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It's Menstrual Hygiene Day! Helping girls to stay It's Menstrual Hygiene Day! Helping girls to stay in school during their menstrual cycle is important. Our staff created Wings Poa Reusable Sanitary Pad kits which are made by local women. Our team visits partner schools to provide information on menstruation and hygiene while providing girls with the free kits. Read Margaret's blog about our program here: https://bit.ly/3agmpXB If you want to donate panties for the kids you can do so through our wishlist: https://amzn.to/3mc3yOd #MenstrualHygieneDay #menstruationmatters #menstrualhygiene #girls #SDGs @kcdf_ @one @eaphilanthropy @globalgiving
Tune in tomorrow for our Radio Read Aloud on @mbai Tune in tomorrow for our Radio Read Aloud on @mbaitufm Faith from Lema PS will be reading the book"Little People, Big Dreams Maya Angelou" written by Lisbeth Kaiser and illustrated by Leira Salaberria. Faith loves her school so much. Her favourite subjects are Maths and English. English helps to communicate well with other people. She dreams of becoming a pilot and fly aeroplanes. #readaloud #radio #books #YouthPower
Students in Kisola were excited to see their partn Students in Kisola were excited to see their partner's artwork at Winthrop School in CT through the @creativeconnectionsusa ArtLink program. The magic of connecting across the globe! #artlink #art #connecting #creativity
Happy #AfricaDay! We are empowering the next gener Happy #AfricaDay! We are empowering the next generation of Kenyans to be leaders in their community, country and world! #SDGs #GlobalGoals #africa #kenya #YouthPower @one
This is so exciting! Our LitMoms are sewing in our This is so exciting! Our LitMoms are sewing in our NEW MAKER SPACE in the Library Learning Center! Woo hoo! This is part of our Women Empowerment programs. #womenempowement #sewing #makerspace @litworld
"Wonderful things happen when kids connect!" Last "Wonderful things happen when kids connect!" Last week students from Miondoni Secondary School and Windsor Locks Middle School in CT connected via zoom around their @creativeconnectionsusa Artlink projects! #art #connecting #YouthPower #artlink
There's nothing like hearing an Eric Carle Read Al There's nothing like hearing an Eric Carle Read Aloud at the Saturday Library Day Program. We're grateful to the @carlemuseum for donating the books. #books #ericcarle #library @children_illustrations
Lots of smiles as student from Kambiti PS learn ba Lots of smiles as student from Kambiti PS learn basic computer skills including how to use the keyboard. We are building digital literacy in our community! #tech #DigitalSkills #SDGs #computers @team4tech
Faith Doucette, our Director of Partnerships and M Faith Doucette, our Director of Partnerships and Mentorships, was the moderator at the @eaphilanthropy on "Local Resource Mobilization: The Key to Growth in Community Philanthropy." We are proud to be a member of EAPN and thrilled to be part of the community of learning. @kcdf_ #philanthropy #leadership #learning #Kenya #SDGs #NGOs
We are so excited! Thanks to a donation by student We are so excited! Thanks to a donation by students at @glenbardwesthighschool, students at Miondoni Secondary and the Mbaikini Girls School have SCIENCE EQUIPMENT! This equipment means students can do experiments and learn in a hands-on way. #STEM #science #learning #doinggood
We have new Kenyan authored and published books in We have new Kenyan authored and published books in our Library thanks to @lindseyburns23 KC5K team! Lindsey's Village was the largest and highest fundraising team. Here's a sampling of some of the new books! #TheVillageThatReads #library #books #amreading
Teachers are using the teach 2030 platform to gain Teachers are using the teach 2030 platform to gain a deeper understanding about "Practical Active Learning in your Classroom." This is part of our Professional Learning Community sessions to help support teachers in developing a student-centered classroom.
It's exciting to see the children come each week t It's exciting to see the children come each week to the Saturday Library Program! #TheVillageThatReads #amreading #books #library
Students are enthralled hearing Mentor David read Students are enthralled hearing Mentor David read "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o during a girl/boy empowerment session. Building community, inspiring students, and boosting confidence is at the forefront of our work. #TheVillageThatReads #books #amreading #empowerment @mothersdaymovementmdm
It's a new Kenyan School year and Mentor Jackie is It's a new Kenyan School year and Mentor Jackie is back with the Girl/Boy Empowerment program. Each session begins with a "Read Aloud" story to engage the students before delving into the lesson. Students love the stories and it helps inspire them to read. Donations to our Mother's Day Campaign will help us build this program. @mothersdaymovementmdm #girlempowerment #TheVillageThatReads #books
The Magic School bus is rolling back into school y The Magic School bus is rolling back into school yards with a whole new selection of books from Books for Africa! Teacher Daniel is excited to see the new books too! #TheVillageThatReads #books #reading #libraries @books_for_africa_
"In the Forest" was Saturday's Library program! It "In the Forest" was Saturday's Library program! It's fun to see the students creativity! #TheVillageThatReads #books #libraries #stories
Last week was international compost awareness week Last week was international compost awareness week and students in Wamunyu discussed the value of compost! The students learned about the process of composting and then drew pictures of the layers and how decomposition works. They also used compost from our @givelove_org toilets on Moringa trees at Maanzoni PS. We're keeping "poop in the loop" and students are learning! #compost #trees #manure
Happy Mother's Day to Mamas around the world! It's Happy Mother's Day to Mamas around the world! It's not too late to honor a Mom with a special Tribute Card from Kenya Connect and the @mothersdaymovementmdm! Your gift will help us expand our LitMom and other programs! https://bit.ly/3HbCatB #mothersday #mothersdaygift #moms
Mothers play an especially important role in suppo Mothers play an especially important role in supporting their children in school. This Mother's Day, will you make a gift in honor of your mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother or special person in your life? Your gift will also honor and support the Mamas in Wamunyu. https://bit.ly/3HbCatB @mothersdaymovementmdm @nickkristof @kwamealexander #MothersDay #mothersdaygift #womensupportingwomen
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