Education for all
We work alongside rural primary schools to enable them to become vibrant centres of holistic learning where all children are valued and feel safe
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In rural Kakamega County, parents make great sacrifices to send their children to school, with education viewed as a pathway to a better future. However, in the community schools that we work alongside, 91% of teachers are untrained, and 85% of school leaders have had no formal training. The schools receive no government funding; work with very limited resources; and are often run by community members without leadership experience.
As a result, many children are in school, but are not learning. One in three Grade 1-3 students in these schools were still unable to read a simple word at the end of 2023. Without strong foundational literacy, numeracy and life skills, children struggle to progress academically, reducing their chances of completing school and securing stable opportunities in the future.
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Pursue is working to change this reality by strengthening school systems so that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.
Our work with schools
Every child deserves not just an education, but an excellent education with opportunities to learn, explore, discover and have fun in a safe environment.
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We currently partner with 50 rural primary schools and early learning centres, equipping teachers and school leaders with the skills to improve learning outcomes and transform schools into nurturing and joyful places of learning. ​
Our key focus areas are:
Quality Teaching
We provide regular workshops, school-based coaching, and communities of practice for teachers so that lessons are well-planned, engaging and fun for children.
“Pursue has taught me to use formative questions to counter-check the understanding of the learners in each lesson and (how to) use differentiation to achieve the objective for all.”
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Literacy
Our mobile library visits schools regularly to loan out books in an area where 70% of children do not have a single story book at home and have no other place to access books. We also support schools to set up reading intervention schemes; teach phonics effectively; and use literacy resources in the classroom to aid learning.
In 2024, our mobile library reached 4648 children and illiteracy rates decreased by 66%
School Leadership
A strong school leader has the power to transform an entire school. Through workshops, coaching, and leadership networks, we equip school leaders with the skills and support they need to create thriving schools, empower their teachers, and ensure every child feels safe, happy, and engaged in meaningful learning.
​“Pursue has empowered me to train my teachers, create a positive discipline policy, keep good financial records, and create learning and teaching resources.”
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Safeguarding
We provide training and advocacy on children’s rights and positive discipline practices for teachers, parents, children and community members, so that schools become places where children can learn without fear.
“The teacher doesn’t cane us anymore and appreciates us when we do something good.”
Check out this video about our mobile library:
How you can help:
$4.50 / $6
can give one child access to the mobile library for a year, giving them use of books in an area where 70% of children do not have a single story book at home
£120 / $150
can support one school leader to receive tailored school improvement support for one year, including training workshops, coaching and classroom observations
£600 / $780
can fuel the mobile library for one year, ensuring 3000 children get access to story books and reading materials to improve their literacy skills