Assisting in Teaching at Our School and Community
- Kenya
- Nairobi
About Program
We sincerely appreciate your interest in teaching our children and your willingness to contribute your time and services. Many of the children we serve are orphans/ underprivileged from vulnerable backgrounds living in slum conditions. They often face severe food insecurity, as most parents struggle to make ends meet through casual work. There are times when families go without meals, and children may only have dinner or sometimes go to bed hungry.
Adolescence in this environment can be particularly challenging as well, marked by struggles with depression and immense pressure from family, financial constraints, and peer influences. In these communities we're serving, many young individuals lose their way, falling into drug use and crime without proper guidance. Our school serves as a beacon of hope, providing education, free breakfast, and lunch, along with valuable skills imparted by volunteers.
We feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to have volunteers like you express
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Program Highlights
- You can teach fundamental skills across various languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Additionally, you can offer classes in Mathematics, Biology, and Physics for both primary and secondary education
- Basic computer skills can be taught at both primary and secondary levels, and you can facilitate sports activities, acting, and drama sessions. Dance classes and music education, including singing with children, are also areas you can help
- After the completion of your online/ Onsite volunteer offer, UCESCO will write you a good and official recommendation letter and Certificate of appreciation/Recognition for your time and service to us
- Yoga and physical education programs are designed for primary and secondary students, complemented by counseling services. You can also teach nail art and beauty techniques, along with video editing and photography courses.
- Furthermore, you can focus on developing management skills, health education, life skills training, financial literacy, and business management at our vocational center. Courses in agriculture and farming practices are also included.
Program Impact
We have provided Ksh 1.8 million worth of educational materials and learning resources annually to vulnerable children in Kibera, Samburu, Mombasa and Mathare, ensuring equitable access to quality education. Our beneficiary selection process upholds transparency and fairness, leveraging Community Health Promoters (CHPs), local authorities, and public outreach to identify and vet those in genuine need. This strategic approach guarantees that support reaches the most deserving children, empowering them with the tools for academic success and long-term growth.
Scholarships Provided:
2022: 23 students (Kibera schools, via CAF America and F5 foundation)
2023: 47 students (9 secondary, 23 Samburu girls, 15 Peggy Lucas)
2024: 81 students (9 secondary, 20 Samburu girls, 52 Peggy Lucas, 4 Dream of Hope project)
Total Scholarships (2022-2024): 151 students
Vocational Training:
MVETI College: Grew from 12 students in 2022 (formerly called Lovely Look College) to 16
students in 2025. Celebrated its first graduation of 9 students in December 2024.
Employment Impact: 2 graduates established beauty Parlors with UCESC0 volunteer support
program.
