opportunities which lead to better academic outcomes.”
CFK Africa’s Program Coordinator for Education and Livelihoods, Joshua Omweno, discussed the collaboration between BIC East Africa and CFK Africa to distribute 300,000 pens to 150,00 students in Kibera.
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