KTDP - Kibera Transformation and Development Program

Francis in Strathmore

2013-04-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

   When francis came to KTDP in 2011 just after completing his form four exams, he did not think that the relationship between him and ktdp would grow for all this years. He had just graduated from high school and wanted an affordable college in kibera slums for him to acquire basic college training. He got much more. Not only did he attain his computer skills, KTDP offered him an opportunity to worked as a volunteer in KTDP for three months and later to work as a computer tutor assistant for one year.

   In order to help him realize his dream of becoming a Certified Public Accountant KTDP offered to pay his tuition at Strathmore University in Nairobi.. Francis Mang'ee is now preparing for the KASNEB(Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National Examination Board ) CPA exams to be done in May. He is presently at Section two.

Francis has been in school since July 2012, and KTDP will continue to support him for as long as we can.

We take this opportunity to thank all our donors for helping Francis realize his dream.

Francis takes a rest during breaktime

Isaac in high school

2013-04-04T06:32:00.002-07:00


Isaac pose for photo at the gate of his new school

Isaac is another of our sponsored students who sat for his KCPE in primary level. He performed well and was admitted in Kathonzweni boys’ high school. Beginning this year the time he has joined high school, he has opened another chapter of his life towards fulfilling his dreams. We hope to stand with these young people to help their future get brighter.

Vacational in session

2013-04-02T05:41:00.002-07:00

tailoring class

Salon class

Vocational classes also didn’t start with good number of students because many students remained upcountry after Christmas holiday to wait the election to take place first. Many parents feared there may be violence like last time, but it went well and now they have started settling back and so the vocation has started picking up.

Academy on session

2013-04-02T05:36:00.001-07:00

class one

baby class taking afternoon nap

Academy picked on well though not fully, this being the period of election that made many parents take their children upcountry to wait the final outcome of the election. Kibera was one of the most hit by the 2007/2008 post-election violence, so many parents did not want to take any chance, But this time kibera remained calm throughout the election period. Now many people are settling back and the children are settling back to school

Academy new class

2013-04-02T05:28:00.001-07:00

class two and teacher Odem pose for a photo

This year academy added another class, which is class two. Though the class has not received good number of the students, they are hoping it will do well next term.

Joshua joins high school

2013-03-15T03:33:00.001-07:00

Joshua has just been admitted and given new uniforms

Father to Joshua pose for a photo with his son

Joshua Mua one of the sponsored students who sat for their KCPE exams has joined secondary school in form one.

He has been admitted in Tala Boys High school. Joshua worked hard in Primary and we believe he will do better in secondary. KTDP is determined to stand in the place of these students’ parents and guardians and do what they could not have done by helping them go through their education and come to fulfill their dream in life.

We wish Joshua and all the others joining form one all the best as they start a new chapter /level of their lives.

Students perform well in KCPE

2013-03-12T04:42:00.000-07:00

The year 2013 started well for us. The country bracing itself for an election and hoping that all would turn out well. We are grateful that in spite of negativity, Kibera has remained peaceful during and after the March 4th Elections. This is important for us because our staffs and clients are residents of kibera and KTDP is commited to continue with the work that was started close to ten years by COA.

The year also started with anticipation for the students KTDP had sponsored the previous year.Although the results for KCPE were delayed, both Joshua Mua and Isaac Tello performed well in the sitting. Joshua Mua scored 292 marks and Isaac Tello scored 310 marks out of 500 marks.

KTDP has committed itself to help them in the in their secondary education.

Year ends well for KTDP

2012-12-21T04:56:00.004-08:00

It has been a great and challenging year for us at KTDP. We held our end year seminar where we discussed the progress of the projects. It was also a time for us to share our experiences and close the year with a positive mindset.Later on we held our end year party at City Cabanas in Nairobi.

staffs at the seminar in kibera

Welfare officials pose for photo with Christmas gifts for KTDP staffs

staffs enjoy themselves during the end year party.

