This week, Robin explains how students of the Pimbiniet Primary school’s Environmental Club ensure that their school remains a conducive learning environment, throughout the year.
Published on: 12 Jan 2012
Dec 2011
A Refreshing Break
This week, Robin shows us what our Free The Children team got up to during the August break at the Pimbiniet Primary school, which THE Onederworld is building in Kenya.
Published on: 03 Dec 2011
Nov 2011
Ring the Changes
This week, Robin demonstrates the resourcefulness of students at the Pimbiniet primary school, which THE Onederworld is building in Kenya.
Published on: 08 Nov 2011
Aug 2011
7 Habits of a Healthy Home
This week, Robin talks about the Seven Habits of a Healthy Home – part of the Healthcare programme THE Onederworld is funding in the Pimbiniet village – and we get our first look at the brand new hand-washing station on the school grounds.
Published on: 23 Aug 2011
Jul 2011
Our School, Our Pride!
This week Robin introduces us to the School Pride competition in which our very own Pimbiniet Primary School is in the running for the Best School Garden! Stay tuned for updates…
Published on: 12 Jul 2011
Jun 2011
Obama Mamas!
Mamas in Kenya proclaim their deep desire for change and empowerment in their community by reciting the final words of Barack Obama’s victory speech.
Published on: 26 Jun 2011
Baraka Health Centre Tour
This week we are treated to a tour of the new Baraka Health Centre, which serves tens of thousands of people from neighbouring villages, including Pimbiniet – the community supported by THE Onederworld.
Published on: 13 Jun 2011
May 2011
It is NOT Charity
This week we hear from children about why THE Onederworld’s help is so important to them.
Published on: 29 May 2011
Bright Futures for the Girls of Pimbiniet!
This week, Marc Kielburger shows us around the Kisaruni All Girls Secondary School. Thanks to the support of THE Onederworld, more girls in Pimbiniet are able to access free primary education, empowering them to dream big and plan to go on to secondary schools such as Kisaruni.
Published on: 17 May 2011
Two Years of Onederful News!
This week Marc Kielburger, co-founder of Free The Children – our Onederworld partners on the ground in Kenya – takes time out to say a big THANK YOU!
Published on: 03 May 2011
Apr 2011
Song and Dance!
This week, we are treated to a performance by the young choir members of the Pimbiniet School, which THE Onederworld is building in Kenya.
Published on: 10 Apr 2011
Mar 2011
Merry-Go-Rounds
This week we meet Christine, a mama proud to be a part of a women’s group whose training is generously supported by THE Onederworld.
Published on: 27 Mar 2011
Empowering Students To Reach New Heights
This week, Robin introduces us to Willita - an eager young student studying at the Pimbiniet Primary School, which THE Onederworld is helping to build.
Published on: 03 Mar 2011
Feb 2011
Swahili Lesson No. 3
Welcome back to Kenya where we continue our Swahili lessons with Robin.
Published on: 15 Feb 2011
Talking Trash
The grade 2 students of the new school THE Onederworld is building in the Pimbiniet community recite an anti-litter poem for us.
Published on: 02 Feb 2011
Jan 2011
Little Miracles
What better way to start the new year than with a chorus of little voices, eagerly showing off what they have learnt thanks to THE Onederworld?
Published on: 20 Jan 2011
Nov 2010
20 Years of Education
This week we meet Madam Alice, one of the most experienced teachers at the Pimbiniet community school THE Onederworld is building in Kenya.
Published on: 02 Nov 2010
Sep 2010
Building Healthy Communities
Meet Beatrice, one of the mamas in the Pimbiniet community, who is benefiting from THE Onederworld Healthcare programme.
Published on: 16 Sep 2010
Aug 2010
Touching Students' Lives
Jambo! Welcome back to the Pimbiniet community in Kenya. This week we meet Vivian, a shy young girl who wants to share a personal note of thanks with everyone.
Published on: 19 Aug 2010
All in a Day's Work
If you would like to help us support the Pimbiniet community in Kenya, visit the Get Involved section of our blog.
Published on: 05 Aug 2010
Jul 2010
Inside the Classroom
This week we meet two of the many students who are excited to be studying in their brand new classroom, thanks to THE Onederworld.
Published on: 12 Jul 2010
Signs of Appreciation
A Thank You from the students of four of the new classrooms, funded by THE Onederworld.
Published on: 01 Jul 2010
Jun 2010
Giving Children the Tools to Succeed!
With the right tools at their fingertips, children are better able to tap into their creativity and imagination while practicing their lessons.
Published on: 16 Jun 2010
May 2010
Nurturing Young Minds
This week we meet Mugo, one of our community mobilisers in Kenya. While he works with the school-based environmental club teaching 40 students about the environment and climate change, he also works on the Tree Nursery project.
Published on: 30 May 2010
A Special Thank You from Kenya
Our ‘Onederful’ Free The Children team on the ground in Pimbiniet filmed this heartwarming video to say Thank You for the difference we are making through THE Onederworld.
Published on: 20 May 2010
Apr 2010
Little Oneders
This week, we meet the youngest members of the Pimbiniet community: the eager little students attending the nursery school. Watch and enjoy!
