Village Education Programme

Education is a basic right of every child. It is also an indispensable strategy for development since it makes self reliant and thereby the protagonists of their own development.Despite poor educational facilities, irregular teachers, distant schools and an urgent need to work, the children in our villages all have one thing in common – they want to study.To support children enrolled in government – run village primary schools, and to provide basic education to those who have dropped our of school, KES runs study classes in 33 villages under its Village Education Programme.The children attend tuition classes for two hours daily, and also take part in art, elocution and sports competitions. Further, they also carry out community – centred activities in their villages.The teachers in these classes are local youth who are familiar with the language and background of the children. Every month, these teachers come together to discuss effective teaching methods, share ideas and define their lesson plans.By ensuring that these children are confident and motivated right from primary school, we aim to reduce the drop-out rate and help them improve their performance in secondary school.