Outreach Program Results
To date:
- Over 58.000 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.
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Over $285,000 has been raised by schoolchildren and communities across the globe as a result of our School Sponsorship program.
| Water Development: | $ 93,676 |
| Renovation Fund: | $ 83,394 |
| Fencing Projects: | $ 24,538 |
| Schools Supplies: | $ 28,069 |
| Sporting Goods: | $ 12,200 |
| Uniform Fund: | $ 7,062 |
| Special Projects: | $ 26,372 |
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We estimate that over 195,000 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.
Watch videos of our latest projects at the Kenya Connect YouTube page
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, Teacher, Mt. View MS, Marriotsville, MD
"Kenya Connect is a wonderful way to learn about the cultural differences in the world. I am always looking forward to my next letter."
Erin Anderson, student, Whitford MS, Beaverton, OR
"Gaining new insights on other cultures is thrilling to me as a teacher. Kenya Connect makes those insights a reality."
Steve Sieg, Teacher, Whitford MS, Beaverton, OR
“I am very proud to participate in Kenya Connect. It gave me a chance to get to know a completely different lifestyle and it was great to donate money.”
Alexa, Student, Glades MS, Miramar, FL
“Kenya Connect has added a whole layer of learning for my students that has been enriching for them and for me.”
Angine Tyghter, Teacher, Glades MS, Miramar, FL
“Thanks to the support of our partner school, our school enrollment has increased and our academic performance has remarkably improved.”
Bernard Mutisya, Headmaster, Kituiu PS, Wamunyu, Kenya
“This is my first time writing to a pen pal. I hope to learn more about America.”
Kavinya Mukilya, Student, Kyamatula PS, Wamunyu, Kenya
“We loved connecting with the Kenyan students through our pen pal letters and learning how much we have in common. Thanks for this great opportunity!”
Meredith Lynch, Teacher, Swansboro MS, Swanboro, NC
“We have certainly benefited from this cultural partnership. What a wonderful opportunity and experience to give our students; a chance for international dialogue, communication and learning.”
Gwen D. Atkinson, Principal, Rippling Woods ES, Glen Burnie, MD
