From the very beginning, our newsletter has kept you updated about our biggest project so far – the purchase of our own school.
In August, we reached a new milestone that we ourselves could hardly believe: we paid 50% of the purchase price – €110,000 🎉. An immense amount. We are incredibly proud and endlessly grateful to all our sponsors.
With 50%, we officially take over the school – along with costs and responsibilities. This means: school fees are now paid to us, and step by step, the entire organization becomes our responsibility.
This transition phase is invaluable: we learn, structure, and grow into it – together with Beatrice, the previous owner, and the teachers who will continue with us. For the German team, this means many meetings with the Kenyan team , which is in constant contact with Beatrice.
The Kenyan team is doing an amazing job with the communication locally – and with everything related to the school building. 💪
There’s now a list of things that must be done, such as renovations, and things we want to do in order to grow in the future – like restructuring the classrooms by grade. And here we’ve already been able to celebrate the first visible success:
When we reached 50%, the school was officially renamed ULT ACADEMY and immediately got a fresh new look. From 11–14 August, painters and artists were on site, working on the new lettering, the updated school logo, and colourful murals. The school was already child-friendly – and now it shines even brighter! 🌈 On 13 August, we were live on Instagram to share the progress with our followers.
Even Lea saw the new lettering and logo on the school wall for the very first time – and realised how big (and wonderful!) this really is. At the same time, our team member Rio gave a tour through the school, and everyone who tuned in could ask questions and share ideas. The atmosphere during the livestream was fantastic – and it was probably the first moment we almost truly realised what we had achieved. 🥹
There’s wonderful news at ULT: our founder Lea is going to be a mother! 💕 Therefore, in September, she’s taking a break and is expected to return full of energy by the end of October. Until then, we’re celebrating this little big miracle with her – and already looking forward to her comeback and to welcoming a new little member to the family.
Since 27 August, the children in Nairobi are back at school. After the holidays, they once again fill the classrooms with life, laughter, and curiosity. 🌍 Every school day is not just daily routine for them, but a valuable chance for a future filled with hope – something we make possible together.
In September, lessons officially begin at our ULT Academy! 🎉A truly special moment for all the children, teachers, and the whole team. At last, we can shape everyday school life in our very own classrooms – an important step towards greater stability, safety, and future opportunities.
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