Published on: 29 Apr 2010
The We Generation
This week, co-founder and Executive Director of Free The Children, Marc Kielburger, invites young people to make a difference, just like THE One is doing with our support of the Pimbiniet community through THE Onederworld.
Published on: 07 Apr 2010
Mar 2010
Supporting Healthy Minds
While education is the cornerstone of THE Onederworld project in Kenya, it is also important to ensure that children are healthy enough to benefit from the beautiful new classrooms in their community.
Published on: 23 Mar 2010
Celebrating Success!
This week we meet the Vice Principal and Deputy Head Teacher of the school THE Onederworld is building in the Pimbiniet community. He has wonderful news regarding the achievements of the grade 8 students in their recent high school entrance exams!
Published on: 14 Mar 2010
The Start of a Brand New Year!
Over 615 students and teachers from the Pimbiniet community gather to thank THE Onederworld and you, our supporters, for making their dream of quality free primary education come true!
Published on: 02 Mar 2010
Feb 2010
Laying the Foundation for Education
This week we invite you to take a closer look at the construction process that goes into the building of the new school in the Pimbiniet community in Kenya, supported by THE Onederworld.
Published on: 17 Feb 2010
Building Hopes and Dreams
Meet 3 students attending the new school THE Onederworld is building in the Pimbiniet community in Kenya.
Published on: 07 Feb 2010
Jan 2010
Fourth classroom under construction!
We have more Onederful news! The third classroom of a brand new school we are building in the Pimbiniet community has been completed while the fourth is already under construction!
Published on: 28 Jan 2010
Brush up on your Swahili
For any of you thinking of making a trip out to Kenya to get involved first-hand with our Onederworld programme, or for those who are simply interested in delving into Kenyan culture, check out this week’s blog for our second Swahili lesson.
Published on: 13 Jan 2010
Dec 2009
Save the world from Child Labour
The holistic community development work that THE Onederworld is doing in the Pimbiniet community with the help of our Free The Children partners on the ground, is not only helping to decrease the incidence of child labour, but also increasing the numbers of children attending school!
Published on: 10 Dec 2009
Healthcare on Wheels
As the Pimbiniet community, which THE Onederworld is supporting, has very limited access to distant healthcare facilities, the rural mobile healthcare clinic has become a welcome sight in the village…
Published on: 01 Dec 2009
Nov 2009
The Long Walk
Imagine, as a child, having to wake up at 5.30am every weekday in order to finish all your chores before setting off on a 10 kilometer walk over rough terrain simply to get to school on time!
Published on: 19 Nov 2009
Oct 2009
There will be Water, but only with your help!
A jubilant Craig Kielburger and his Free the Children team struck water in the South Mara region in Kenya. We need your help to change lives through THE Onederworld by providing water to the people of the Pimbiniet village in the Narok South District.
Published on: 25 Oct 2009
Hug a Tree
Mark Kielburger, Executive Director of Free the Children, shows us the trees planted by the Pimbiniet schoolchildren as part of THE Onederworld's environmental education programme.
Published on: 14 Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Another Classroom Built!
Thanks to the support of THE Onederworld and the hard work of the Free The Children team in Kenya, the second classroom of a brand new school we are building in the Pimbiniet community, is now complete and already in use!
Published on: 13 Sep 2009
Ready for an Adventure?
Why not become a Onederworld Volunteer and take the ultimate journey to Kenya? Travel into the heart of Africa, the Masai Mara, and work alongside our Free The Children team and Pimibiniet community members on building a school or digging a well, while learning more about the people and culture.
Published on: 02 Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Mobilising the Community
The success of our holistic community development programme depends largely on dedicated local staff like Longat to engage all the stakeholders in the community and lead project planning.
Published on: 19 Aug 2009
Welcome to the Playing Field!
Everyday life for girls in the Pimbiniet community is filled with chores. That's why it is so important that they get a chance to play during their school day!
Published on: 10 Aug 2009
Alternative Income and Women's Groups
For families in poor communities, access to alternative income is one of the key aspects of getting youth to attend school on a regular basis. Check out how we are helping to ensure that children are sent to school rather than to work!
Published on: 02 Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Behind the Scenes in a Boma
This week we are treating you to a sneak peek of what life is like in a typical household in the Pimbiniet community!
Published on: 23 Jul 2009
Jun 2009
Environmental Education
Mark Kielburger, Executive Director of Free the Children, talks about trees, rainwater harvesting and environmental clubs - all part of holistic education.
Published on: 26 Jun 2009
Jambo! Greetings from Kenya
In order to welcome you to THE Onederworld, we thought you would enjoy a quick lesson in KiSwahili - the traditional language of the people of Pimbiniet.
Published on: 18 Jun 2009
Building Schools, Changing Lives!
Onederful news! The first new classroom of a brand new school in the Pimibiniet community in Kenya is now complete and already in use!
Published on: 10 Jun 2009
May 2009
THE Onederworld in Kenya
As part of our Onederworld programme, Free The Children is currently building brand new classrooms for the children of the Pimbiniet Village in rural Kenya.
Published on: 27 May 2009
Welcome to THE Onederworld!
This blog is designed to keep you posted on the progress we are making with our first Onederworld project - the Pimbiniet community in Kenya.
