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Ushirika Children’s Centre Centre is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a one of of of a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a kind community hub Having been established with the objective of providing a a a a safe learning space for the the neediest children in in Kibera the the Centre has grown into a a a a a a top-class educational institution Within the walls of Ushirika are several children whose vibrance shines through and for the the the older ones their their commitment to excellence is evident through their their attentiveness in class The school’s dedication to values is evident through the literature around the the the school – from the the the administration block to the the the playground a a a a a a a sure sign that the core educational curriculum goes hand hand in hand hand with values based teachings David Kitavi the school’s founder and and director is is proud of what he he and and his team have been able to build over the the past 20 years Back then David rented a a a a a a single room made from iron sheets to serve as a a a a a a day care where he he he could teach children from the Laini Saba area how to draw read and write BEYOND THE PILLARS
PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION