Safari Ya Mamba

From 24th to 27th September 2026, we travelled to Lunga Lunga in Kwale County, where we visited three schools: Mrima, Mwenza-Mwenye and Mamba Primary and Junior Schools. The visit was part of our Beyond Books Initiative, which looks past textbooks and classrooms to the things that help learners actually succeed, like motivation, confidence, guidance and a strong support system around them. In each school, we worked with teachers and learners as key partners in a child's education. With the teachers, we talked about how they can go beyond the classroom to become mentors and champions for their learners, spotting struggles early, offering encouragement and helping each child discover their talents.

With the learners, we spoke about why education matters, how to set clear goals for their future, and the value of working together and supporting one another. We also held general guidance and counselling sessions, giving learners a safe space to share their challenges and get advice on making good choices and resisting negative pressure. Before leaving, we donated books and sanitary towels in all three schools to help keep learners, especially girls, in class. We left Lunga Lunga encouraged by the energy and hope we saw, and grateful for every donor who makes visits like this possible.