The Director visits KTDP

2012-12-05T02:09:00.002-08:00

Last week we were privileged to receive a visit from the director. He was accompanied by Helge. The director met KTDP staffs and also attended the graduation party where he had an opportunity to talk to the parents. He encouraged them to keep bringing their children to school because education is the key to a brighter future.

Helge did some work in the Western premise which involved painting the premise, and repair of the iron sheets.

Helge poses for a photo

Helge painting nursery classroom walls

Academy graduation

2012-12-05T01:56:00.002-08:00

Teacher Nancy prepares the pupils for their great day

Pupils receive presents from parents

The last week has been a busy one for all of us at KTDP. The Academy held their graduation ceremony on Wednesday. Forty Pre-Unit pupils graduated and will be joining the Primary school system next year. Pupils in class one, Baby, and nursery classes joined in the celebrations. Those who performed well were given gifts.

jubilant pupils dance


2012 Pre-Unit class

graduates with teachers

New accountant

2012-11-29T04:29:00.001-08:00

Preparing for 2013 KTDP and Springs of Love have commited themselfs to develope Prisca as the New accountant for the academy and the rest of our programs in Kibera.

Sponsorship beneficiary graduates

2012-11-20T05:21:00.000-08:00

Vivian Kagoni graduated this Saturday. she has been in the sponsorship program for the last seven years.
She now holds a diploma in hotel and catering management from Nairobi Aviation College.
She was elated during the graduation and thanks KTDP for giving her the opportunity to fulfill her dream of studying catering.

Vivian with her mum teacher Odem

VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRADUATION

2012-11-20T04:39:00.001-08:00

One of our favorite time here at KTDP is the graduation of Vocational Training Students. This year thirty five students graduated and received their certificates. We wish them the best as they go out in the job market with their newly gained skills.

Carol Waswa poses with some of the graduates

The catwalk

Teacher Terry with graduates

teacher Linet receives an appreciation from KTDP

An alumni talks to the graduates

Teacher Judy(left) And Priscilla with Tailoring graduates

more photos

2012-11-08T05:46:00.003-08:00

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR AT KTDP THIS MONTH

Graduation ceremony
1. Graduation ceremonies for academy pre unit class 2012 where 50 pupils will be graduating to join their primary level next year
2.Tailoring 2012 class will be out on market soon to offer their tailoring skills
3.Hairdressing and beauty therapy class of 2012 will soon be out too to offer their services

You are all invited to be part of this great event,plans in progress.

2012-10-25T05:58:00.002-07:00

PLAYING TIME FOR ACADEMY PUPILS

Its playing time!!
Academy pupils out playing and having fun during their 10 oclock break. Playing as part of their daily program pupils find time to refresh and relax their mind for the next part of the day .Our pupils love to play and have fun since their neighborhoods cannot allow them to do so due to limited space with high population in Kibera,thanks to KTDP

2012-10-23T04:50:00.001-07:00

KTDP ACADEMY END YEAR MEETINGS

Meeting was well attended and parents were positive about the expected changes for academy from 2013

2012-09-18T05:44:00.000-07:00

TODAY @KTDP,New students

Today was a wonderful day at ktdp learning went on as usual in preparation of next year we did admit new students 2 in Academy baby class,1 hairdressing class and 1 computer class.
Most of the students on sponsorship in private schools ,colleges and universities reported back to class this week except those in public schools due to the ongoing national wide teachers strike

2012-09-17T06:52:00.001-07:00

End of course exam in progress for hairdressing class 2012

K.T.D.P students report for third term.

2012-09-05T04:43:00.002-07:00

The August holidays are finally over and KTDP students have come back. The opening of schools in Kenya has been marred by anxiety because of the nationwide teachers strike that started on Monday. KTDP Academy however opened on Monday with all the staffs coming in on Monday and 90 pupils reporting for classes the following day.

The Academy Headteacher having a talk with the pupils

Forty vocational training which includes Hairdressing and beauty, Computer, and Tailoring projects reported on Monday. More are expected to report during the week.

Some of the hairdressing students started their exams today after the end of the six months training period.Tailoring students will be working hard for their government grade test exams to be held early December.

