PACE (Promoting Access to Community Education), Kenya

PACE (Promoting Access to Community Education), Kenya PACE creates equitable learning opportunities for students from rural and slum areas in Africa. http://www.pacemakerinternational.org/

We believe in a Kenya where all children access quality education. However, today, this is not the case. Kenya requires 70,000 more teachers to fully meet the educational needs of its 10 million enrolled students. According to research published by Uwezo Kenya in 2011, each primary school has an average shortage of 4 teachers. The national average student: teacher ratio is 52:1. Schools in rural and slum areas are disproportionately affected by this shortage. Each year, 400,000 bright, young Kenyans graduate from high school. The majority go on a 9 month gap year before joining public university. PACE unlocks their potential. By effectively engaging these young people, we will unleash 216 million hours of learning support for students in under-resourced schools. Our mission is to create equitable learning opportunities for students in rural and slum areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4gjzyKYgY

Join the PACEMaker International Fellowship 2027 and be part of a movement empowering learners and communities through e...
10/09/2026

Join the PACEMaker International Fellowship 2027 and be part of a movement empowering learners and communities through education.
Applications are now open!
Apply through the link in our bio or by visiting our website.

Do we all agree that literacy is more than reading and writing?We live in a world built on written language, making lite...
08/09/2026

Do we all agree that literacy is more than reading and writing?

We live in a world built on written language, making literacy an essential skill for every day life. Literacy can open doors to opportunity, confidence, and participation.

As we mark under the theme "Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity," we are reminded of the important role literacy plays in strengthening individuals, communities, and societies.

For over 13years, PACEmaker International, has worked alongside schools and communities in Kenya to strengthen literacy through Community-Based Teaching Assistants (CBTAs) who facilitate TARL sessions and reading clubs in schools.
We believe that when children have opportunities to develop strong literacy skills, they are better equipped to participate, learn, make informed choices, and contribute to their communities.

Are you passionate about education and interested in contributing to literacy development in Kenya?
Applications for our 2027 CBTA Fellowship are now open!
Visit the link in our bio to apply.

For partnership opportunities, contact us at : [email protected]

Join us in ensuring literacy becomes a reality for every Kenyan child.

Pacemaker International is more than an education initiative; it is a space to discover opportunities,build purpose ,and...
02/09/2026

Pacemaker International is more than an education initiative; it is a space to discover opportunities,build purpose ,and turn ideas into action.

Sarabel's journey is one example of what can happen when young people have access to opportunities that support their goals.

Make that decision today like Sarabel.
Apply for the 2027 CBTAF Fellowship via the link in our bio.

Fellow Project: Stationery BankWhen Isabella Kimani saw an opportunity to make learning resources more accessible to stu...
28/08/2026

Fellow Project: Stationery Bank

When Isabella Kimani saw an opportunity to make learning resources more accessible to students at ACK Karura School, she came up with a simple idea, a Stationery Bank.

The fellow-led project provides geometrical sets to 60 students in the candidate class. Rather than being given away, the sets are borrowed and returned after use so that other students can access them too.

The model is simple, but it creates an opportunity for students to have access to an important learning resource while encouraging them to share responsibility for caring for and returning the materials.

For Isabella, the project is an example of how a practical idea can respond to a specific need within a school community.

We are inviting partners and supporters who would like to contribute to fellow-led projects like Isabella's to reach out us at [email protected]

Pacemaker International recognizes that fellows are uniquely positioned to identify challenges and opportunities within ...
21/08/2026

Pacemaker International recognizes that fellows are uniquely positioned to identify challenges and opportunities within their schools.To promote innovation, leadership, and community-driven development, PACE launched the Fellows Community Impact Project Fund to provide seed funding for promising fellow-led initiatives.

Fellows were invited to submit project proposals, and seven projects were selected to advance to the pitching stage. The shortlisted fellows presented their ideas to a panel of PACEmaker team members, Board and alumni representative.

We are pleased to introduce the three finalist projects:
🥇Stationery Bank – ACK Karura
Comprehensive School
🥈Finding Their Voices – Basi Primary School
🥉Chairs – St. Williams APBET

Through this fund, we aim to equip fellows with opportunities to transform ideas into meaningful action.

