By Alisa Karstad, Impact Manager for Governors’ Camp Collection
September was a month of significant impact, laying further groundwork for a sustainable future for both people and planet. We believe that education is the cornerstone of a thriving community. This month, our efforts to empower the next generation saw a great deal of progress:
Supporting teachers
Each month, we cover the salaries for seven teachers across our partner schools. The demand for quality schooling in these regions is very high, and, unfortunately, many schools face a shortage of qualified teaching staff. By supporting the teachers, we ensure that hundreds of students are receiving the learning they deserve.
Students at Luoniek Secondary School
Rael is the maths teacher at Luoniek Secondary School whose salary we have covered since she joined the school in September 2023
Currently, there’s a pressing need for a combined biology and chemistry teacher at Luoniek Secondary School, situated near Mugie. The science classroom also urgently requires a secure lab store, a secure gas chamber, and a water tank. If you are interested in directly supporting these crucial needs, please get in touch with us at impact@governorscamp.com for more information.
The science classroom at Luoniek Secondary School
Luoniek Secondary School
Our Bursary Program
This month marked an inspiring milestone for our Bursary Program as it expanded from 5 students to 21 students; all of whom are now well-settled and thriving in their respective schools.
We extend our sincerest gratitude to the Wilderness Trust and each donor whose invaluable support has provided these 21 deserving students with the life-changing opportunity to pursue their secondary education and build a strong foundation for their futures.
Luoniek Secondary School bursary student Solomon with his father Ezra
The impact of this program cannot be overstated. While primary education is broadly accessible in Kenya, secondary schooling often requires financial support that many families cannot afford. Contributions are instrumental in bridging this gap.
While we celebrate this progress, the need for continued support remains significant. It costs a total of USD 900 for a day pupil and USD 1500 for a boarder for the final three full years of schooling. These amounts cover tuition, uniforms, stationery and boarding fees (if applicable). Donations of any size are gratefully received. We can pool resources from multiple donors to ensure that new candidates accepted into the program receive full funding for these final three years of secondary education.
Pictured here are the six Luoniek Secondary School bursary students and their parents/guardians
We welcome you to join us in this vital initiative. Donations to the Bursary Fund can be made easily and securely via our online payment platform.
All images by Dan Palmer.
