When Loyce Ong’udi returned from Rabuor, she shared the story of finding her mother caring for Natasha and other young children in her own home. The compassion of Rosemell, taking in and nurturing these little ones started us on our way to the establishment in 2012 of MEC (Mwanzo Education Center) which served at that time as an early childhood development center, providing nursery school services to children of ages two through six.
Read MoreRisper is a grandmother who has full guardianship of three grandchildren between the ages of five and ten. She also works as a custodian at the Mwanzo Education Center (MEC). When Loyce first asked Risper to describe a day in her life, Risper did not directly respond, but beamed with a smile while tears rolled down her face. She remarked, “I don’t think I’d still be alive [without Mwanzo]. Thanks for your kindness and that of your friends. Who else would employ an old woman like me?”
Read More2019 is off to a fast start in Rabuor, Kenya, where Mwanzo is nearing completion of our new school. This year we have 45 new students at our Mwanzo Education Center! And every day, between 10-20 laborers and volunteers are working to finish all the second-story classrooms.
Read MoreFor the past years, Mwanzo has taken a portion of our school student body on an annual field trip. We do this because it opens their eyes to the larger world and the possibilities that new places, new sights, and new learning offer!
Read MoreOn June 13, 2018, a number of our younger children attending Early Childhood Development classes at Mwanzo Education Center participated in the zonal (district) cultural competition at the Maseno School for the Deaf.
Read MoreOn November 16, 2017 parents, students, teachers, and community members celebrated the graduation of another class! It was a day full of gratitude and joyful communal activities.
Read MoreFour years past, our founder and Executive Director, Loyce Ong'udi, asked the Mwanzo Board to add a Mwanzo Education Center (MEC) student field trip as a line item in our annual budget. In 2017, the schoolchildren went to Impala National Park. While we so value the quality education of a classroom (especially the devotion of our teachers and staff to the students!), nothing beats exposing a child to a new experience that broadens their horizons and allow their minds to wonder and dream.
Read MoreThe generosity of our community of donors and supporters continues to amaze! During our 2016 Holiday Drive, you were part of raising nearly $9,000! Our Executive Director, Loyce Ong'udi, is happy to report that the completion of the ground floor classrooms is in sight thanks to your generosity.
Read MoreOn July 20, 2016, 40 preschoolers from our Mwanzo Education Center - along with their teachers, and parents - traveled to Obambo Hall Chief’s Camp, about 12 miles from our school in Rabour.
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