Watch this space as we shine a spotlight on our finalists and their community impact projects.

 

We’re excited to share that our recent Alumni Webinar, “The AI Edge – Digital Skills for the Future Workplace,” was a re...
21/08/2026

We’re excited to share that our recent Alumni Webinar, “The AI Edge – Digital Skills for the Future Workplace,” was a resounding success!

Changemakers had the opportunity to learn from Moses Kemibaro, Founder of Dotsavvy, who led an engaging and informative session on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

The session explored how AI is reshaping careers by automating routine tasks, particularly in fields such as procurement, making continuous upskilling increasingly important for professionals to stay relevant. Participants also gained valuable insights into responsible AI use, including important data privacy safeguards such as never sharing personally identifiable information, financial details, or confidential business information with public AI platforms.

The key takeaway was clear: AI presents immense opportunities, but making the most of these opportunities requires continuous learning, strategic adaptation, and a strong commitment to responsible and secure use.
We’re also excited to announce that our Alumni Webinars will now take place monthly, creating a regular space for alumni to learn, share experiences, exchange ideas, and grow together as a community.

A huge thank you to our speaker, Moses Kemibaro, and to all our dedicated participants for their engagement, curiosity, and enthusiasm.

Stay tuned for more learning opportunities and updates!

Fellow Spotlight: Aisha AliWe are thrilled to celebrate our 2026 Fellow, Aisha Ali. Aisha recently participated in the P...
13/08/2026

Fellow Spotlight: Aisha Ali
We are thrilled to celebrate our 2026 Fellow, Aisha Ali. Aisha recently participated in the Pan-African Youth Parliament for Democracy in Accra, Ghana, and was subsequently selected to serve as the East African Representative to the Parliament.

We are proud to have such a dedicated changemaker in the Pacemaker International community.

Congratulations, Aisha!

Alumna Spotlight: Jada🥰🥰Jada Amani, an alumna of the CBTAF program from the batch of 2024,  has built a remarkable socia...
06/08/2026

Alumna Spotlight: Jada🥰🥰

Jada Amani, an alumna of the CBTAF program from the batch of 2024, has built a remarkable social media presence under the brand name jada.me.u. Through her platform, she aims to communicate that no experience in your early adulthood is too trivial to be voiced out.

Today, she continues to break new ground as both an international student at Bowdoin College and an online personality, proving that PACE fellowship truly prepares you for excellence anywhere in the world.

Reflecting on her fellowship experience, Jada Shared:
"The number one takeaway I got from my time at PACEMaker is that you can never be too scared when you are the vision bearer. You already have everything you need to be a changemaker, so do it."

Read through to learn more about her experience.

This past week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the Fellowship Class of 2026 in Uganda. Over the past six months...
04/08/2026

This past week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the Fellowship Class of 2026 in Uganda. Over the past six months, the 45 fellows who graduated from the program implemented 60 projects across 10 partner schools, transforming classrooms and communities through their exceptional commitment to education.

We are incredibly proud of every single one of them, and we wish them the very best in their next adventures.

A huge thank you to the School for Life Foundation, for the amazing collaboration and support that made this happen.

Congratulations Changemakers:tada:

While serving as a teaching assistant at Joel Omino Primary School, Olga noticed that many learners in the classroom she...
31/07/2026

While serving as a teaching assistant at Joel Omino Primary School, Olga noticed that many learners in the classroom she was supporting arrived in the morning with either damp or warn out uniforms. Upon inquiry, she discovered that most of these learners owned only one set of school clothes, which had to be washed each evening after school. If the uniforms didn't dry overnight, the children had no choice but to put them on still wet the next morning.

Determined to make a difference, Olga reached out to family and friends and successfully raised enough funds to purchase new uniforms for 17 girls and 5 boys.
The distribution event was filled with excitement. For the children, these clothes offer more than comfort. They also bring confidence and the reassuring feeling that someone cares.

We are deeply grateful to Olga for making this thoughtful contribution possible and for bringing so much colour, care and happiness to these learners.

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