Sowing The Future
Education Sector Support
Access to quality and affordable education is a fundamental right for every child in Kenya, but for pastoralist children, this right is often difficult to achieve. Families face tough decisions between sending their children to school and focusing on survival, with boys frequently tasked with herding livestock and girls responsible for fetching water and managing household chores. These challenges contribute to low literacy levels and high school dropout rates, which worsen during natural disasters like droughts.The Ujamaa Foundation has been making significant efforts to address these barriers by ensuring that children remain in school, even during challenging times. Through the support of its members, the foundation has invested heavily in education and donated essential learning materials to schools like Biyaad Primary. This commitment aims to improve access to education and create opportunities for pastoralist children to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their potential.
HOW WE DO
Access to Quality Education
Ensuring that every child, especially those from pastoralist communities, has access to quality and affordable education. Ujamaa Foundation works to address challenges such as poverty, natural disasters, and cultural barriers that often prevent children from staying in school.
Support for Learning Institutions
Providing essential resources to schools, including learning materials, to enhance the educational experience. Ujamaa Foundation has supported institutions like Biyaad Primary School to ensure children have the tools they need to succeed.
Community Awareness and Advocacy
Raising awareness about the importance of education within communities and advocating for better access and support for children, particularly those from marginalized groups such as girls and pastoralist families.
OUR APPROACH
Youth Empowerment in Education
Empowering young people to actively participate in their own education and leadership development. Ujamaa Foundation provides training and support programs to ensure youth can shape sustainable futures through access to quality education.
Community Engagement for Education
Engaging communities in promoting the importance of education, addressing cultural and economic barriers, and fostering collective support for educational initiatives that benefit children, especially from marginalized groups.
Women's Role in Education
Empowering women to take leadership roles in advocating for education within their communities. Ujamaa Foundation offers skills development and awareness programs to ensure women contribute to advancing educational access and quality.
Support for Learning Institutions
Providing essential resources to schools such as learning materials and infrastructure support. Ujamaa Foundation collaborates with institutions like Biyaad Primary School to enhance the learning environment and keep children in school.
Addressing Barriers to Education
Tackling challenges faced by pastoralist children and other marginalized groups, such as poverty, natural disasters, and cultural practices. Ujamaa Foundation advocates for solutions to ensure every child has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed.
Capacity Building for Educators and Parents
Providing training programs that equip educators and parents with the tools to support children's education effectively. Initiatives such as financial literacy engagements also create a supportive environment for learning at home and in schools.
