Literacy Support
When stories talk to us
Why We Do It

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The challenges are huge: lack of resources, large classes with often more than 100 pupils, inadequate teaching methods and having to learn in your second or third language. If Kesho can help develop strength and confidence in literacy, children will have a much better chance of thriving at school and we hope will carry their love of books into adulthood.
Kesho Kenya children are passionate about books. From learning pre-reading skills and listening to stories it doesn’t take long for Kesho children to discover the freedom and fun of becoming independent readers.
How we do it

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- A wide range of fun reading activities for primary students.
- Regular individual reading practice in our resource centre
- School Reading Clubs through the “Tusome” (Let Us Read) project
- Community reading sessions at the Kilifi national library service
- Literacy classes for parents
Our Impacts

The real impact of Kesho Kenya is immeasurable… it’s seen in the children’s faces as they listen to stories, read to each other, their parents and quietly to themselves.There have been marked improvements in children’s educational achievement, too. Since our Literacy Support Programme began in 2012 the reading ability of Kesho Kenya children has improved.
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Also their performance in their end of Primary KCPE National exam improved. Children with Kesho Kenya are reading up to 17 books a term not counting those they read at the resource centre during the holidays. The table below summarises our most notable achievements.
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What students and teachers write

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“I never saw parents in my school take so much keen interest in a project like in “Tusome” which was without monetary incentives. Children have been very patient and the joy in them when they interact with words and interesting story characters is immeasurable. The issue of leaving school without permission has been eradicated.”Mr. Mohammed, teacher, Mnarani primary.
The secret to education is reading while the secret to success is support. Thanks Kesho for your support”. Written on the back of one of Kesho Kenya’s books by Fadhili, Primary School Child supported by Kesho Kenya
When I told my little girl that I was going back to school she laughed so hard! Now I help her with her homework- something that I could not do before! Thanks for the adult literacy classes, Kesho”. Fatuma – Kesho Mum, participant in Kesho Kenya adult literacy class..
“I can read the bible now and analyze my children’s school report forms. My wish is to sit for the primary school national examinations. I’m working tooth and nail to make this dream come true.”Esther, participant in adult literacy class and awarded for being the best overall adult learner in Kilifi County.