8th Graders take their exams. Photo: Luis Tato, AFP
Each year in Kenya, 8th graders and 12th graders take high-stakes exams that heavily influence their educational paths. We had an outstanding class this year in both grades. In 8th grade, less than 25% of students nationwide score 300 or above. At Ndoto, 75% of our test-takers earned that mark this year. In 12th grade, less than 12% of students nationwide score a B- or above.
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by Shamica O. 2020 was the year that many had been waiting for with much zeal and zest, most people had something they yearned to do and a dream they hoped to fulfil. When the year all and sundry had been waiting for with bated breathes finally arrived, all was pleasing to the eye. The beginning was propitious as everyone hoped to reap something from their places of work or learning institutions.
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by Fred Sadia In the ruins of the slums lie beauty. Within these shanties lie hidden treasures. Every year Ndoto searches for and finds brilliant young girls and boys and welcomes them into our wonderful family, giving young people the chance to dream for themselves. The Ndoto sponsorship program has been a blessing to so many families within Obunga and its surroundings. You can see it in the resounding joy successful applicants express when they see their names on the final list of students.
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by Fred Sadia “Come on, let’s play” is the word on the street when the kids are around. Every kid looks for a play partner and a good playing space, a place to embrace one another and discover their gifts and talents. The conditions in the slum can numb the joy that kids should feel, but play pumps fresh life to their hearts. Ndoto offers a safe and healthy environment for all the kids to play where they can mingle with each other.
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In years past, our community knew Ndoto almost exclusively as a sponsorship program. While it might seem that a sponsorship program would be famous, 11 years after launching we still run into people in our community who have never heard of us. Ndoto Community Church is the way to reach people who are beyond the reach of our limited sponsorship program. Our neighborhood has a large sports field, and this past year our team saw the opportunity to launch a community soccer team.