Project Background
Build Africa’s work in Kwale, Kenya has been to improve the quality of primary education in 72 schools in Msambweni, Lunga and Kinango Sub Counties focusing on the educational needs of disadvantaged girls, ensuring good quality learning experiences and addressing barriers that stop girls attending, participating and attaining in primary school. The Kwale Girls’ Project (KGP) supported by Comic Relief and Big Lottery employs a holistic approach that engages girls, boys, teachers and parents in training and advocacy designed to increase confidence, build knowledge and motivate them to lead change. The total targeted beneficiaries across 72 schools and communities were as follows; 26,020 primary school aged girls, 724 teachers and school staff members and 37,481 parents, boys and community members all within 72 school communities.