Stories of change – Dignitas Project

17 Dec 25

Inside the 2025 Uniform Distribution Across Schools, in Partnership with Tailored For Education

‘My children have never owned school shoes like these. I sell groundnuts to survive, but today I feel deeply grateful” For many learners in the communities we serve, a school uniform is the difference between staying home and showing up confidently to learn. In 2025, our partnership with Tailored for…

09 Oct 25

Empowering Teachers to Transform Learning: Lessons from Boniface of Raila Primary School

As we continue celebrating #WorldTeachersDay2025 , we’re spotlighting educators who have embodied this year’s theme: “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession.” Teachers are collaborators, mentors, and leaders who build learning communities where every child has a chance to thrive. Their creativity and commitment shape not only classrooms but also the…

28 Jul 25

Teaching with Purpose: Tr. Violet’s Commitment to Inclusive Learning

By the time you finish speaking with Tr. Violet, you’re left with a profound sense of what it means to teach with heart, purpose, and reflection. A Grade 6 teacher at Toi Primary in Kibra, Nairobi, Violet empowers learners, learns from them, and builds a classroom community where discipline is…

14 Nov 24

Valuing Teacher Voices

In every classroom and at every learning milestone, teachers are the quiet champions of education, guiding learners with dedication and resilience. On October 4th, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day by bringing educators together not only to honor their work but also to create a platform for their voices to be…

24 Nov 23

The Ongoza Journey – Tr. Kezzia’s Story

By Sharon Nashipae – Communications & Community Coordinator In 2022, the Ongoza program was birthed. Ongoza is a collaboration between Dignitas, IDP Foundation and Premier Credit. It means ‘Lead’ in Kiswahili. The program facilitates ongoing professional development for teachers, instructional leaders and school owners, focusing on classroom culture, learner engagement,…

19 Sep 23

A glimpse into the Peer Learning Community at Joysprings Community Centre

By Peris Kaluki – Leadership Coach Dignitas works towards strengthening school leadership teams and improving instructional quality, to help create an environment where all learners can develop the skills and knowledge to help them thrive and succeed. The Ongoza program, a partnership with IDP Foundation and Premier Credit Kenya, focuses…

03 Nov 22

Dignitas blended learning curriculum draws shifts in improvement for learner engagement

By Maureen Shelmith Wangari – Digital Strategy Officer Dignitas, through various school partnership programs within marginalized communities, empowers teachers or instructional leaders in providing continuous professional development which focuses on classroom culture, learner engagement, and instructional leadership. In Kenya, non-formal schools play a critical role in expanding access to education…

01 Sep 22

Brightshine school, Kayole

By Sharon Nashipae – Communications and Community Coordinator Walking into Brightshine School in Kayole, Nairobi, one can feel an instant change in ambiance. Although the street outside the school is densely populated, muddy, unsanitary and quite telling of the environment within which the children live, school is a different story.…

17 Aug 22

Stories of Change – Mr. Nderitu: How I Improved Group Discussions in my Classroom

By Victoria Adembesa – Leadership Coach One of the things we focus on in our training and coaching at Dignitas are the CBC competencies. Specifically, communication and collaboration, self-efficacy and critical thinking. When I met Mr. Nderitu of Karati primary school, he struggled with conducting targeted and orderly group discussions.…

12 Aug 22

How Change in Mindset Can Shift the Quality of Teaching and Leadership

By Valary Oyugi – Leadership Coach “Hi I will be visiting your school on Thursday for coaching support. Are you fine with this day?” This was the first phone call I made to the school leader days after the first Leadership Academy. In her response she said “Yes its fine,…