A safe space for learning & development

Education

We believe that education is key to securing a sustainable future for the communities where we work.

Established in 2006, our award-winning, solar powered Education Centre is home to Kenya’s first free children’s library. Equipped with an actively used IT suite - funded by British Airways - and a hub for vocational skills training, our Education Centre supports hundred’s of local schools and acts as a safe space for over 5,000 children a year from informal settlements in and around Mombasa.

Silhouette of a woman and child planting seedlings in trays.

6000+

Young people visit Nguuni every year

How we educate the local community

  • Children in school uniforms reading books in a classroom.

    Library

    Home to over 12,000 books, the Nguuni Library offers a safe, inspiring space for over 5,000 children from more than 150 schools each year.

    Set within the natural sanctuary, it encourages a love of reading and learning in a peaceful, nature-rich environment.

  • A classroom with two women working at computers, several desks, chairs, and educational posters on the walls. There is a window with a view of green foliage outside.

    IT Suite

    At Nguuni, we recognise the vital role digital literacy plays in education and future opportunities. That’s why we established the Nguuni IT Suite—to ensure every child has access to safe, secure, and reliable technology.

    Students learn essential digital skills, explore educational content online, and build confidence in using technology to support their learning and personal growth.

  • A classroom with young students sitting on the floor and listening to two women at the front; one woman is standing in a white coat, and the other is sitting on a chair.

    Auditorium

    In addition to our library and IT suite, the Nguuni Nature Sanctuary hosts our solar-powered auditorium, where we show several environmental & educational films each week for both children and adults.

    This space is also used for theatre, environmental workshops, health talks and counselling sessions.

  • Group of schoolgirls in uniform standing outside in a green jungle-like environment, smiling and posing for a photo near a small pond with lily pads.

    Butterfly House

    Home to a variety of colourful species, the Butterfly House offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe these delicate pollinators up close and learn about their vital role in local ecosystems.

    The space is designed not only to enchant but also to educate—highlighting the butterfly life cycle, their role in biodiversity, and the importance of preserving natural habitats.

  • Children planting small seedlings in a garden bed during the day.

    Kitchen Gardens

    Our School Kitchen Gardens programme teaches children how to grow their own food while nurturing a strong connection to the land.

    By turning small plots into productive gardens, students learn practical skills in sustainable agriculture, composting, and water conservation. These gardens serve as outdoor classrooms where lessons in science, health, and environmental stewardship come to life.

    Through hands-on learning, we empower the next generation with the knowledge and tools to build healthier, more self-sufficient communities.

  • Group of children and adults in a grassy savannah, holding signs about nature and giraffes, with giraffes and acacia trees in the background.

    School Tours

    We offer a number of environmental activities and programmes designed to inspire children to think about the future and how to conserve the land that they live on.

    Building awareness for the need to nurture the environment from an early age is crucial because, in the words of Dr. Haller: “Change can take a generation.”

Group of young children in school uniforms with two women, one in a red dress and the other wearing a blue headscarf, standing outdoors in a field with giraffes grazing in the background.
Two young girls sitting at a wooden table, reading picture books in a library, with bookshelves filled with books behind them.
A rustic outdoor scene features two huts surrounded by green trees; one hut has a thatched roof and bamboo walls, and the other has a brick exterior with an outdoor seating area.
A small library room with white bookshelves filled with colorful books, a woman browsing the shelves, and several small tables and chairs.
Empty classroom with four computers on small desks, green chairs, a large whiteboard, and a wall with posters and papers in the background.
A young boy sitting at a dark green plastic table, reading a book surrounded by open books, a calculator, and a phone, in an indoor/outdoor setting with green plastic chairs.
A group of young children in school uniforms in front of a giraffe eating leaves from a tree in a savannah landscape.
Six young children in school uniforms reading books inside a classroom with bookshelves labeled 'Mathematics' and 'Science'.
Three children sitting at a table outdoors, with books and papers, one child in a yellow shirt is writing, and another in a pink dress is talking. There is a trailer or caravan in the background.
Children sitting at a table under a thatched roof, eating and socializing during a meal or snack time, with a woman serving food.
A young boy wearing an orange shirt and jeans is sitting outdoors among plants and rocks, reading a colorful children's book.
A woman reading from a book to a group of children sitting on the ground and on a bench inside a room with brick walls and an open window, with greenery visible outside.
A woman stands in front of a group of children inside a classroom with a thatched roof, holding up a large book while the children sit on the floor and some sit at a table, listening attentively.
Three children seated at a green table, studying with books and notebooks, against a brick wall background.
Group of children and a woman standing outside near a safari vehicle in a dry, sparsely wooded area on a sunny day.
Group of students studying at a concrete table outside a building with stone walls.
Group of children and adults watching a live animal presentation with giraffes in an outdoor zoo or wildlife park setting.
Group of children and adults on a safari walk observing giraffes and trees in a grassy savannah landscape.
Group of children seated on a bench inside a wooden structure, some wearing school uniforms and hats, with a few adults standing behind them.
Two children sitting at a table in a library, looking at a colorful picture book with a clown illustration, near a window with metal bars.
Group of young students in school uniforms sitting attentively in a classroom.
A group of children in school uniforms planting a small tree with an adult woman in a white hijab outdoors.
A young boy standing outdoors against a brick wall, holding a glass of dark-colored beverage with ice cubes, wearing a white and striped polo shirt.
Group of children and adults outdoors holding certificates, with giraffes in the background.