Education
A community
united
Our education programs are designed to eliminate the barriers to quality education for 100% of the children in the community we are working in. This is only made possible through the unified work by the community.
Our Education Goals
Our education programs are specifically designed to eliminate the barriers to quality education for 100% of the children living in a 410 Bridge community.
We work to raise both the access to education and the quality of the education children receive.
This is done by addressing barriers such as:
- School Fees
- Textbooks
- Desks
- School Supplies
- Uniforms
- Feeding programs
- Teacher trainings
How Does Our Education Program Work?
Our education program is very customized to what each school needs to succeed. At a high-level, we want to remove any barriers for all the children in the community to receive a quality education. We work with each school administration to identify the areas where we need to support them.
These things could include the construction of additional classrooms, classroom desks/furniture, textbooks/supplies, feeding programs, teacher training, etc. For long-term success in our schools, we work with parents to understand the importance of educating children in the community.
The local Leadership Council (LC) is involved in the education program through leading us in identifying the areas that need assistance in the schools. They oversee that the schools are executing the programs/projects that we are funding in the schools.
They assist us in holding the schools accountable for providing quality education to children in their communities. In many communities, some head teachers at the schools are actually members of the LC.
As in all 410 Bridge community development projects/programs, the community is expected to participate in the implementation of a project/program. Specifically, in the education area, we concentrate on working with and mentoring parents of the students to understand the importance of sending their children to school.
In many schools, our plan is to implement a school sustainability project that will feed funds back into the school. It is expected that the community – parents, teachers, leaders – manage these projects long term.
Learn More From Our Blogs Below!
Celebrating Progress: Mugaa Classroom Block Construction
This month, we celebrated an incredible milestone at Mugaa Primary School—the completion of a brand-new 3-classroom block equipped with 120 lockers. This achievement is a testament to the power of community partnership and shared vision.
Teacher Strike in Kenya
The last term of the year in Kenya is usually met with mixed reactions. Every high school student is excited and counting down to their final examination of the year that will majorly determine whether they progress to next class or not. Those in 12th grade are usually preparing to sit for their final high school exams.
However, many students are currently at crossroads because the teachers are on a strike!
Back-to-School Support: Empowering Scholars Around the World
The start of a new school year is always a mix of excitement and challenge. For parents, it means getting everything ready—purchasing school supplies, organizing schedules, and ensuring their children are prepared to learn and grow. It’s a hectic time, filled with trips to the store, labeling supplies, and making sure everything is just right.
