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Restoring Dignity and Comfort: The Wildlife Foundation Partners with Sleeping Children Around the World and Nairobi Rotary Club to Support School Pupils
The Wildlife Foundation (TWF), in collaboration with Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) and the Rotary Club of Nairobi, has launched a transformative initiative aimed at supporting the basic needs of school-going children in the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem. Through this impactful partnership, school pupils received high-quality mattresses and personal hygiene kits designed to enhance their comfort, health, and dignity.
Many children living in communities bordering conservation areas face daily challenges that extend beyond the classroom. Lack of proper bedding and limited access to hygiene supplies can negatively affect their school performance, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Recognizing this, the three organizations united their efforts to bring practical solutions directly to the children who need them most.
“Conservation must include community care,” said Nkamunu Patita, a representative of The Wildlife Foundation. “These children are the future custodians of our environment. Supporting their health and education is an investment in both people and the planet.”
The distributed hygiene kits include essentials such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary products, and washcloths — empowering pupils to take care of their personal hygiene with pride. Meanwhile, the mattresses offer a much-needed upgrade to the sleeping conditions for many children, helping them rest better and attend school more alert and ready to learn.
Sleeping Children Around the World, a Canadian charity that has provided over 1.7 million bedkits globally since 1970, continues to demonstrate the power of compassion and international solidarity. With the Rotary Club of Nairobi providing logistical and on-the-ground support, and TWF offering vital local insight and coordination, the initiative has reached children who might otherwise be overlooked.
This effort exemplifies the power of partnerships that cross borders and sectors — combining conservation, education, and humanitarian support to build stronger, healthier communities.
Together, we are not just protecting wildlife; we are nurturing the dreams of a generation.