Kibera Pride Home Learning Program (during the Covid-19 pandemic)

With the sudden closure of learning institutions in March 2020 due the covid-19 pandemic, we saw it best as an organization to start a learning program for the kids; both high school and primary at the Kibera Pride Home.

The program has been of great help to the kids. Since schools will resume next year following the recent ministry of education directive, the kids will stay longer at home than ever before. In regards to this we’re obliged to find means to strengthen the learning program already on ground. We would like to continue providing the kids with a conducive learning and a homely environment until schools reopen next year.

So far, we’ve been relying on volunteer teachers who make sure the children study, attend classes and are examined. This is already posing a very high cost for the organization in terms of school supplies, food, etc., It is in regards to this that your contribution to support the program will be of great benefit.

A brief description of the Learning Program.
Both primary and high school classes run concurrently during weekdays from 9 am till 1 pm with a short break in between. The three volunteer teachers alternate between the classes following a clearly set weekly timetable. The primary kids go through the Integrated Learning Center program which follows a similar structure as the CBC (Competency Based Curriculum) system. The program is currently managed by Mr Titus Mulama, one of the volunteer teachers.

After three months of learning, the high school students took their first exam towards the end of May and the primary school exam was done in June. It is the duty of the volunteer teachers to oversee the learning and evaluation of the students. The high school students usually do CATs (Continuous Assessment Tests) on Saturdays in a bid to keep them on toes. The CATs cover topics taught that same week.

Every Sunday, we have a talent show program where each kid gets a chance to showcase their talent. The younger kids usually model while others participate in a variety of activities like rapping, dancing, singing and even news anchoring.

Testimonials from the High School Kids about the Learning Program
1. Milkah Mary, Form 3

2. Gasper Icheji, Form 4

3. Peter Ingosi, Form 3

4. Esther Wasagali, Form 3

5. Sinaida Dorcas, Form 4