After a time of resting, We are looking forward for a successful third term.

VOCATIONAL PROJECT OUTING

2012-08-30T04:08:00.003-07:00

Vocational Training students went for an outing at Arboretum grounds in Nairobi where they had a great time playing games and interacting with other projects. The Vocational Training projects will be taking a one week break and return on 3rd September for the third term.


Teacher Margaret joins the fun

Hairdressing pose for a photo

snack break

Tailoring and computer students

Success Story:Carol and Leah

2012-07-25T01:51:00.004-07:00

Last week we were exited to visit two of our students who have set up a business after completing their studies. Carol and Leah who have been students at KTDP Hairdressing school successfully completed their course on March 2012.

Carol had done the 6 months Hairdressing and 3 months beauty course, and her partner Leah had completed the 6 months hairdressing course. After the completion of their studies, they partnered together to start a Salon in the stalls at Kenyatta Market.

Kenyatta market is located near Kibera slums. The market is famous for its Nyama Choma(grilled meat), hair salons and market stalls. It was a joy to see the lives of these young ladies transformed from being unskilled timid girls to self reliant people. While the Beauty industry in Kenya still does well and qualified people can find jobs, we believe that setting up their own businesses gives better returns to these youth from Kibera and gives them the ability to become agents of the Transformation they encounter in KTDP by creating jobs for other youths from the slums.

We wish them the best and also take this opportunity to thank you for your support as you have contributed to the betterment of their lives.

Success Story: Vivian Kagoni completes her college.

2012-07-12T04:48:00.001-07:00

Vivian Kagoni smiles. It is a dream come true for the 21 year old.When she finished her secondary education she did not know how she could continue in her studies as her parents have two other siblings they are educating. KTDP came to her rescue and under the sponsorship program paid her college fees.

KTDP came to her rescue and sponsored her for college. She says" i had lost hope in pursuing higher education until the time you came in and gave me a smile by funding my studies, you gave me the chance to pursue the career that im so passionate about. Its hard to verbally express what im feeling, but i know that it was through your assistance i saw the light at the end of the tunnel"

To KTDP she has this to say' " It has been a pleasure to meet you. You own a large part of my heart. You have given me care, love and shown deep concern for me as an individual and also as a student. I feel your investment in me was worthwhile as i am now in a position to assist my family and also fulfill my development goals."

Vivian graduated with a diploma in hotel and catering management from Nairobi Aviation College. She hopes to join the hotel industry and live out her dream.

Vocational Training

2012-06-26T01:35:00.000-07:00

We have been holding open forums for our Vocational Training students for the past week. On Friday our students were treated with a video show on the effects of Aids and other STD'S.

Later on the students held a discussion with the facilitators and responded to the film. The video shows are an effective way to communicate with the students as the graphical images are more likely to stick with them as opposed to oral presentations. We liaise with other organizations to equip the students with life skills and knowledge.

Our vision as an organization is 'transformation through you'. One of the ways we have been doing his is by providing training to young people. We hope that these trainings shall have a positive impact on lives of these young people, and that they too shall impact the society because of the change within them.

Vocational meeting parents meeting.

2012-06-14T05:45:00.003-07:00

We held a meeting for the Vocational Training parents. We discussed many issues affecting our students and ways to improve our performance in the remaining part of the year. The parents were positive on the progress we have achieved so far and offered us suggestions that we will be working on in the course of the year.

The forum also helped us to know each other better. We hope to come up with committee that will
help us work together with the community at large.

Academy Project holds a parents meeting

2012-05-30T06:22:00.000-07:00

Today, Academy project held a parents meeting. The teachers discussed the progress of the school so far, the challenges faced during the first half of this term, and laid out the activities for the remaining part of the term.

The parents raised concerns on the recent changes introduced by the ministry and discussed the way forward for the school.
The parents meetings are important forums for measuring the progress of the projects, and for us to receive feedback from the community. These views are taken into account in the medium and long term plans of KTDP. We are happy that the community has been actively been involved in giving their input to the program.