My Story

“Hello! My name is Tancy. I love my school and friends.”

Tancy is a shy, polite, and kind-hearted young girl who truly enjoys being in school. She loves spending time with her classmates and has quickly grown to love the learning environment at KDS.

Tancy has one brother, Kelvin. Sadly, their mother passed away in 2021. Since then, Tancy has been living with her uncle, while her brother stays with their aunt. Unfortunately, their father does not provide any support.

Tancy’s uncle works as a garbage collector, and at times, collects scrap metal to sell. When possible, he also takes on casual labor jobs at construction sites to help support the household.

Tancy is full of hope and joy, and she is very happy to attend school. Thank you for walking alongside her and making her dreams possible through your support.

Kinyago-Dandora Schools

The Kinyago-Dandora Schools are located in the slums of Nairobi in Kenya, East Africa. Kenya’s population of more than 31 million has suffered greatly in the past few years due to epidemics of malaria, cholera, and AIDS and to a devastating East African drought that caused mass starvation across the country.

Primary Education ~ Kinyago-Dandora School (KDS) has 592 students enrolled in primary classes (pre-school-8). Academically, KDS is one of the top schools in the district with a pass rate of 85%. Our students often win local music and sports competitions.

Secondary Education ~ Students leave KDS primary school well-prepared for the transition to our Kinyago-Dandora Secondary School (KDSS) which is one of the few in all of Kenya with a formal music program and computer lab. KDSS has been ranked by the Kenyan Ministry of Education as one of the best schools in the Njiru District with a pass rate of 100% for graduating seniors.

Post Secondary Education ~ The Bernard Sewe Scholarship Fund has been established to support KDSS graduates who attend colleges and universities across Kenya.