Help Build Teacher Housing at Kibaoni Primary School
Each year, teachers at Kibaoni Primary School share an urgent request: “housing for the teachers.” This need goes beyond shelter — it directly impacts the quality of education, school security, and student success.
Why It Matters
Kibaoni Primary is rural and far from Karutu, where most teachers live in one-room rentals in the homes of local residents. Each day, they travel long distances by bus, scooter, or on foot, sometimes walking for miles, a costly and challenging journey, especially during the rainy season, when dirt roads become muddy and nearly impassable. Yet, they do this with no stipend for rent, but with huge hearts for their students. Having on-campus housing would allow teachers to focus more on teaching and less on travel.
A Safer, Stronger School Community
The school is currently vacant after hours. When teachers live on-site, the school becomes safer and a more dynamic learning center. Teacher presence deters vandalism and keeps the campus active even after hours. Teachers also plan to offer evening and weekend study sessions to help students prepare for national exams. Passing these exams is crucial for students to advance to the next level of education. Night classes could also be offered for the community in English and other skills.
The Plan
The local education district has approved a “2-in-1” duplex design: two side-by-side bungalows, each with a kitchen, lounge, dining area, bathroom, and three bedrooms — a comfortable home for educators committed to their students.
The Goal
The total project cost is $80,000, including furnishings.
• Phase 1: Build the structure for the duplex, finish and furnish one bungalow ($50,000)
• Phase 2: Finish and furnish the second bungalow ($30,000)
Campaign Status
Two Kibaoni visitors, sisters, one a teacher and the other a communications executive, were incredibly moved by the devotion of the faculty, especially when they learned about the lack of teacher housing. They contacted the Foundation and have been instrumental in launching this project by jump-starting the effort by pledging a $30,000 match. The Foundation has committed $10,000 from our General Fund.
If we are able to match the sisters’ pledge, we will be close to the goal of $80,000. Can you please help us by donating to this critical project? Your support will make a lasting impact – a home for teachers, stability for the school, and opportunities for generations of students. Select Teacher Housing from the options on the donation page.
