Rift Valley Regional Center – The Ewaso Ngiro Library

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The Ewaso Ngiro Library was started by John and Peris Keshe in 2006. They wanted to provide a place where students could study together, learn from each other and have access to books.


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The space in 2006, with the first books.




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Students studying in the library.




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Motivational poster and study schedule made by one of the students.




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EFF students and their parents meet with EFF directors at the library during school holidays.




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John Keshe, Elizabeth Mootian and Margaret, directors of the Maasai Community Education Support Program (MCESP) run the library and provide support and counsel to children who want to continue their education.



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Peris Keshe and Elizabeth Mootian



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Community members who work to insure girls have the right to continue their education.




Community Events


John and MCESP host workshops at the Library and a local church where presenters speak on topics such as education, women’s rights, and health issues.


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EFF students at a workshop.



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Students performing a skit about education during a workshop.


 

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