Every Child Deserves a Place in Class
In Kibera a school year can end over a missing pair of shoes, an unpaid balance of a few hundred shillings, or a family that simply cannot stretch any further. Children who are bright, curious and desperate to learn drop out for reasons that have nothing to do with their ability.
Take a Child to School is our answer. We identify children who are out of school or at risk of dropping out, work with their guardians and local schools, and remove the practical barriers — fees, uniforms, shoes, books and sanitary products. Then we stay involved with mentorship and follow-up, so that enrolment turns into completion.
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What the Programme Covers
We deal with the real reasons children leave the classroom, one family at a time:
- School fees, levies and examination charges paid directly to the school
- Uniforms, shoes, school bags, exercise books and stationery
- Sanitary products so that girls never miss a week of learning
- Homework clubs, reading support and holiday catch-up sessions
- Mentorship and counselling for children carrying stress at home
Our Approach
We work through the community rather than around it. Children are identified with the help of guardians, teachers and community volunteers. Support is paid directly to schools and suppliers, so every shilling is accounted for, and each child is visited and followed up during the term. We also talk with parents about the pressures at home, because keeping a child in school is a family project rather than a one-off donation.
Our Impact So Far
- Children enrolled or brought back to class across the villages of Kibera
- Fees, uniforms and learning materials delivered straight to schools
- Homework and reading clubs running through every school term
- Guardians supported with guidance, follow-up visits and referrals
- Girls kept in class through regular sanitary product support