What We Do
WHAT WE DO
Building Futures Through Education and Opportunity
Imagine walking into a school where every child has the tools they need to succeed – desks to write on, textbooks to learn from, and a safe space to grow. At Village Impact, we’re not just building schools; we’re building hope. Through innovative programs that combine education, counselling, and entrepreneurship, we equip children and communities with the tools they need to create a brighter future.
Together with changemakers like you, we help make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children in Kenya.
But nothing happens without you.
Our work includes:
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Building and Resourcing Schools
Village Impact creates opportunities through education in underserved communities. By partnering with local leaders, we build schools, equip classrooms, and ensure children have safe spaces to grow. Our programs address barriers to learning, support well-being, and foster resilience, providing the tools for lasting change—even during crises. Together, we create a future full of possibilities..
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Building and Resourcing Schools
Village Impact creates opportunities through education in underserved communities. By partnering with local leaders, we build schools, equip classrooms, and provide safe spaces where children can learn and grow. Our programs address barriers to learning, support well-being, and foster resilience, offering tools for lasting change—even during crises. Together, we create a future full of possibilities.
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Supporting Hearts and Minds
Counselling is vital to nurturing the whole child. At Village Impact schools, trained counselors provide one-on-one and group support, helping students navigate trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. By fostering emotional resilience and promoting conflict resolution, we create supportive environments where every child feels valued and equipped to thrive—both in the classroom and beyond.
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Supporting Hearts and Minds
At Village Impact schools, trained counselors provide one-on-one and group support, helping students navigate trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. Counseling is vital to nurturing the whole child, fostering emotional resilience and promoting conflict resolution. These efforts create environments where every child feels valued and equipped to thrive—both in the classroom and beyond.
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Empowering Educators, Inspiring Excellence
Great teachers and administrators shape great futures. That’s why Village Impact invests in an annual professional development conference, empowering educators with the skills and confidence to succeed. Through workshops and leadership training, we equip teachers and principals to create inclusive, dynamic schools. By tailoring programs to their needs, we ensure students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
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Empowering Educators, Inspiring Excellence
Great educators shape great futures. That’s why Village Impact invests in an annual professional development conference to equip teachers and administrators with skills, confidence, and tailored resources to succeed. Through workshops and leadership training, we empower educators to create inclusive, dynamic schools where students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
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Inspiring Youth Through Experience and Opportunity
Education opens doors, and entrepreneurship unlocks opportunities. Village Impact equips students with entrepreneurial thinking and real-world skills through field trips, leadership camps, and hands-on business training. From financial literacy to innovation, our programs inspire youth to create and sustain businesses, lifting themselves and their families out of poverty while shaping brighter futures.
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Inspiring Youth Through Experience and Opportunity
Education opens doors. Entrepreneurship unlocks opportunities. Village Impact equips students with real-world skills and entrepreneurial thinking through field trips, leadership camps, and hands-on business training. From financial literacy to innovation, these programs inspire youth to build businesses, lift their families out of poverty, and shape brighter futures for their communities.
Working Together
Impact happens when we unite. Collaboration is the foundation of Village Impact’s success. We partner with local communities, governments, and impact-driven organizations to create sustainable, lasting change in education. Together, we’re not just building schools—we’re building futures.
Community Engagement
At Village Impact, communities don’t just witness change—they help drive it. Whether it’s providing public land for school construction, volunteering during a build, or contributing essential resources, we work hand-in-hand to make every project a reality.
But the partnership doesn’t stop there. Communities also form volunteer Boards of Management to oversee the day-to-day running of schools. With Village Impact’s ongoing support, this collective ownership ensures schools thrive long after construction is complete.
Government Collaboration
We work hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Education and local governments in Kenya to ensure our programs deliver the greatest impact. By integrating our efforts into local infrastructure, we make our work sustainable.
The government contributes by covering operating expenses for public schools, including the curriculum, teacher, and admin staff. Together, we strengthen and expand access to education, creating lasting change.
Partnering with Changemakers
Big change requires bold collaboration. That’s why we partner with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and other global changemakers who fund and fuel our projects. These partnerships enable us to reach more communities, provide better resources, and build sustainable, life-changing initiatives in Kenya.
Your support sparks a movement of change that transforms lives and leaves an impact felt around the world.
Building Bright Futures
Village Impact schools are more than just buildings. They are hubs of opportunity, growth, and transformation. Designed in partnership with communities, these schools provide safe, well-equipped spaces where children access quality education and dream beyond their circumstances.
Each school includes resources like psychosocial counseling, teacher training, and entrepreneurial programs for youth, helping children, families, and communities break the cycle of poverty and create lasting change.