Tumaini Model Open School

Until November 2021, teenage mothers were banned from continuing their education in public schools. Even though it is allowed now, few schools are able to meet the need of teenage mothers. Tumaini Education Programme is an inclusive learning centre that enrols teenage mothers who are excluded by the public school system before they have taken basic education qualifications. It operates as an open school to offer basic education and vocational skills for adolescent mothers who sit for national examinations and have the chance of proceeding with higher studies. The school can enrol up to 600 teenage mothers each year. The mother live on site during the term for teaching and then go to other public schools to take exams. Mothers often travel far to come to the school.