Montessori for Kenya

July 2025

In the arid plains of East Pokot, where opportunity is scarce and the future often feels uncertain, a single trained teacher can have a transformative impact. For decades, the Pokot people—facing isolation, insecurity, and some of the highest illiteracy rates in Kenya—have struggled to access even the most basic education. Children walk miles to reach under-resourced schools, only to find overcrowded classrooms and a shortage of teachers. Girls, in particular, face steep barriers, often pulled from school far too young.

Montessori for Kenya’s vision reaches into these forgotten corners, bringing hope through high-quality, authentic Montessori education. With the support of this grant, Lucy—a determined young woman from the Nasolot community—will receive intensive Montessori teacher training. 

Lucy already works with 80 children in her community, and her reach could grow to nearly 200 more. In a place where most teachers come from outside and leave when insecurity rises, Lucy’s roots are here. She will become a steady, trusted presence for children who have never known such consistency.

The ripple effect is immense. This grant does not just train one teacher—it plants the seeds of transformation in one of Kenya’s most marginalized regions, offering children in East Pokot something the tools to shape their own future.

MGGF is proud to support this initiative with grant funds for teacher training.