Brick by Brick fundraiser Archives

Big Changes

Have you heard the news? Miruya Primary School (MPS) in Rongo, Kenya has seen some big changes – and there’s more to come!

Brick by Brick Fundraiser

Thanks to our incredible donors, EC completed our Brick by Brick fundraiser at the end of August, successfully raising the remaining $5,000 needed to build a new classroom at MPS. Building should start within the next few months and we can’t wait to update you about the progress!

Children sit on benches outside — Students in outdoor classroom at MPS in January 2023

Four Classrooms

So, what else has been happening at MPS? In partnership with the school’s Board of Management, local contractors, and local parents, four of the current classrooms at MPS were painted, tiled, and had glass panes put in the windows. This was truly a collaborative effort by all parties – the windows were even installed pro bono by the contractors who helped tile the classrooms because they believed in the mission of EC and wanted the students at MPS to have safe and dry classrooms. How incredible is that?

Empty classroom building with holes in floor and dirty walls — Photo of classroom taken by Tracy in January 2023, before renovations

Children sitting at tables in newly painted classroom — Photo of classroom taken after renovations in August 2023

The Importance of Partnership

One of EC’s main focuses is to work at the grassroots level in partnership with the local community. Without the knowledge and endorsement of local people, our projects would not exist. It is through constant collaboration and a shared caring for the welfare of the students that we get the job done.

EC logo highlights the importance of togetherness

Stay tuned for our upcoming projects and updates!

Thanks for reading,

Tracy