Huruma, Nairobi, Kenya – In the heart of Nairobi’s bustling urban landscape lies Huruma, a community where many families struggle to make ends meet. For children growing up in the sprawling Mathare slums, education is a lifeline—a chance to break free from poverty and build a brighter future. However, at Ananda Marga School Huruma, a critical challenge stands in the way of learning: broken, unsafe desks that hinder students’ education.

The school, established in 1996, serves 200 children from underprivileged backgrounds, offering them not just lessons but hope. Yet, the current desks are in pathetic condition—splintered wood, protruding nails, and constant repairs that drain resources. These desks are more than just an inconvenience; they tear uniforms, distract students, and create an uncomfortable learning environment.

The Solution: 30 New Desks for a Better Future

With your help, the school aims to:

• Replace 30 old, damaged desks with sturdy, new ones (each desk seats 3 children).
• Improve the learning environment so students can focus on their studies without discomfort.
• Reduce long-term maintenance costs, allowing funds to be used for books, teachers, and other educational needs.

Budget Breakdown

• 30 desks @ KSh 4,000 each = KSh 120,000 (~$960)
• Transportation costs = KSh 5,000 (~$40)
• Total Needed = $1,000

This small investment will directly benefit 90 children (30 desks × 3 students each), giving them a safe, clean space to learn and grow.

Why Your Support Matters

Many of these children come from families that cannot afford even the most basic school supplies. A proper desk may seem like a small thing, but for a child who has never had one, it means:
✔ Better concentration (no more worrying about nails tearing clothes).
✔ Improved posture and health (no more sitting on wobbly, broken benches).
✔ A sense of dignity (showing these children they deserve a good education).

How You Can Help

• Donate any amount—every dollar brings them closer to their goal.
• Share this cause with friends, family, or social networks.
• Sponsor a full desk ($32) and leave a lasting impact on three children’s lives.

Join Us in Building a Stronger Future

Education is the most powerful tool for change. By supporting Ananda Marga School, you’re not just buying desks—you’re giving children the stability, motivation, and opportunity they need to succeed.

Let’s come together to give these students the classroom they deserve.

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“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X