Updates from Kenya

… to our graduates from the Maisha Mazuri partner program: Margaret – she was hired by Viet Gardens Resort in the food production department after completing her Level 2 vocational training. She previously completed an internship there and proved herself to be a valuable employee. Margaret has returned to the Skills Centre to complete her

Sustainability is not a luxury – it’s a necessity in every region of this world. With increasing resource scarcity, an environmentally friendly and thoughtful approach to water, energy, and waste can make all the difference. At the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre and the Maisha Mazuri Academy, we specifically focus on sustainable technology and a respectful

Previously, Victoria, who is responsible for internships and all learning outside the classroom, organized individual internships for our students in Nguluni at nearby businesses. This opportunity was initially well-received, but over time, more and more parents expressed concerns – especially regarding safety and costs, as their children were unsupervised minors traveling to these locations. To

In mid-March, more than 400 interested students, parents, and teachers from the surrounding area flocked through the open doors of the Academy of Maisha Mazuri Secondary School – a complete success! The visitors took part in a diverse, colorful program that was perfectly organized by our dedicated team of teachers and students.   Highlights included

There is a lot of positive momentum at the Senior Secondary School this summer 2024. For the first time, the school and its staff organized a day dedicated entirely to sex education and health awareness. A very progressive move by Kenyan standards, which was embraced with curiosity and openness by the 138 students. The range

Michael Kakuyu, even though his father sold a piece of land, it wasn’t enough for him to attend school. Michael Kakuyu, now 31, fought for his education. Walking an hour to school and back every day was the least of his problems. Without his mentor Jimmy Kilonzi, whom he met almost 15 years ago, and

As always, we tried to fit as much as possible into the limited time. This naturally included a visit to the Maasai Market for new souvenirs for our events and a joyful pool day with all the children, organized by our volunteers Christine and Robin. During a very detailed visit to the Shamba, we saw

In a world where tradition meets modernity and youth are searching for answers, the need for comprehensive education about sexuality is more important than ever. This is especially true in a country like Kenya, where in 2024 an estimated 21% of girls and women between the ages of 15 and 49 have still suffered some

Madame Anita, Secondary School Teacher   About a dozen teachers work at the Academy of Maisha Mazuri Senior Secondary School, and each has their own story. One of them is Madam Anita, 26 years old and at the Academy since September 2022. She has a moving biography, which begins with her mother becoming pregnant with

Touching, moving, enlightening – these are the first words that come to mind about my trip to the Maisha Mazuri Children’s Center. I started completely unprepared at the end of October 2023, armed only with knowledge from the annual general meeting and the good feeling of supporting an organization, Hand in Hand für Kenia, where