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"Why Not You" by Cirara and Russell Wilson inspire "Why Not You" by Cirara and Russell Wilson inspired our learners to reach for the stars at our Saturday Storytime! #dreaming #changingtheworld #stories #books
This week was the first time for most students to This week was the first time for most students to see and use an abacus. They were excited to use it and little did they know they would get to make one of their own and learn how to use it! With guidance, they reused old cartons, styrofoam, wooden sticks and beads to create an abacus. The using flash cards, they explored how to use it for counting and simple math problems. #makerspace #learningisfun #mathfun #Kenya #donate @team4tech @globalgiving @benevity #mathfun #learningisfun #donate #makeadifference
It was special having Diana Suarez from GLOT visit It was special having Diana Suarez from GLOT visit Kenya Connect to share ideas with our staff about learning through play. Diana and GLOT are also a @solvemit LEAPProject host. It's been wonderful to share ideas with her! #learningthroughplay
A BiG Kenyan Clap for everyone who donated yesterd A BiG Kenyan Clap for everyone who donated yesterday on #GivingTuesday! We raised over $22,000! These funds will support our library programs, digital literacy, empowerment programs and teacher professional development. We are deeply grateful. Did you miss giving? We welcome gifts through the end of the year! Asante Sana! @globalgiving @eaphilanthropy @kcdf_ #donate #MakeADifference #kenya
Learning is joyful with Kenya Connect! Will you Co Learning is joyful with Kenya Connect! Will you Connect with Us and make a donation on @globalgiving today on GivingTuesday? Your donation will receive matching funds. We're sure it will bring a smile to your face! Thank you! https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/13958/kenya-connect-kc/ #donate #GivingTuesday #MakeADifference @givingtuesday
We have BIG PLANS for 2024! Will you help us tomor We have BIG PLANS for 2024! Will you help us tomorrow? On @globalgiving your donation will receive matching funds! https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/13958/kenya-connect-kc/ #education #SDGs #MakeADifference #donate #GivingTuesday @givingtuesday
One of the strengths of Kenya Connect is that our One of the strengths of Kenya Connect is that our programs are intertwined and work in a comprehensive way to strengthen education. Watch to see how Mutanu has benefited from our programs. You can support students like Mutanu on GivingTuesday on @globalgiving ! #donate #givingisfun #MakeADifference #education #kenya #givingtuesday
Saturday Storytime is an incredible program that e Saturday Storytime is an incredible program that engages children in reading. "How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow" by Monica Sweeney and illustrated by Feronia Parker was today's read aloud book. Students learned that colours make the world beautiful, the beauty of friendships and how to settle differences. Donor support makes this weekly program a reality! @globalgiving @givingtuesday @eaphilanthropy #GivingTuesday #donate #makingadifference #stories
Tune in next week (Nov. 27) to the @mastercardfoun Tune in next week (Nov. 27) to the @mastercardfoundation EdTech Mondays featuring our Director of Education and Technology, @munguti_patrick , and Faith Mutunga, one of our partner teachers. Learn about Blended Learning Models in rural Kenya. #youngafricaworks #digitallearning #digitaldivide #kenya @team4tech @raspberrypifoundation @edtecheastafrica @globalgiving @eaphilanthropy @kcdf_
"If you build it, will they come?" When the Learni "If you build it, will they come?" When the Learning Resource Center computer lab was built in 2012, we had 20 computers. It was amazing. Fast forward.... it is thrilling to see 80 children coming for a school break computer boot camp with that same lab jam packed with engaged digital learners. The children are coming, learning, and preparing for the future. We are grateful to the many donors who support this needed enrichment. @team4tech @raspberrypifoundation @globalgiving @givingtuesday @theglobalgoals @munguti_patrick @eaphilanthropy
Only one week until #GivingTuesday! We can hardly Only one week until #GivingTuesday! We can hardly wait! You can make a gift on @globalgiving on November 28 and your donation will receive matching funds! All the amazing work we do is thanks to wonderful and generous donors! Librarian Esther Muinde invites you to connect with us through making a donation next week! @givingtuesday @eaphilanthropy @kcdf_ #donate #makingadifference #kenya #Education
And the Toilet of the Year Award 2023 goes to Keny And the Toilet of the Year Award 2023 goes to Kenya Connect for the 2nd year in a row! Thank you Women in Wash and Sanitation for showcasing our work to keep "poop in the loop!" We are thrilled on #WorldToiletDay to celebrate our work of clean sanitation! Thank you to the Gupta Family Foundation and the donors who support our compost toilets! @givelove_org @globalgiving @kcdf_ @usembassynairobi #compost #toilet
Today's Saturday Storytime featured "Simon Sock" b Today's Saturday Storytime featured "Simon Sock" by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. The kids learned that they don't have to look the same to be friends and that friendship means enjoying spending time and doing things together. They then created friendship socks with their friends. #SaturdayStorytime #friends #TheVillageThatReads #reading
It's been a fantastic computer camp for over 60 le It's been a fantastic computer camp for over 60 learners from 7 primary schools. Let's give a shout out to our amazing Tech Team who patiently and enthusiastically mentor students. We have a #rockstar team who are bridging the #digitaldivide @team4tech @raspberrypifoundation @globalgiving @usembassynairobi
Wow, wow, wow! Water tanks are being delivered to Wow, wow, wow! Water tanks are being delivered to 26 partner schools thanks to a grant from @fiiksa These tanks will be installed to harvest rain water. We are grateful for the gift of water for learners at our partner schools. #cleanwater #watertanks #SDG6 #makingadifference
A little pipe cleaner fun in our makerspace today! A little pipe cleaner fun in our makerspace today! It brings a smile to your face! #makerspace #fun #creating
Our Computer lab is humming with learning! This we Our Computer lab is humming with learning! This week we are hosting a Bootcamp for Grade 4 students from 7 of our partner schools. These students are learning about digital devices, mouse and keyboard skills and navigating the computer. @team4tech @raspberrypifoundation @kcdf_ @globalgiving @eaphilanthropy #technology #digitaldivide #learningisfun #computer
The @raspberrypifoundation African partner meet up The @raspberrypifoundation African partner meet up in South Africa was fabulous! We are thrilled that Patrick Munguti and our partner Kevin Muriuki from @team4tech were able to present our work and to meet with Tech Educators to learn more about Code Clubs, Coder Dojos and Best practices in Tech Education! #coding #CoderDojo #edtech #learningtogether
Imagine how special it is for students to hear the Imagine how special it is for students to hear their own voices on the radio! Today, Ann was our reading champion on @mbaitufm reading ZoMo the Rabbit! #TheVillageThatReads #readaloud #kenya @machakoscounty
Who loves this beanie? We do! It's cool seeing our Who loves this beanie? We do! It's cool seeing our students learning to crochet from Mentor Sharon in our makerspace. We are grateful to all our volunteers who carried over yarn for these projects! #MakerSpace #crafting #creating #schoolbreakfun
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