I may have no money... but I have an education.

A better tomorrow, A better Kenya through Education

With the introduction of Free Primary Education, there has been a flux in the number of children enrolling in the public schools. This shows that people are eager and willing to take up education. The children have a hunger for knowledge and a thirst for learning. The increase in student intake in schools was however not coupled by an increase in teachers.

This has left the public school education sector in peril. The ratio of students to teachers in some public schools is outrageous and way above the normal or required standard rate for a teacher to handle. This means that children are going to school but not learning. They are thus being graduated from one class to the next without much benefit from the latter class. They are hence passengers on the education tour bus on a joy ride.

PACE is giving an opportunity to reach out to these young souls and help by increasing the manpower in public schools. This will enable students to get a good education and thus forge a future for them. As Kenya is still a developing country, there is much emphasis on education, rather than talent, being the key to a successful life.

I would like to join PACE because I know the importance of education to each and everyone’s life. I would thus like to take part in this beautiful initiative to help a young one realize their full potential and therein, their own dreams and ambitions.

In the Bible, we are told of an occurrence at the Temple’s Beautiful Gate where Peter and John came across a lame, crippled man. The man asked them for some silver and gold. They said they had none, but what they did have was God’s anointing through the Holy Spirit. This is what they gave to the man to enable him to walk. In my case, I may have no money, but what I do have is an education. I would like to give this out to young students with an appetite for education.

There is a never-ending question in many people’s minds as to how we can build Kenya. PACE is providing that platform to the youth. Through education, we can bring change to the country. An educated person will not be swayed by the meager thoughts of unqualified people. An educated person will know how to elect a just leader. An educated person will know how best to tackle the situations affecting the everyday-working mwananchi. An educated person will form an educated government that will know what is best for the country and understand the ripples caused by its decisions. How then can we have an educated people if the basic elementary education is not being passed on to the future generations at the right quality? How can we have an educated people if each student does not receive the opportunity and attention to meet their particular need?

I would like to volunteer with PACE to help our country achieve this dream, and make a better tomorrow and a better Kenya. 

This is your life... (Holstee Manifesto)

Life is what you make it...

“This is your life. Do what you want and do it often. 
If you don't like something, change it. 
If you don't like your job, quit.
If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV.
If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love.
Stop over-analysing, life is simple.
All emotions are beautiful.
When you eat, appreciate every last bite.
Life is simple.
Open your heart, mind and arms to new things and people, we are united in our differences.
Ask the next person you see what their passion is and share your inspiring dream with them.
Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself.
Some opportunities only come once, seize them.
Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating.
Life is short, live your dream and wear your passion.” 

Why did I volunteer with PACE? (Olivia's story)

My interest in volunteering with PACE is based on a real life experience. I once schooled in a public school in my area. We were so many students in a class(about sixty or so) and the teachers were not able to give us the attention we required. Some teachers would not attend school, probably because they felt overworked or they were not in school and so we would go a week without learning.
My parents managed to transfer me to a private school, but about the other fifty plus students...what happened to them? Everyday I ask myself what value I have added to society and if life is worth living without bringing joy to another soul. Today, education is very important: to live a good life, one has to be educated.
Every child in Kenya should acquire quality education. Sometimes, this does not happen. Some are more disadvantaged than others. I believe that by offering voluntary services, I will make a big difference in a child's life. This will give him/her the hope and courage to face whatever is ahead of him in life without feeling less of a person than someone else. This is why I'm interested in participating in the PACE Volunteer Program.- Olivia, Volunteer( Season 1)

Welcoming Sharon Kivuti to Team PACE

We're so thrilled to have Sharon Kivuti join our awesome team of changemakers. Here's more about her:

Sharon, a Program Officer at PACEMAKER INTERNATIONAL, holds a diploma in Business Information Technology. She is currently pursuing a degree on the same, at the Kenya Methodist University. She is pleasant, self-driven and zealous about working with the youth to maximize their potential. Previously, she worked with Students Campaign Against Drugs (SCAD), Youth Agenda (YA), Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) as a Program Assistant. While in France, she worked and lived with youth volunteers from different continents of the world in the Communaute de Taize Program. She loves to network, mobilize and coordinate youth activities. During her free time, Sharon enjoys reading the word of God, socializing, travelling, making new discoveries and shopping.