Universe Awareness Kenya volunteers ended the year (2010) by visiting an informal school in Dagoretti. The aim of the informal school is to rehabilitate the youth who have been affected in their homes by abusive parents and guardians. Most of the people who help run the school are university students who spare some time to volunteer at the school.
Susan Murbana leading the UNAWE initiative in Kenya says:
"I start by introducing my self in Kiswahili and later on inform the children why I am there. I am with an international film crew who are interested in covering my story, my work in the classrooms and my journey as an Astronomer and Science educator. After I introduce myself, and take them through some basic fun games, I start the lesson.
At this school is when it dawns on me that there are very many disadvantaged children in my country. Children who cannot have access to free education because of their background.
I appreciate the work the Dagoretti Centre is doing for these children as it is in places like these that children can get an opportunity to compete with their peers."
This text is an extract. Read more on the UNAWE Kenya Blog.
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