Amos Kipeen
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Aitong Primary School Library, a Dream Come True
We launched a vibrant library and learning center at Aitong Primary School, where Amos went to school as a youngster!
In the Maasai Mara of Kenya, we develop libraries at the rural schools in greatest need. They quickly become learning centers for the whole school and beehives of activity. We work closely with teachers to determine what's needed — with high standards of quality and relevance — and then purchase everything in Kenya through partners including Text Book Centre in Nairobi. We also run capacity-building workshops to train teachers and students on maintaining the resource and creating programs that will inspire the next generation to read, learn, and grow; and we hold follow-up assessments to gauge impact and see where the resource can be improved.
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Launching in Early 2025: Nairasirasa Primary School Library/Learning Center, Mara North, in partnership with the U.S. Maa Diaspora Community
We renovated a neglected storage building in the center of Aitong Primary's campus and converted it to a beautiful library and learning center with 2000 books, digital resources, and conservation materials for 1100 students. This is now a model for future primary school libraries.