Invest in the next 25 years of education infrastructure.
A one-time gift of $2,500 modernizes one classroom and supports 750 learners per classroom for the next 25 years, strengthening student readiness for Kenya’s new, hands-on education system.
Maisha Academy currently serves 200 abandoned, orphaned, and vulnerable children in Kisumu, Kenya. Students receive quality instruction, daily meals, and consistent support that strengthens attendance, retention, and learning outcomes. We need your support to modernize 14 classrooms so Maisha’s learning environment remains competitive for the next 25 years.
Would you like to dedicate this classroom?
If you would like a plaque posted on the outside of the classroom we are renovating click here, and our Maisha team will reach out to you.
For more information regarding dedication plaques, please see our FAQ section.
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Annual Retention Rate, Maisha Academy
From Strong Foundations to Future Ready Classrooms
Maisha Academy has demonstrated what is possible when children receive consistent support, nutritious food, effective teaching, and a safe place to learn. Alumni have progressed into secondary school, university, and careers in education, health, business, and more.
Did You Know? Each year we at Maisha Academy support more than 2,300 student access to safe drinking water and have provided more than 1,500 students with academic scholarships? To learn more about our impact visit our 2025 impact report.
Kenya’s Competency Based Curriculum and the shift of the decisive national examination to Grade 9 increase expectations for hands-on education, classroom design, and technology-enabled instruction. To keep Maisha students competitive nationally and globally, the learning environment now requires modernization for a 25-year horizon.
Classrooms That Work, Ready for an Upgrade
Maisha Academy’s classrooms are structurally sound and safe. Teachers deliver instruction daily, and students have dedicated desks. However, many rooms reflect 2012 era standards rather than 2026 expectations.
This campaign upgrades teaching spaces so classrooms align with the quality already established in other campus improvements, and so classrooms can fully leverage stable electricity as Maisha continues strengthening solar infrastructure.
Lower primary classroom design
This classrom has been co-designed with our pre-primary through grade 3 teachers to ensure flexible seating options.
Upper primary classroom design
This classrom has been co-designed with our grade 4-9 teachers with the goal of collaborative learning and has integrated technology.
What Your Classroom Adoption Funds
Each adopted classroom is designed for a 25 year life cycle and a consistent standard across grade levels.
Learning environment and instructional tools
- Seating for 30 students and 1 teacher
- Large front facing dry erase whiteboard
- Standard classroom design for lower and upper primary schools grades that can be re-oriented or re-colored for different ages and learning needs
Furniture upgrades and flexible seating
- Upgraded desks and chairs
- Select informal or alternative seating options that support small group learning, student engagement, and inclusive instruction
Repairs and readiness
- Repairs as needed, including ceiling, windows, plaster, and other essential improvements
- Replacement of damaged window panes to improve safety, natural light, and ventilation
- Built in shelving and storage tailored to grade level and subject needs
Power, connectivity, and classroom technology
- At least two outlets installed per classroom
- Internet connection routed to the classroom
- In classroom devices as required to support teaching, assessment, and digital learning
How You Can Participate
Adopt One Classroom: $2,500
A one time gift of $2,500 fully modernizes one classroom for 25 years. Dedications can also be made in honor individuals, families, churches, businesses, and foundations can adopt a classroom. Dedications may be made in honor or memory, including a customizable plaque installed outside each adopted classroom.
See FAQ for further details regarding naming and safeguarding guidelines.
Give to the Classroom Transformation Fund
Any level of support accelerates progress. Gifts to the fund are pooled for paint, windows, carpentry, shelving, lighting, flooring, outlets, connectivity, and permanent learning materials in classrooms not yet fully adopted. Shared investment ensures every student benefits from a consistent standard across campus.
See the Impact Firsthand: Join a Maisha Mission Trip
“We are proud to have hosted over 1,200 international visitors to our Kenyan-based academy. Maisha international volunteer mission trips provide an opportunity to visit Maisha Academy, meet our Kenyan educators and leaders, and observe how classroom investments translate into student engagement and outcomes. Participants also learn about our healthcare system, farm-to-table meals, and long term community partnerships.
FAQs
Why 2,500 dollars per classroom?
An investment of $2,500 is the estimated cost provided to us by our local building team to complete all needed repairs, and a complete package of modernization upgrades, enabling consistent quality across classrooms and a durable 25 year life cycle.
Can I dedicate a classroom?
Yes. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, foundations, and more can make a dedication to their adopted classroom. Classroom dedications are available in honor or memory, including a customizable plaque installed outside each adopted classroom. All dedications must be approved by Maisha leadership and align with the following Maisha safeguarding standards: dedications cannot identify or be directed to specific Maisha-supported or previously supported children. Visitors and donors do not receive special access to students. Any photography, storytelling, or on-campus engagement must follow Maisha's consent and child protection protocols. Maisha reserves final approval on all naming language and recognition placement to ensure safety, dignity, and long-term stewardship.
