In a world where tradition meets modernity and youth are searching for answers, the need for comprehensive sexuality education is more important than ever. Especially in a country like Kenya, where in 2024 an estimated 21% of girls and women between the ages of 15 and 49 will have suffered some form of genital mutilation …
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A country-to-country exchange with our Kenyan team over the last few years has proven to be very valuable for both sides. That’s why this year it was our director who we were able to welcome back to Munich after five years. The summer temperatures that awaited him at the beginning of April may have contributed …
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A lot has happened on the Shamba this month! The beans and lentils have been harvested, fields have been dug up and the foundations for the water tanks are being built. We were even able to sell parts of the proceeds for the first time. Furthermore, annual plans for the cultivation of the land have …
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With the new month, there was also something new for the children to learn. Together with them, we held a workshop on the topic of “washing hands”. Firts of all, we first playfully worked out how germs spread and that it is therefore important to wash your hands regularly. Afterwards, we discussed the individual steps …
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On October 21st, 2023, our circle of activists met, as well as some members of the association, who accepted the invitation to the subsequent regular annual general meeting. Since the agenda was again very packed, we started directly with the Academy of Maisha Mazuri & Boarding School and urgent topics such as improving grades, exchange …
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On October 19th, after a long journey, we finally arrived at the MCC and were warmly welcomed. First, we were given a tour of the area and met a few of the staff of the Maisha Mazuri Children Centre and the Secondary School. When the children came back from school in the afternoon, we immediately …
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Wednesday, October 25th: It was a big day for the students of Maisha Mazuri Primary School, as three classes lined up for their ceremonial farewell. The so-called PP2 was released from kindergarten to primary school. According to the new school model, Primary School will now be completed with Class 6 and will be taught in …
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“A dream came true” are the words of home economics teacher Madam Anita at the Academy of Maisha Mazuri as she happily looks around the new school bakery. For three months we renovated and planned, and then immediately put the pedal to the metal with rolls, bread, muffins and chapatis, but the list of baking …
September brought not only extreme heat but also many new experiences! The current volunteers Lena, Sophia, Jonas and the Kenyan volunteer Cyprian visited the Skillscentre together with the social worker Mercy and saw for the first time how tofu is produced. We were also in the slums in Nairobi and visited a few families of …
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„New month – new Volunteers“ Since the beginning of August we, Jonas, Sophia and Lena, have arrived safely at the MCC Maisha Mazuri Children Centre. We were warmly welcomed by all employees and especially by the kids. As it was still holidays at the beginning of the month, the hustle and bustle started right away; …
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