Attendees
219 learners of Noretet Primary
63 Learners from OLE Kamati Primary
Parents’ representatives
Maasai elders and community trustees
Teams from VONEK, CSRT, and My Little Thing
Teachers and school staff
Representatives from a neighbouring school
Additional invited partners and well-wishers
Purpose of the Activity
The event was organized to commemorate the Day of the African Child, while deepening community awareness around child rights and the importance of holistic education. It also provided an opportunity to advance the goals of the ongoing “Moving Noretet from Survival to a Model School” initiative.
Community Sensitization & Dialogue
The teams from VONEK, CSRT, and My Little Thing engaged parents, learners, and community elders in an interactive educational session. The dialogue addressed:
The meaning and significance of the Day of the African Child in today’s context.
The right of every child—especially girls—to quality, safe, and dignified education.
The collective role of families, elders, and school communities in supporting
learning outcomes and child protection.
Elders reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding children and promoting education, especially for girls in a traditionally pastoralist community.
Donations & Presentations
The following donations were made during the event:
25 desks: Handed over officially to the school in the presence of the full school community.
200 Kgs of porridge flour and 40 Kgs of sugar: To support the school feeding program. The remaining 300 Kgs of porridge flour and 60 Kgs of sugar will be delivered in two weeks once the current supply is exhausted.
1000 sanitary towels:
Shared with girls during mentorship sessions.
Remainder kept by teachers for future monthly distribution.
A neighboring school also benefited from this donation.
Underwear (Panties and Boxers):
Girls received panties, while boys received boxers.
Younger learners in preschool and grades 1–3 received their packs after enjoying guided play activities.
Stationery Packs: Donated by other partners to support classroom learning for all pupils.
Food and Refreshments: Provided for all attendees—learners, teachers, parents, elders, and guests.
Mentorship Breakout Sessions
Learners were separated into age-appropriate and gender-specific breakout groups:
Teenagers & Pre-teens: Held candid discussions on adolescence, identity, hygiene, and values.
Girls’ Forums: Covered menstrual health, confidence building, and personal safety. They received their sanitary towels and panties during the session.
Boys’ Forums: Focused on responsibility, hygiene, and respectful behavior. They received their boxers during this session.
Early Learners: Engaged in structured play and later received appropriate support items (panties and boxers).
Words of Appreciation from the Community
During the event, one of the Maasai elders and school trustees delivered a heartfelt statement on behalf of the community:
“We, the elders and trustees of Noretet, extend our deepest appreciation to the team from VONEK, CSRT, My Little Thing, and all your partners. You have brought dignity,
confidence, and joy to our children. Today, we feel seen. Special thanks go to the Jeevanjee family for their incredible generosity to our school. One day soon, we hope to welcome and meet them in person, to thank them face to face.”
Representative of the school Board said:
“Since the day these partners started working with our school, we have witnessed
real change—not only in infrastructure and supplies, but in the performance of our
learners, both in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities. There is new life in
Noretet. God bless you for walking with us.”
Key Outcomes
Strengthened community-school partnerships
Enhanced visibility of child rights through the Day of the African Child celebration
Critical learner supplies (desks, stationery, sanitary towels, food) addressed immediate gaps
Empowered learners with age-appropriate mentorship and health education
Community appreciation and ownership visibly growing.
Next Steps
Deliver second consignment of porridge flour and sugar within two weeks
Sustain mentorship and sanitary towel distribution through teacher support
Begin regular monitoring of academic and co-curricular performance indicators
Continue engaging the neighboring school as part of peer learning and joint community education.
Prepare a community follow-up forum to reinforce gains and plan future engagements.