So many people has said, "you really need to blog." I agree, the problem, finding time. When you are a two person organization trying to take care of over 1,000 students you really do not have much time to do any creative writing. By creative writing I mean something you might find interesting or even better useful! Enough complaining, ah maybe not complaining just trying to be realistic!
Today's bit of information....
Most of you know that we work in Kenya. For a number of years now, Kenya has been publicizing a policy of "free" education. When you and I think of free education we think of an education system similar to what we are blessed with here in the United States.
Let me breakdown what "free" primary education means in Kenya:
You buy your own textbooks.
Often you must supply your own desk and chair.
You buy your own uniform.
You pay to take exams.
You buy all your own school supplies.
You pay to ride the bus.
If you cannot pay for all these items then you do not attend school. For many families this is just not possible. What happens to these children...that is for tomorrow's blog!
Thank you for caring!
--Debra
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