Let's put a roof for samburu kids
As UCESCO Africa through our Education program we were moved by the lifestyle of the people and children living in Samburu and we identified poverty as the main problem in Lechingei Village Samburu.
In this village, literacy levels are quite low while poverty and food insecurity issues are high. Learning institutions are also inadequate. The children were learning under harsh weather conditions. Most children in Samburu don’t even know how to speak in English or Swahili which are the main national languages in Kenya. All they know is their native language which triggered the need of building them a decent school to enhance their education. We believe education is important to each child as enshrined in the SDGs 4. The major issue identified was long distance travel by children, for not less than 10km to school daily, in a path characterized by harsh weather conditions and threats of attacks from stray and free wildlife. The community in Samburu are nomadic pastoralists, which also threatens the
education in this area. The pastoralists move from one place to another in search of food and water. Therefore they are not consistent in their education, negatively affecting their literacy levels.
What is good about samburu
Samburu is a very beautiful county with incredible landscapes in the Northern part of Kenya. Despite its
beautiful sceneries and rich cultures, it is a semi arid area that receives little to no rainfall.
We have begun with the school as the most dire need and we’ve done at least 72% of the school, left
with 28% to completion. The Samburu community shall benefit from quality education, water supply for
agriculture and a health facility. We believe these measures shall salvage the situation in Lechingei
village, Samburu to better their living standards.
The progress
Through the help of our well-wishers, friends, and donors, we have started the construction of a school.
We are happy to announce that the first block is completed. However, the construction is still ongoing, and we are seeking donations to continue building the remaining blocks. Additionally, we need funds to furnish the completed blocks, as we are currently facing a shortage of building materials and financial resources.
Your support will make a significant difference in helping us complete this important project and provide a better learning environment for the children. Thank you for your generosity!
The plan
On the Samburu project we plan to
Build a school
Set up a borehole for water provision
Construct a health facility
The project is designed to achieve four main goals:
Promote Education
Promote Healthcare
Promote Food Security
Secure lives.
They deserve Better
- SUPPORT US TO SUPPORT THEM
- THEY DESERVE BETTER!
- EVERY CHILD HAS A RIGHT TO EDUCATION!
- This is the current classroom
How your donation will be used
-Desks and chairs
-Whiteboards and chalkboards
-Bookshelves
-Notebooks and paper
-Pens, pencils, and erasers
-Crayons, markers, and colored pencils
-Textbooks and reading books
-Art supplies (paints, brushes, clay)
-Beds and mattresses
-Bed linens and blankets
-Pillows and pillowcases
-Toiletries (soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste)
-Towels
-Sanitary products
-Computers and tablets
-Projectors and screens
-Internet routers and modems
-Plates, cups, and cutlery
-Cooking utensils and appliances
-Tables and chairs for the dining area
-Sports equipment (soccer balls, volleyballs, nets)
-Playground equipment (swings, slides, seesaws)
-To complete the final touches on the school building
-To build additional facilities like science labs or a library
-For student tuition and boarding fees
-For teacher salaries and training programs
-For ongoing maintenance and operational costs
-For emergency medical supplies and healthcare
Funding target: 68,680- USD
Help Us put a roof for Samburu Kids!
Make a difference
Donate today for The Samburu project to be completed!