Education for All Initiative
The Launch of Elimu 24/7 Free to Air Community Educational
TV Channel was done on Thursday 13/9/2012 at Kenyatta International Conference
Center (KICC) Nairobi.
We were honoured by the presence of Assistant Minister for
Education who represented The Minister Hon Mutura Kilonzo, Hon FT Nyammo, Hon
Mutava Musyiemi Representatives from UNESCO and Commonwealth of Learning (COL).
Relevant Government Agencies that include KNEC, KARI, KIE and Civil Society
were well represented. Universities, Colleges, Directors of Non Formal Schools,
Head Teachers and Students come to celebrate the birth of Elimu 24/7 TV and Web
Portal.
The Channel will broadcast Primary, Secondary and Skill
Based Short Courses. Talk shows on Education Policies and Implementation will
be hosted. The Channel will promote sports by having a PE Training on various
games. We have sent a proposal to KNEC to host a weekly program on A-Z on
Examination. It is 24 hours of Education, Education, and Education.
The Founder of the Organization Jane Muriuki will take the
Character of the Biblical Tabitha who mended the Clothes of Orphans and women
in her time. Jane will visit churches and schools in Slums and Marginalized
areas every week donating TV Screens and Decoders. These equipments is all we
need to put in Church Halls, Schools and Social hall
And put mechanism that will ensure they are just used for
Education purpose. We shall also donate computers for easy access to the
portal.
During the Tabitha Community Visit, we shall create awareness
of the Elimu 24/7 TV Channel Mobile and Web Portal education platform.
www.nnfeischools.co.ke
It is expected that this initiative will promote migration
to Digital TV Platform and more internet use by children and youth. The program
will greatly contribute to relevant content for children
I wish to invite all Companies, Organizations and
Individuals to Donate Decoders, TV Screens and computers for this initiative.
You could also join the campaign in any other way that may be appropriate to
your organization. These Campaigns start on 6th October 2012.
Provision of Quality Education to all Children and Youth is
a responsibility of all of us. Join Elimu 24/7 TV Channel, Mobile and Web
Learning and make a difference.
Jane Muriuki
Executive Director