Outreach Program Results
To date:
- Over 31,000 letters have changed hands as the result of our Pen Pal program.
-- Teachers on both sides of this winning formula report a boost in language arts,
writing and social studies skills among their students.
- Over $128,000 has been raised by American schoolchildren and communities as a result of our School Sponsorship program.
| Water Development: | $ 37,979 |
| Renovation Fund: | $ 61,817 |
| Fencing Projects: | $ 5,590 |
| Schools Supplies: | $ 13,242 |
| Sporting Goods: | $ 6,662 |
| Uniform Fund: | $ 2,677 |
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We estimate that over 111,000 African children, teachers and parents have benefited from this program, along with the hearts and minds of the thousands of children who made our programs a reality.
What program participants are saying about Kenya Connect
“Kenya Connect gives students on both continents opportunities to learn, to serve and to grow.”
Theresa Bollard, 6th Grade Team Leader, Mt. View MS, Marriotsville, MD
“This is my first time writing to a pen pal. I hope to learn more about America.”
Kavinya Mukilya, Standard 5 Student, Kyamatula PS, Wamunyu, Kenya
“We have certainly benefitted from this cultural partnership. Our students have exchanged pen pal letters and artwork and have learned so much about our friends in Kenya. What a wonderful opportunity and experience to give our students; a chance for international dialogue, communication and learning.”
Gwen D. Atkinson, Principal, Fort Smallwood ES, Pasadena, MD
“Thanks to the support of our partner school, our school is leading in the area in regard to availability and access of sporting equipment. Our school enrollment has increased and our academic performance has remarkably improved.”
Bernard Mutisya, Headmaster, Kituiu PS, Wamunyu, Kenya
“More schools should be doing this for other schools that don’t have the privileges we do.”
Kameron Ward, 5th Grader, Broadneck ES, Arnold, MD
“We, together, built the cement foundation for the water tank donated by Jacobsville Elementary. We are so grateful for the gift.”
James Mutua, Kithiani PS Parent, Wamunyu, Kenya
