Naretu Academy

Naretu Academy currently educates 169 Maasai children, and every year, we expand the school by inducting a new class of students. At the present time, the school accommodates students to the sixth grade.  We have finished construction on the final three classrooms which will take the school to the ninth grade and we are looking for donations to help furnish the rooms with desks, chairs, teacher’s desk and chair, and a bookshelf.

Naretu Academy empowers our students with a primary education that prepares them for secondary school enabling them to lead a better life outside of poverty. The students are taught by ten certified teachers, and they receive two free meals each day. The school has a full time gardener who maintains the vegetable garden and several fruit trees that provide our students with an assortment of produce for better nutritional meals.

Mission:

To create a nurturing environment for the Maasai children though basic needs by creating an environment to empower the students and strengthen the community through social-economic endeavors which will in turn lead to a better quality of life.

Vision:

To establish a learning environment where elementary school children can gain the necessary skills to begin their quest for knowledge that has the potential to reduce or eradicate the challenges of poverty.

The Challenge:

The budget the Kenyan government commits to the education sector is small in comparison to the needs of the citizens across the country. According to the Education for Al Global Monitoring Report, international trends show that the majority of low educational attainment is concentrated in developing countries. Kenya is ranked among the poorest countries in the world and the report noted that there is a strong relationship between poverty and low levels of illiteracy (Education for Al Global Monitoring Report, 2006).

Despite the Kenyan government offering free primary education, many government schools offer substandard education. Class sizes tend to be too large, sometimes even as high as 100 students per class. The interaction between students and teachers is minimal, affecting the quality of students produced.

Limited government funding for education in Kenya can place significant financial pressure on rural schools, which may lead some to rely on lower-cost, uncertified teachers—ultimately affecting the quality of education available to students. We also address the challenge of inadequate faculty by prioritizing the recruitment and retention of qualified, certified teachers. By ensuring that our educators meet recognized professional standards, we are committed to providing students with knowledgeable, dedicated, and capable teachers who can support their academic development and overall learning experience.

Naretu Academy is a private school and receives no funding from the Kenyan government.  It is through school fees and private donations that we are able to run this school and provide our students with an incredible opportunity and education.  Naretu must follow all of the Kenya governments education curriculum guidelines but no financial support is provided.  That’s why your donation is vital to our students' success.   

Monitoring & Evaluation:

The project is monitored and evaluated through monthly reports, quarterly updates and annual statements that document progress against the work plan and provide details on the implement process.  Donors and/or funders are warmly welcomed to visit the project at any time to see the work firsthand and engage with the team.

The monitoring and evaluation process focuses on key indicators, including school enrollment and students academic performance. Student achievement is assessed through internal examination as well as external assessments, including examinations conducted in collaboration with other schools. These measure help track students’ progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness and impact of the project.