On Wednesday 5th March the Aga Khan schools in Kenya collectively presented a cheque of Ksh 1.2 million to the Kenya Red Cross and UNICEF to support internally displaced persons (IDPs). Numerous food and clothing items were also donated. The presentation ceremony took place at the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi. Students from the Aga Khan Schools performed songs, poems and peace messages for the Guests of Honour and the parents and students in the audience.

Kenya Red Cross representatives Dr Simuyu Tabu, Head of Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Mrs. Dolat Premji, Chairperson of the Parklands Branch, as well as UNICEF Communications Specialist Pamela Sittoni, attended the event and received the cheque. The ceremonial presentation of the cheque was done by the students who raised the highest amount from the Aga Khan Junior and Aga Khan Senior Academies.

Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya teachers were also recognized for the service provided to IDPs at various camps in Limuru and Nairobi in January and February. The teachers provided recreational and educational activities for children in the camps. Over one person-month of hours were donated by AKES, K teachers in this effort.

Students and teachers from the Aga Khan Nursery School, Makerere spent a week at the Kabanyoro farm. The three year olds were thrilled to see farm animals and nature up close. For some, it was clearly the first time they had seem farm animals as they recognised sheep as big cats. The trip made a positive impact on the little minds and will be remembered.