During my time in Kenya, I spent time meeting with every teacher to discuss their achievements and areas we want to improve together. Teacher Benjamin Anyanga showed me student marks on recently completed exams and flipped to a page in his student handbook that showed marks from April. I could hardly contain my excitement. Scores for some of his students had nearly doubled in just three months!
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"I now know the methods of improving performance in my class and can counsel children in difficult circumstances and parents about how to be role models in the community.” –Teacher Nancy Wachiye, Mercy Care Education Centre

“We have received a very large number of textbooks and seen a number of teachers able to handle greater responsibilities at the school level.”
– Headteacher, Mercy Care Education Centre

“Bravo Dignitas Project. You have changed the lives of children and teachers in Mathare.”
– Teacher Grace Wanjiku, Naioth Education Centre

“The sessions have opened my eyes. As a teacher, it has helped me understand my pupils, my colleagues and prepare my class very well.”
– Teacher Francis Shiro, Valley View Academy
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As I reflect on the four schools I have visited, I’m reminded of different environments, teachers, and facilities. For me, there were some very marked differences. But looking at the pupils, I thought there were so many similarities. Though they wore different colored uniforms, they are eager to learn, maybe unaware that their fellow pupils in neighboring schools are better or worse-endowed with resources. Each pupil knows that theirs is the best school can be. Songs are sang, questions are asked and responded to with similar innocence and enthusiasm.   >> Read more