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A Library at Twin Palm Community School
When Mathews, a passionate teacher and founder of Twin Palm Community School, walked into the Impact One library with his students, he didn’t know that a simple visit would shift his entire perspective on reading. He walked in as a skeptical man and walked out transformed with a vision to one day open a library at Twin Palm.
What Makes You Different?
With over 90 community schools packed into Ng’ombe’s tight-knit neighborhoods, each one is fighting to be seen, heard, and supported. So what sets a school apart in a place where everyone is striving to survive?
When Passion Meets Mentorship, Change Happens
With nothing but K150 ($28) to his name and no prior experience in teaching or running a school, Nickton refused to stand by and watch as children in his community succumbed to petty crime and early pregnancies due to poverty. He believed education was the key to breaking the cycle, and against all odds, he took a leap of faith.
Bringing Tech to Our Schools
For many of our partner schools, the idea of integrating technology into their operations felt like a distant dream—until now. Grace, one of the school directors, captured the sentiment perfectly when she said with a radiant smile and a tone filled with gratitude, “This is a blessing that has come at the right time. You’ve brought something that was so far out of reach close to us.”
A Journey of Growth and Development
Early this month we brought Chibanja and Chikondano directors together for a training on how to create an effective appeal to angage donors. The directors eagerly embraced the two-day training as well as each other, with each day offering unique insights and opportunities. Chibanja brought a wealth of knowledge from their experiences in the past, and Chikondano brought an eagerness to learn something new.
Dedicated and Determined
Owning their own school building has been a dream for as long as we’ve known them, and now it’s finally a reality. Take a look at how Priscilla and Magret’s dedication and determination is making an impact in the community.
