Support Academic Readiness: The Student Stationery Pack
Support 1 student per term @ $12.00 (KES 1,500.00) for Stationery: Exercise books, Pencils, Pens, and erasers.
The Unseen Gap: Learning Without Tools
In low-income schools across Nairobi, Bungoma, and Kakamega, parents often manage to scrape together school fees but fail to afford the most basic tools of learning: stationery. Imagine a student eager to learn but unable to take notes, complete homework, or practice writing because they lack a pen, an exercise book, or a pencil. This deficit in basic supplies immediately puts them at a severe disadvantage, eroding their motivation and academic engagement.
For students living in poverty, having to beg for a sheet of paper or a borrowed pen every day is demoralizing and counter-productive. This constant material stress exacerbates the high levels of psychosocial distress already reported in our target areas. Without the means to record information, knowledge transfer is incomplete, and sustained academic performance becomes nearly impossible.
How the Stationery Pack Supports HBI’s Pillars:
Education Empowerment: This is a direct investment in the quality of learning. By equipping students with necessary supplies, we ensure they can actively participate, complete coursework, and transition effectively through grade levels. This directly supports the goal of boosting low secondary school enrollment rates, which are estimated to be 48% lower in informal settlements compared to the county average (Nairobi Education Report, 2024).
The HBI Solution: The Tools of Triumph
Your monthly contribution of $12 (KES 1,500) provides one student with a full term’s supply of essential stationery - pens, pencils, rubbers, and exercise books. This small, consistent injection of resources ensures the student is prepared for every lesson, allowing them to focus entirely on absorbing knowledge.
Economic Empowerment: The ability to read, write, and calculate proficiently is the foundation of economic mobility. By ensuring students have the tools to master these skills, we are building their human capital, making them competitive candidates for formal employment later in life. Furthermore, relieving parents of this consistent financial burden frees up scarce household income for other necessities.
Empower an Achiever
For just $12 a month, you are handing a student the instruments they need to turn potential into reality. You are erasing the embarrassment of lacking basic supplies and replacing it with the pride of preparedness. Make a fundamental investment in academic success today.