I am honored to be selected as a recipient of this year’s Phi Kappa Phi’s Literacy Grant. I am excited to have this chance to support the Grapesyard School in Kenya, which serves over 1000 students in the Korogocho slum. I had a chance to visit this school earlier this year, and I was both impressed and moved by the dedication of Director Edmond Opondo, who started this school from scratch in 1999 and has built it to the point that it can compete with government schools in terms of academic excellence, even though his students are clearly much more disadvantaged. The school was recently hit hard by flooding, and it is struggling to feed its students with the current recession and inflation. This grant certainly won’t solve all the problems, but I am very happy to be able to do something to help their effort.
Congratulations on receiving the Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grant! Your support for the Grapesyard School is both inspiring and impactful. Director Edmond Opondo’s dedication to providing quality education in such challenging circumstances is remarkable. While the grant won’t solve all the issues, it’s a significant step toward alleviating some of the school’s immediate struggles, especially given the recent flooding and economic difficulties. Your efforts are truly making a difference for the students and the community. Thank you for your commitment and for sharing this important work.