Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2009
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Message from Dignitas Project's Executive Director, Tiffany Cheng
After one year on the ground, we are still inspired and energized by our community to develop stronger, more equitable schools in our efforts to end poverty. Though some people may think of Dignitas Project as a fledgling organization, the truth is that we've learned — often through trial by fire — and reached a point now where collaborators and partners willingly take risks in order to walk alongside our efforts to launch new initiatives and strengthen existing programs. >> Read more |
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Voices From the Field: Steve Kariithi, Kenya Country Director
A few days ago, I was called to sort out a case that had arisen while I was assisting with out typhoid vaccination drive at St. Michael Education Centre. One of the students was in tears and crying his eyes out because he did not have a signed parental consent form that would allow the nurse to vaccinate him. When I tried to explain that we couldn't give him a shot because we didn't have his mum's consent, he cried even louder! >> Read more |
Newsletter Spotlight |
 In June, Dignitas Project will be working with its partner schools to vaccinate 2,000 children and teachers to protect against typhoid. >> Read more |
 Moses Khatiembele, a 2nd year teacher and participant in Teachers for Mathare, reflects on his unlikely journey from school storekeeper to high school teacher. Read about he balances his work and university studies. >>Read more |
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Developing Teachers As Professionals
Targeted training, capacity-building, and leadership development are impacting how teachers view themselves, their work, and the future of Mathare. Read more to hear from teachers involved in our program, Teachers For Mathare. One teacher expressed, “I have learned how to be creative by using what I have to improve my lessons. Also, I recognize that I should build stronger relationships with my pupils to achieve together what I cannot do alone.” >> Read more |