User:Kennedy Karanja/Pacemaker international

New article name goes here new article content ... PACEMAKER INTERNATIONAL is a not-for-profit non-governmental organisation based in Kenya. it was founded in 2013 by Peggy Walenda Mativo. it was founded in 2013. it serves the Nairobi and Athi River Areas of kenya. PACEMAKER INTERNATIONAL runs a program called Promoting Access to Community Education (PACE). The Program involves the youth, especially after they have just graduated from high school.

Each year, 400,000 bright, young Kenyans graduate from high school. The majority experience a nine-month gap period before starting the new academic year at a public university. PACE leverages this gap period and the students’ untapped potential. The program effectively engages and trains these young people to deliver learning support for students in under-resourced schools across Kenya.

High school graduates apply to the program through a competitive application process that seeks individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, motivation and desire for personal growth, additional skills that they can contribute to the schools for extra-curricular activities, and a clear interest in improving education for children in low-income communities. After recruitment, the cohort of graduates undertake an intensive one-week training course before starting in their allocated school as a part-time teaching assistant (TA). Although voluntary positions, the TAs receive a travel stipend and commit to offering their time for a minimum of 15 hours a week over a period of two terms (six months). This program offers high school graduates an opportunity to develop critical 21st century skills and practical work experience before starting their university placement, and thus, building each individual's personal profile and employability while addressing a critical need in underserved Kenyan schools.