Education Kenya Project #67724

Building Hope for Neurodivergent Learners

by Dyslexia Organisation, Kenya

Building Hope for Neurodivergent Learners

Project Report | Jul 20, 2025
Building Hope for Neurodivergent Learners

By Phyllis W. Munyi | Executive Director

Summary:
Thanks to your generous contributions, we’ve made significant strides in our efforts to expand and improve learning spaces for neurodiverse children. While we did not raise enough funds to complete the planned permanent classroom block, your support enabled a meaningful interim solution—and we are more committed than ever to completing the journey.

What We Achieved:
Faced with urgent space constraints due to rising enrollment, we utilised a combination of GlobalGiving funds and our savings to construct two temporary classrooms made of iron sheets. These makeshift classrooms are currently in use and have helped relieve some of the overcrowding while ensuring continued learning for our students.

Remaining Needs:
We still need to complete the final 40% of the original construction, which includes permanent classrooms and essential sanitation facilities. Completing this phase will:

Allow us to accommodate the growing number of children seeking specialised education.
Improve the teacher-to-student ratio, ensuring more personalised instruction.
Provide dignified, inclusive, and safe learning environments for learners with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
Enhance hygiene through proper toilets and sanitation facilities, safeguarding the health of students and staff.

Call to Action:
We are incredibly grateful for your continued partnership. Your support has already made a difference, and with your help, we can finish what we started. Let’s build lasting, inclusive spaces for children who need them most.

Thank You
Your generosity is helping to change lives—one classroom at a time.

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Mar 24, 2025
Building Hope for Neurodivergent Learners: Repair works

By Phyllis | Director

GlobalGiving Campaign Report

Project Title: Improving Learning Spaces for Children with Dyslexia
Campaign Period:Giving Tuesday – December 2024
Total Funds Raised: $2,877
Fundraising Goal: $47,500

Overview

During the Giving Tuesday campaign, we set out to raise $47,500 to enhance learning spaces for children with dyslexia and other special learning needs. While we did not meet our full goal, we are incredibly grateful for the generous support that enabled us to raise $2,877. These funds were instrumental in carrying out much-needed repairs to improve the learning environment at Rare Gem Talent School.

Impact of the Funds Raised

The $2,877 raised was utilized to make critical repairs to the classrooms, ensuring a safer and more conducive learning environment for the children. The specific improvements included:

Washing Area – Previously, wastewater from washing spread onto the grass, leading to stagnation and attracting mosquitoes. The wash area was repaired to ensure proper drainage, directing the dirty water into the septic tank.
Flooring: Repaired cracks on the floors caused by the metal chairs.

The photos attached shows the situation before repair and after repair.

Appreciation and Next Steps

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every donor who contributed to this campaign. Your generosity has had a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of the children we serve. While we still have a long way to go to reach our overall goal, the improvements made so far have been a step in the right direction.

We continue to seek additional funding to further enhance the classrooms and complete the remaining necessary renovations. We welcome any additional support to help us create an inclusive and well-equipped learning environment for these deserving students.

Thank you for your support and belief in our mission!

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