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Small things that mean the most

When reflecting on the things that contribute to the success of our school, I think about the small things that make a big difference. These include things like home visits, ensuring our meals are well prepared, ensuring the school environment is safe and clean, morning routines that make every child feel that they matter, volunteering […]


Changing the Trajectory

Many times I am asked, “Is your work in Kariobangi making any difference?” Or a similar question, “How do you know you have made an impact on a child?” In our work, it may appear that we are not making any difference, as poverty is still widespread and many children still lack access to early […]


The 2023 Graduation Ceremony was a Success!

On Friday, October 27, 2023, we held our annual graduation ceremony for the Pre-primary 2 class. The joyous occasion, celebrated the accomplishments of our preschoolers who graduated from preschool to primary school. We held the graduation at Kariobangi Nursery, a neighbouring catholic owned Pre-school.  (We are grateful to Kariobangi Nursery for providing us with their grounds […]


Hands of Love Students Receive Top Honors At Music Festival

On June 19 and 20, HOL students participated in our school district’s music festival in Kasarani sub-county. The competition encompassed eight categories, including poems, choral verses and set pieces. Although we are from one of the poorest areas, our students out-performed larger, more equipped schools in several categories. We took first place in a self-composed […]


New Teachers join our school

Two new teachers joined Hands of Love in February of this year. Mr. John, the computer teacher mentioned above and Diana Orego, the Grade 2 teacher, who is taking the place of Teacher Pauline while she is on maternity leave. The other one is Teacher Diana. “I really love the teaching methods and performance of […]


Computer Lessons get a new teacher and Equipment

Last year, our director, Mr. Sami, provided computer lessons for students in grades one and two. This year, Mr. John Waruru is teaching the computer lessons and doing a fantastic job! Teacher John is an older brother to one of our pre-primary 2 students. He graduated from Taita Taveta University with a bachelor’s degree in computer […]


Our Rooftop Garden is Thriving

Our rooftop garden is not only a great outdoor learning lab, it’s also an important source of food. We are currently growing tomatoes, spring onions and amaranth in a variety of pots. The vegetables were planted in early February and are now providing lots of nourishment for our twice-daily meals.  Amaranth is a leaf vegetable […]


Meeting the Challenge of Rising Food Costs

Food security is a vital part of the HOL mission. We serve each of our 162 students breakfast and lunch six days a week to help meet their basic needs. However, food costs are skyrocketing due to an ongoing African drought, COVID disruptions and the Russian war in Ukraine


Grade 2 Results

Recently, we posted the impressive test results of our Grade 1 students versus students at other local schools. We are very proud to report that our Grade 2 students also performed well in the Kasarani District Common Assessment Framework standardized tests. 


Grade 1 Results

We know our teachers and students worked diligently throughout the 2021 school year to excel in their studies. Now we have proof their hard work paid off!


How HoL Alumni Faired in the 2021 National Examinations

Hands of Love was founded 15 years ago to address this disparity. Over the years, we have provided high-quality early childhood education and food and basic healthcare to children aged 4 – 8 years. By providing a solid foundation, we set up children who graduate from our school for success in their primary education. The […]


New Term Enrollment

Our school has an outstanding reputation in the community for providing education,  safe learning space, and supporting struggling families. Thanks to our committed staff, generous donors, and school community. The new school year started in May with, 35 new students admitted into the Pre-Primary 2 class. This is the shortest academic year with only 6 […]


PREPRIMARY ONE

Preprimary 1 was formerly known as nursery class. It accommodates kids at the age of 4-5 years who have graduated from playgroup. The kids in this class are taught number work, language, environmental, creative arts, Christian religious classes, and P.E. PP1 kids are allowed to learn how to express themselves and they are allowed to […]


PLAYGROUP

Playgroup was formally known as baby class. It accommodates children in the age of 3-4 years old who are taught creative arts, number work, language, reading, and cleanliness every day.  The purpose of the playgroup is to create a foundation for the kids as they prepare to join their next level of school grade which […]


Christmas in January: Donations

During the recent Christmas holidays, we received donations of school supplies and clothing collected by Direttamente, our generous partners in Italy. This supports our commitment to providing underprivileged students and their families with basic needs. At the beginning of this term, we distributed the clothes to all our students and their siblings. During the Christmas […]


Five Teachers benefit from inclusive Training Project

On Saturday, January 22nd, the community training project funded by the US embassy in partnership with our school ended. The 6-month project provided training on special needs education to nearly 70 teachers, community leaders, and parents from Kariobangi and the neighboring communities. The majority of the beneficiaries were female teachers who elevated the project’s impact […]


Tr Lucy

Her Grade 1 class has 21 students: 11 boys and 10 girls. Their average age is between 6-7 years old. She is also in charge of sports and coordinating with one of the school’s local partners: ACAKORO, a community-based sports organization. Tr. Lucy’s journey as a teacher is different since her call to teach came […]


2021: Year in Review

Dear friends and partners, What a year we have had! This year has been filled with successful endeavors and significant breakthroughs: This brief report provides a snapshot of the things we have achieved together. None of this would have been possible without you – our amazing supporters and partners. In a highly challenging year, your […]


Teacher Monica

Tr Monica Amolo teaches Pre-Primary 2. Her class of 20 students comprises of 7 boys and 13 girls aged between 5-6 years. Before joining the school in 2008, she was a teacher at a catholic school in Migori (countryside). She then decided to relocate to Nairobi where her husband has been working as a shoemaker. […]


Hands of Love Teachers Graduate

Inclusive education for students with disabilities remains a priority in our school. We adopt different strategies to do this including enrolling more students with disabilities and offering welfare support to their families. We also provide training opportunities to our teachers and parents towards providing special education.  Teachers Justus and Lucy were supported in getting training […]