Educational Leadership
An immersive professional development program for educators. Experience Kenya's diverse ecosystems and learn how student-led projects create lasting impact.
Trip Overview
Our Educational Leadership program is an immersive professional development journey for teachers of environmental science, sustainability, geography, and related disciplines. Starting in Nairobi and traversing through Voi, Maungu, and Tsavo East, educators experience first-hand the impact of student-led projects in Kenyan communities.
Participants will engage with organisations tackling food and water insecurity, deforestation, and local community groups while experiencing the same transformative activities that students engage in through Kapes programs. From sustainable gardens and water harvesting systems to conservation initiatives and cultural exchanges, this program bridges classroom theory with authentic global experiences.
Trip Goals
- Experience student-initiated projects at a number of schools and learn more about food security's role in education
- Develop practical conservation skills through hands-on activities with permaculture and agroforestry team experts
- Engage with local women's groups and understand gender empowerment through cultural exchange
- Learn field-based teaching strategies for environmental education through guided hikes and wildlife observation
- Connect classroom curriculum to water access challenges through community experiences and water walks
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Trip Highlights
School & Community Visits
Visit partner schools to observe sustainable gardens and water harvesting systems implemented by student groups, and engage with community members to hear first-hand impact stories.
Conservation Projects
Work alongside Wildlife Works experts to learn about REDD+ programs, participate in hands-on agroforestry activities, and experience reforestation initiatives that Kapes student trips contribute to.
Cultural Immersion
Engage with the Neema Women's Group through traditional dancing, crafts workshops, and meaningful cultural exchange, gaining insights into authentic activities from Kapes student programs.
Outdoor Learning
Hike the Murungu Hills with conservation experts, experience a 'Water Walk' with local women, and develop field-based teaching strategies applicable to your classroom.
Tsavo East Safari
Experience Kenya's iconic wildlife on game drives and guided walks in Tsavo East National Park, developing an understanding of biodiversity conservation to enrich your environmental curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
Experiential Teaching Methods
Develop field-based teaching strategies that bring environmental concepts to life through hands-on learning, inspired by your experiences with conservation projects, sustainable agriculture, and community initiatives.
Global Context Integration
Learn to connect classroom curriculum to real-world sustainability challenges through authentic case studies from Kenya, helping students understand complex global issues through local examples.
Cultural Competence
Enhance your ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into your teaching through meaningful cultural exchange experiences with community groups, artisans, and conservation experts.
Sustainability Project Design
Gain practical knowledge of student-led sustainability projects like rainwater harvesting systems and school gardens, allowing you to develop similar initiatives at your school.
Environmental Leadership
Strengthen your capacity to inspire environmental stewardship in your students by experiencing first-hand how conservation and community empowerment intersect in addressing global challenges.
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Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi
- Transfer to accommodation and check-in
- Welcome dinner and program introduction
- Overview of the week ahead and how educators will experience elements of Kapes' transformative programs
Day 2: Seeds2Education & Kirigu Primary School
- Meet with Seeds2Education representatives to learn about combating food insecurity
- Visit Kirigu Primary School, where Kapes provides free uniforms to enhance education access
- Observe the sustainable garden established by Kapes student cohorts
- Participate in meal preparation and serving food to students
- Evening reflection session on food security's role in education
Day 3: Africa Collect Textiles & Overnight in Nairobi
- Visit Africa Collect Textiles to learn about sustainable textile recycling
- Participate in a weaving workshop with local artisans using old school uniforms
- Afternoon with SCOPE Kenya, exploring rural school farming projects
- Dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi
Day 4: Train Journey & Wildlife Works Introduction
- Morning train journey to Voi, enjoying scenic views of Kenya's landscapes
- Check-in at camp
- Welcome lunch at camp
- Free time to settle in and explore the surroundings
- Evening game drive in Tsavo region with wildlife viewing opportunities
Day 5: Wildlife Works, Conservation & Factory Visit
- Visit Wildlife Works to learn about REDD+ conservation projects in Kasigau Corridor
- Tour the Kapes uniform factory to see how school uniforms are made
- Join hands-on activities with the greenhouse and agroforestry team
- Practice tree grafting and vertical farming techniques
- Evening game drive in Tsavo region with sundowners at Lokidori Hill
Day 6: Maungu Hills Hiking & Conservation Insights
- Guided 3-hour hike through Maungu Hills
- Wildlife spotting and ecosystem exploration
- Bush Survival Skills with park rangers
- Discussion on integrating outdoor education into school curricula
- Evening reflection on conservation and student impact projects
Day 7: Neema Women's Group Cultural Immersion
- Travel to Maungu village for the day
- Cultural exchange through traditional dancing with Neema Women's Group
- Hands-on workshops: paper making from elephant dung, basket weaving, and bead making
- Return to camp for dinner and evening reflection on women's empowerment and cultural preservation
Day 8: Zawadisha Community Experience
- Home visit with local family to understand daily life
- Participate in a 'Water Walk' to experience water access challenges
- Visit a school with a Kapes-installed rainwater harvesting system
- Community session with local women sharing impact stories
- Reflection on water access and gender equality
Day 9: Tsavo East National Park Safari
- Morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park
- Wildlife spotting including elephants, lions, and cheetahs
- Lunch at a safari lodge with views of the savanna
- Guided safari walk at Mudanda Rock with park rangers
- Evening BBQ and fire pit
Day 10: Return to Nairobi & Departure
- Morning train journey back to Nairobi
- Say our goodbyes
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us on this transformative journey to address real-world challenges through sustainable practices while providing your students with an unforgettable educational experience.