Construction of a Primary School in Kinakoni
Our commitment in Kenya
The village of Kinakoni is located 250 kilometers from the capital, Nairobi, in southeastern Kenya. The entire region is struggling with water shortages, hunger and poverty. A lack of rain has made the situation worse for the villagers and many children in the 5,000-strong village of Kinakoni suffer from malnutrition. Where droughts in the past only occurred every 10 years and lasted a few months, they are now so frequent and long-lasting that nature can hardly recover between dry periods.
In addition to the severe consequences of climate change, the low educational standard of the population, particularly in rural areas of Kenya, continues to play a significant role in hunger and poverty. Together with the stern Foundation and Welthungerhilfe Regine Sixt Children's Aid Foundation has set itself the goal of providing assistance in this situation – starting with the village of Kinakoni.
In Kinakoni, the people with stern and Welthungerhilfe are looking for new sustainable solutions against hunger that can be adapted by other surrounding villages. We are pleased that the Regine Sixt Children's Aid Foundation is supporting us so strongly with the construction of the school. So that future generations can build a future for themselves.
— Anna-Beeke Gretemeier, Chair of the stern Foundation
the project
The video summarizes the commitment of the Regine Sixt Children's Aid Foundation in Kinakoni and provides insights into what it looks like on the ground.
Thanks to this commitment, 250 students can enjoy the new school. So far, 9 classrooms have been renovated, the sanitary facilities have been repaired and a girls' dormitory has been built.
Interview with the coordinator foreign countries stern
To get a better insight into the project, we asked Marc Goergen to appear before the camera. He is coordinator foreign countries at stern and answered the question for us, which project successes could be celebrated so far. Thank you for the insight!
Grand opening of the elementary school
The time has finally come. The school was opened with an exuberant celebration. In addition to the children, their families, teachers and representatives of the supporting organizations were also invited. It was a colorful day full of laughter, dancing and music. The pictures speak for themselves and you can feel the joy of the new school.
Even more interesting insights for you
Together against hunger
Stiftung stern and Welthungerhilfe are researching the causes of poverty and hunger in Kinakoni and jointly developing solutions with the local people that can be transferred to other regions afterward. We provide you with an insight into the overarching project.
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A New Primary School for Kinakoni
The old primary school in Kinakoni was in a very dilapidated condition and barely large enough to accommodate all the village children of school age. We take you on the renovation journey of the primary school in Kinakoni and show you before and after pictures.
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News from Kinakoni
Opening ceremony of the new school
September 14, 2023
The children recently celebrated a grand opening ceremony at the school together with teachers, family and representatives of the organizations. It was an exciting day for everyone, which will hopefully be remembered for a long time to come. In addition to the official opening speeches, there was also some dancing and lots of music.
3 QUESTIONS FOR JACK KALUNGU, TEACHER IN KINAKON
24. Juli 2023
Effective education relies on individuals who teach with passion. On the left, you can see Jack Kalungu. He is a teacher at Kinakoni Primary School and is originally from Kinakoni, having attended this school himself. We asked him 3 questions, and with his answers, he provides fascinating insights into the Kenyan school routine.
The classes at the new school begin
02. Juli 2023
The classrooms are ready, and the school lessons have started. Up to 250 students are delighted with 9 new classrooms, new sanitary facilities, and a girls' dormitory. The renovated spaces provide children with a safe place to learn, and through computer equipment, they also learn about world events. We wish the children in Kinakoni lots of fun while learning!
Insights into everyday school life in Kinakoni
April 2023
For most of us, education is part of growing up. But education and going to school is not a matter of course for many children. The construction of the elementary school in Kinakoni is a project close to our hearts. Together with stern, RTL has founded a channel on the TikTok social network, where interesting videos provide insights into the village, report on project work and also show life in Kenya. Did you know, for example, that the children in Kinakoni have to walk 2 hours to school every day and have to pay money for school? The video shows 4 things you should know about the school in Kinakoni.
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Building of the school is progressing
24. January 2023
In the meantime, the construction work on the new school has progressed. In four of the ten classrooms, windows, doors and roofs have now been renewed and the electrical system installed. This also applies to the adjoining administration building, so that it meets office standards and can accommodate the growing number of teachers. The plastering work for both buildings is currently in full swing. A pond has already been completed in the schoolyard, in which future rainwater for the vegetable garden will be collected. The next step will be to renovate the school kitchen so that students and teachers can be catered for during school hours - for many this is the only warm meal of the day.
First harvest successes
16. January 2023
With the support of the project team, two water tanks were installed in spring 2022, each holding 225,000 liters of water and fed by rainwater. In the immediate vicinity of the tanks, test fields for planting were created with the help of Kenyan agricultural researchers. Based on these fields, the villagers learn about different cultivation methods and test them under local conditions. In the meantime, some fields are bearing the first fruits, which can now be harvested - a great success for Kinakoni!
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IT CENTER
25. September 2022
Internet access is not available in the entire village of Kinakoni - at least that was the case until now. Virginia Mulwa wants to change that. Originally from Kinakoni, Virginia has been able to acquire IT skills in Nairobi for the past few years. Now she has returned to the village to share her knowledge. With the support of the project team, she and other computer trainers opened a small IT center in Kinakoni for this purpose. The children in particular should benefit from this. The start-up "STEM Impact Center Kenya" is involved in the professional education of the children and teaches them programming in a playful way.
THE FOUNDATION OF THE SCHOOL
18. August 2022
The time has finally come and the construction of the Kinakoni primary school will start in August 2022. Under the guidance of experts, the whole village lends a hand. A total of ten classrooms are to be built so that the approximately 250 children have enough space to study. The school will also have an extension for the sanitary facilities in order to improve the hygiene situation of the approximately 140 girls and 110 boys. Renovation and new construction of the buildings will take ten to twelve months.
Further information on the project and the commitment of the stern Foundation and Welthungerhilfe can be found here.
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