My Story

"Hello! My name is Hadassah. I love being at school. My favorite subject is Christian Religious Education. My best friends are Maryann, Jane, and Diana, and we love rope skipping together. I love my school so much because we are taught well and cared for well. Thank you for taking the time to learn about me and for considering being part of my journey."

Hadassah is friendly, jovial, and bright. She enjoys being in school and is excited about learning new things every day. Her joyful personality and curiosity help her thrive in the classroom.

Hadassah has two siblings: Henry (18 years old) and Daniel (4 years old). She lives with her siblings and parents in a small one-room house in Gitari Marigu slum, Dandora Phase IV.

Both of her parents work hard but do not have stable jobs. Her father depends on casual work at construction sites whenever opportunities arise, while her mother works hard washing clothes for other people. Despite their hard work, their income is very limited and unreliable, making it difficult to meet the family’s basic needs.

Hadassah’s family is deeply grateful that she has the opportunity to attend Kinyago Dandora Schools, where she can access quality education, grow in confidence, and work toward a brighter future.

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 an d 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.

 "We can't change the whole world but, we can change one child's world."