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KIDS OF MOMBASA PROGRAMME

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of the Mombasa Children is a UK-registered charity that supports underprivileged children in Mombasa, Kenya, by funding access to quality education at Unity School in Freretown. The organization covers school fees for 50% of students whose families cannot afford them and supports school infrastructure and program development. It emphasizes education as a means to break the cycle of poverty.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

House Next Door Project
Launched in 2013, this project supports school operations and facilities
Kitchen Project
Initiative launched in 2019 to support school meal services; underwent repairs in 2024
Parry Building Project
Infrastructure project involving construction and expansion of school facilities, including completion of the first floor in 2024
School Fee Support Program
Provides financial support for school fees to 50% of pupils at Unity School whose parents or guardians cannot afford to pay
The Well Project
Initiative launched in 2011 to improve water access at the school
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Constructs and maintains school infrastructure
      Undertakes capital projects to build and maintain educational infrastructure at Unity School, including purchasing land (2006), constructing initial classrooms (2007), and completing projects such as The Well Project (2011), The House Next Door Project (2013), the Kitchen Project (2019), the Parry Building (2019), its first floor (2022), and kitchen repairs (2024).
  • Distribution of School Supplies and Educational Materials 1 activity
    • Provides quality education to underprivileged children at Unity School
      Provides quality education to underprivileged children in Mombasa through Unity School in Freretown, including covering school fees for 50% of pupils whose parents or guardians cannot afford them.
  • Teacher Professional Development & Community Support 1 activity
    • Provides teacher training and professional development
      Facilitates visits by UK-based teachers and Trustees to Mombasa to train Unity School staff on educational tools, resources, teaching methods, and communication skills, enhancing local teaching capacity.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Supports participation in the Kenya National Music Festival
      Supported approximately 80 children and teachers from Unity School in Mombasa to participate in the Kenya National Music Festival finals in Meru, including raising £3,395 to fund the trip and guiding the primary choir to 12th place and the lower secondary choir to 7th place nationally.
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Unity School Partner — Partner school in Mombasa through which the organization supports children's participation in educational and cultural activities.
  • Unity School Partner — Partner school in Mombasa whose students are supported to participate in educational and cultural activities.
  • Unity School Partner — Supports children in Mombasa through the Unity School in Freretown.