My Story

“Hi! I’m Gianna. I have a younger brother named Georanni, and I love him so much.”

Gianna is a cheerful, polite, and kind-hearted young girl who truly enjoys being in school. She loves making new friends and is always eager to participate in class activities.

She has one younger brother, Georanni, and they live with their parents in a small one-room house in Dandora Phase IV. Both of her parents work hard, making and selling bead ornaments to support the family. Although their income is limited, they remain hopeful and committed to giving their children a better future.

Gianna’s family is grateful to be part of the Kinyago Dandora Schools family. Thank you for walking alongside them and making this opportunity possible.

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.