Hope Streams Academy

In early 2004, ten community members saw a pressing need for educational opportunities for the local children of the Ngando slum in Nairobi, Kenya.

In March 2005, Hope Streams Academy opened its doors for 11 students, providing one teacher in two rented classrooms. The entire operation was run through community donations and support. Since then, the school has grown to serve 222 students in 8 classrooms, providing teachers, supplies and meals to needy children.

After five years of consistent growth, Hope Streams Academy has reached a point where future growth will require some changes to be made and some new strategies implemented to ensure the continuity of the school.

Thus, a strategic plan was developed to support Hope Streams in achieving this further growth and development. It is evident from our strategic planning that Hope Streams is weakest in the areas of:

~ Financial sustainability,
~ Providing adequate facilities
~ Nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit amongst its students

School Objectives:

To provide quality primary education for poor local children

  • Offer classes from Standards One to Eight as well as Pre-, Nursery and Baby classes
  • Supply adequate text books and supplies for the classrooms
  • Provide talented and qualified teachers and support staff
  • Allow students to learn important life skills to carry forward
  • To enable students to have a seamless transition into continued education

To provide nourishment for hungry children

  • Employ a cook and have the necessary facilities to prepare meals
  • Offer adequate nutritious food to support their growth and development

To provide a “Home” and community for children who need support and encouragement

  • Create a positive learning environment for students
  • Build motivation and confidence in the children
  • Develop friendships and provide mentors
  • Promote opportunities to participate in other local initiatives (e.g. self-reliance, AIDS awareness, poverty reduction and environmental stewardship) through a network of organizations
  • Provide recreation options for students and community members

To provide employment for local Ngando residents

  • Employ teachers, cooks, administrators and security guards at the school
  • Help to establish co-operations among parents to take advantage of microfinance opportunities for self and community advancement

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