Patakitabu Foundation

PataKitabu foundation Implements projects in Rural Kenya with objective to positively change the mindset of a generation of young Kenyans so that high moral values are seen as a way to success in life
The project derives from the recognition that many children in the rural and urban areas have restricted access to books. Hardly does one find a child that has a book to call its own. Even among educ

ated Kenyans the habit of book reading barely exists so gaining knowledge after education ceases. Acquiring the reading habit will encourage these children to continue educating themselves after schooling. The organization provide books and training to deprived school children in rural Kenya and to use the book gift to promote social and ethical values in an environment where behavioral role models are lacking. These children live in communities where good role models are few or non-existent. Regrettably, greed, dishonesty and selfishness are more often perceived as means of achievement! The project works by:-
• Making books available to children in poor areas of the country, doing this through recognition, awards and prizes for specific behaviours
• Build the capacity of teachers in the targeted schools so that they are able to support young people with life skills that are necessary for their personal development.
• Training children on life skills to instil values important to their future as useful members of society. PataKitabu foundation is thus a multi-level project with multiple mutually beneficial outcomes. It is simple in concept and design and can piggy-back on existing youth programs with an existing infrastructure.