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Too Little Children
1315 Valley Run, Durham, NC 27707
email: jessica@toolittlechildren.org
What your donations enable
Starting School
Aren’t they adorable?! Whilst primary (or elementary) schools in Kenya are subsidized by the government, they are not entirely free. The children are required to wear a school uniform and carry a backpack with their books and writing materials.
Too Little Children ensures every child in our program receives a school lunch each day. Beyond that, the children are also responsible for bringing their own toilet tissue, as the school isn't able to provide this basic necessity.
Most days, the children walk a distance of 2 miles to school. However, after heavy rains, the unpaved roads transform into deep mud. On those challenging days, they must pay to ride in a public transport minibus to reach school.
It costs $100 per month to cover the school fees for all our primary-aged children. Additionally, providing each child with a school uniform, books, backpacks, and stationery like pens and pencils incurs a further $100 per month. This means that getting our younger students into the classroom and equipped for learning comes to $20 each month per child.
Off To Boarding School!
Starting secondary school, the equivalent of high school in Kenya, is a significant milestone for our Grade 9 youngsters, but it comes with a substantial list of required items before their first term begins. Each student needs to bring their own mattress, pillow, and sheets, along with essentials like a mosquito net, flashlight, and toiletries. Beyond that, they're responsible for all their own school books, supplies, and a backpack. A new school uniform, shoes, and shoe polish are also necessary. They even need to supply items like powdered milk, sugar, and toilet tissue. As well as a suitcase for clothing a large trunk needs to be provided for all these mandatory supplies.
The initial cost for each secondary school child's kit is around $400, with an additional $75 needed each term to replenish consumable supplies. This can be a considerable cost, making support crucial for these young people to access and succeed in their education.
An education empowers a child to become an informed citizen, a skilled worker, and a future leader. It equips them to make informed decisions about their health, their finances, and their future. Your generosity helps to cultivate a generation of educated individuals who can drive sustainable development, improve economic stability, and build a more equitable and prosperous future for their entire community.