Ever heard about Trauma Informed Schools Kenya?
Well, we have been around, almost 3 years now and counting. How has the been the progress?
Almost 3 years ago I, the Founder/Director of Trauma Informed Schools Kenya featured on PACEs Champions Corner. Interviewed by Silvia Paul.
https://www.pacesconnection.co...med-schools-in-kenya
TISK is a non profit making , non governmental organization registered and situated in Nairobi -Kenya.
Since then TISK growth has been immense, not easy but worth it. We all aware about teething problems for start ups. The sacrifices, the patience, grit, name it. Today would be glad to say there has been a great progress, thanks to the team of teachers and psychologists who have volunteered to be on board.
TISK main goal is to help schools in Kenya achieve mental health, by introducing Trauma Informed Care Practices in Education. Whereby, teachers and psychologists working with learners in basic education sector are targeted. They will be equipped with knowledge that will help them support learners who come to school traumatized, under defined roles of each. Basic Education in Kenya begins from ECDE (Early Childhood Development Education) to High/secondary schools. Both private and public sectors will benefit.
After 5 months of virtual training by TISK, a team comprising of teachers and psychologists working with learners was selected, placed in a Google classroom where more training and resources were availed. After another 6 months, the team was able to develop a Curriculum for training schools which is under evaluation for approval by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development(KICD) here in Kenya. Once approved and TISK having been vetted by Ministry of Education, Principal Secretary office; Basic Education, will be able to access all schools and teachers in schools.
However, teachers in the team are employed by schools, both in private and public sector, while the psychologists works with learners in different schools. The Ministry of Education in Kenya has given a mandate that schools can/should employ a counselling psychologist privately.
As the year is almost coming to an end, part of the team members have reviewed their work so far - before and after being Trauma informed. Their experiences and comments are here in:
TISK goal is: One School, One Teacher, One classroom, One learner; being mental health wise supported daily.
Next year, being the 4th, we look forward to more growth, progress and great impact in our schools all over Kenya.
Since we a non profit, non governmental organization, we raise funds to create impact in public schools . In Kenya, public education sector is owned by the National Government. While the need for learners' mental health support is in dire need, the govt doesn't allow any levies. For TISK to reach those learners, there's need to raise funds for maximum impact.
If willing to financially support TISK work in schools in Kenya, kindly click on the donations link below:
https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/53715
For more about TISK work, reach us on
Email: traumasch@gmail.com
X account: traumasch_kenya
Thank You.
Becky Ndung'u -Founder/Director TISK.
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