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Education in Kenya

By CURE International

February 19^th, 2021

In Kenya, not everyone can afford a proper education for their children because of the high poverty rate - 52% of the total population lives in poverty and 67% of the disabled population lives in poverty. Because of this many children have not had the chance to go to school.

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A small elementary school in Kenya

Representatives from the CURE Children's Hospital of Kenya visited schools in the country to teach them about disabilities, dispel myths, and inform them about where they can get help.

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School children gathered together to listen to a talk about disabilities.

Jecinta came to CURE Kenya suffering from clubfoot. She received corrective surgery and is now able to attend school.

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(left) Jacinta before surgery, (center) Jacinta in class, (right) Jacinta walking outside the school building.

John suffered from burn contractures on his foot that hindered his ability to walk and play. He received corrective surgery at CURE Kenya and is now thriving at school!

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(left) John before surgery, (center) John's feet after surgery, (right) John with his friends at school

Children are the future! By teaching them the truth about disabilities and how they can get help, we are building a brighter future for everyone.

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(left) A drone shot of school children, (right) Students visiting CURE Kenya to learn more about disability, the stigma associated, and where they can find help and treatment.

If you would like to learn more about education and disability in Kenya, click here.

Interested in helping a child with a disability receive surgical treatment? Click here to learn more.

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