In 2010, the local Kenyan ministry, Camp Brethren Ministries (CBM), saw their vision for delivering quality education in the name of Christ to the children of Eburru realized when they opened their first schoolhouse. Previously, they had been teaching a select number of children in existing, makeshift buildings. In January 2010, the first official CBM schoolhouse was opened and education for kindergarteners and 1st graders commenced. During the 2010 school year, the need for a preschool class and 4th grade class were recognized. Both classes were added and are temporarily housed in existing structures. By December 2010, the total number of students enrolled in the 4 grades at CBM school had reached 126. Supported by 4 full-time Kenyan teachers and a cook for lunch, the CBM campus has become a bustling area of activity between 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.

2010 brought a lot of ongoing construction to the CBM school campus. As the new school year begins in January 2011, returning students will experience many new changes to their education environment. One of the changes will be an increase in overall students at CBM as two new classrooms will be opened and 2nd grade and either 4th or 5th grade will be conducted in those new classrooms.

2010 Timeline (view larger)

2011 Goal

Some Education Services projects DHI is raising funds for in 2011 include:

• Build a playground similar to a western playground with a playhouse, slide, swings, etc…
• Additional classrooms to support 3rd grade in 2012
• Additional boy’s and girl’s restroom
• Opening the Boys and Girls Orphanage (on the CBM school campus)
• Furnishing of the Boy’s and Girl’s dorms with bunk beds, lockers, mattresses, and more
• Furnishing new classrooms with desks, chairs, etc…
• Hiring of an additional full-time cook
• New uniforms for students