Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Our COVID-19 approach
At the beginning of the year, our teams watched with baited breath as the pandemic moved closer to Africa. We knew that if COVID-19 hit our vulnerable communities, the impact could be devastating. Yet, when Kenya and Tanzania started reporting their first cases in early March, our country leads and their teams sprung into action.…
Read MoreBrightening futures through our SolarBuddy partnership
Did you know that energy poverty plunges 1.4 billion into complete darkness every night, as they lack equal access to clean power? As a result, millions rely on primitive forms of energy like charcoal and firewood, which have a huge devastating impact on the environment, economy, health and education of millions of children. We’ve…
Read MoreOur Aberdare Primary School library goes mobile
When COVID-19 hit Kenya, the country’s lock down policy was abrupt and a strict curfew was enforced. Schools closed so suddenly that no one had a chance to prepare or take anything that they needed. After a few weeks Joan, our amazing librarian at Aberdare Primary School, returned to the school to rearrange the…
Read MoreSchools might be closed, but that can’t stop us dancing!
At So They Can, we are always excited to work and collaborate with other organisations to maximise our impact; whether that’s through education, empowerment projects or bringing together communities around the world. From partnering with Day for Girls as part of our Keeping Girls in School program, to connecting with the awesome team at…
Read MoreRunning For a Cause: Sophia’s lockdown challenge inspires us all
At times like this, knowing we have the support of our amazing community truly means the world. So when we heard of the incredible goal that So They Can supporter, Sophia, set herself while off school due to COVID-19 closures, we jumped at the chance to share her story with you! Sophia Thompson is a Year 9…
Read MoreStudents Collect Their Home Education Packs
As it stands globally, 810 million students in developing countries are currently out of school due to COVID-19 [Global Partnership for Education]. Our students in Kenya and Tanzania are no exception, however our teams have been working tremendously hard to change this. With the development of our home education packs now complete, over the last couple…
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