We are excited to share a wonderful moment from our recent community engagement event held at our learning center, proudly supported by FilmAid Kenya.

The program brought together our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) parenting group, dedicated community members, and block leaders who actively participated in the sessions. It was inspiring to see parents come together, engage openly, and show strong interest in learning and supporting their children’s growth.

The energy in the room was incredible—parents were excited, involved, and eager to continue building stronger families and a supportive community environment.

This engagement highlights the importance of collaboration between parents, leaders, and organizations in promoting social and emotional well-being within our community.

A big thank you to all participants and partners who made this program meaningful and impactful!

Transformative Skills Lab (TSL) is excited to collaborate with FilmAid Kenya on the production of impactful documentaries within our community.

This initiative empowers young people and community members to tell their own stories, highlight real-life experiences, and raise awareness on key issues affecting refugees. Through storytelling, we aim to amplify voices that are often unheard and inspire positive change.

With the support of FilmAid Kenya, participants are gaining valuable skills in media production, creativity, and communication—opening pathways for self-expression and future opportunities.

At TSL, we believe that every story matters, and through these documentaries, our community can share its strength, resilience, and hope with the world.

We were honored to receive a visit from Inkomoko at Transformative Skills Lab (TSL).

The discussion focused on the impact of international aid cuts on refugee communities and explored practical strategies to strengthen socio-economic inclusion. We shared insights and recommendations on how organizations like Inkomoko can continue to support refugees in building sustainable livelihoods.

We also highlighted our poultry farming project, presenting opportunities for partnership and support to scale its impact in improving food security and income generation within the community.

At TSL, we remain committed to collaboration and innovation in creating lasting solutions for refugee empowerment.

Transformative Skills Lab (TSL) had a meaningful engagement with Ubongo and our parenting group “TUINUWANE.”

The session focused on integrating Ubongo video content into parenting group activities to strengthen positive parenting practices within our community.

Through this collaboration, parents explored practical ways to use engaging, educational media to support children’s learning, emotional growth, and overall well-being at home.

At TSL, we believe that empowering parents is key to nurturing confident, responsible, and resilient children. This partnership marks an important step toward building stronger families and communities.

Empowering Learning Through Innovation at TSL!

From 6th–7th July 2026, Transformative Skills Lab (TSL) proudly participated in a two-day workshop conducted by Ubongo Kids, bringing together over 14 RLOs and CBOs.

The workshop focused on equipping facilitators with practical skills to effectively use Ubongo video content to support the contextualization of Competency-Based Education (CBE) core competencies in children’s learning.

📚 Key areas covered included:
✔️ Planning engaging lessons
✔️ Delivering interactive learning sessions
✔️ Strengthening post-facilitation activities

This experience has strengthened our commitment to enhancing after-learning activities, ensuring learners fully benefit from the goals of the framework.

At TSL, we continue to innovate and collaborate to create meaningful, child-centered learning experiences that drive positive change in our community. 💡

We were honored to host Edmond Page, CEO of #cohere , at our center as he came to witness the progress of our programs and engage with our learning.

His visit was a powerful moment for us—highlighting how far we’ve come and inspiring us to keep pushing forward. We proudly shared the impact of our work at the center and the dedication of our learners and team.

We are also excited to introduce a new initiative at Center B: our poultry farming project. This project is designed to, promote sustainability, and create opportunities for economic empowerment within our community.

Together, we are building skills, creating opportunities, and shaping a better future.

Empowering Young Minds at Transformative Skills Lab (TSL)

At Transformative Skills Lab (TSL), our child learning classes are more than just lessons—they are spaces where curiosity grows, creativity shines, and confidence is built.

Every day, children come together at our center to learn, explore, and express themselves through interactive activities, creativity, and teamwork. From basic education to hands-on learning, we are shaping a generation that believes in their potential.

We are not just teaching—we are transforming lives.

Because when a child learns, a future is created.

#cohere

From what the world throws away, our children are creating something worth keeping

At Transformative Skills Lab, young minds are turning plastic bottles into beautiful flowers—proving that creativity can transform waste into wonder. This is more than art; it’s a lesson in sustainability, innovation, and hope for a better future.

TSL community engagement session with parents on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). We discussed the main causes of stress, including financial challenges, family responsibilities, and

The session also focused on simple ways to manage stress, such as open communication, sharing feelings, and supporting one another as a community. Parents actively participated, shared their experiences, and showed great interest. Many appreciated the session and requested for more visits in the future.

At our learning facility, we are creating a space where children learn by doing. This week, our students are building beautiful houses using recycled cartons—turning simple materials into amazing creations!

🏠 What’s happening:

• Kids are designing and building their own model houses

• Using recycled cartons to promote environmental awareness ♻️

• Working together to improve teamwork and communication

🎨 What they are learning:

• Creativity and imagination

• Problem-solving skills

• Confidence through hands-on activities

💡 We believe learning should be fun, practical, and meaningful. By using everyday materials, children discover that they can create something valuable from what others may throw away.

👏 We are proud of our learners for their effort, creativity, and teamwork!

The “Make a Space” class is where learning becomes fun and creative. Students explore computers and bring their ideas to life by building games, stories, and animations.

Using Scratch, learners don’t just study coding—they play with it, by snapping blocks together to make real projects work.

At the Transformation Skills Lab, poultry farming is more than just raising chickens—it is a pathway to independence. Trainees learn how to care for birds, manage feeding, and prevent diseases.

In a digital world, learning computer skills is the new form of empowerment

Your beginning does not define your ending.
With courage, learning, and determination,
you can create the future you dream of.

Poultry farming is more than just raising chickens—it’s a powerful way to create income, improve nutrition, and build sustainable livelihoods. From fresh eggs to quality meat, poultry provides essential food for families and communities.

At our farm, we focus on proper care, clean environments, and healthy feeding practices to ensure strong and productive birds.

Through poultry farming, we are creating opportunities, promoting self-reliance, and supporting community development one chicken at a time.

we believe learning goes beyond the classroom. In a safe environment, children can develop vocational skills, build confidence, and prepare for real-life opportunities. ✨

KVC promotes poultry farming as a pathway to self-reliance—where good treatment practices turn small farms into lasting opportunities.

Healthy animals are the heart of a strong farm, and caring for them is the first step toward a better future.

Today at Kakuma Vocational Center, we are giving our chickens proper medical treatment as part of our poultry farming project. This helps keep them healthy, strong, and productive while also teaching students practical skills in animal health and care.

We are committed to ensuring the best welfare for our poultry as we continue learning and building sustainable agriculture skills.

🙏 Thank you to everyone supporting this journey of learning and care.

📍 Kakuma Vocational Center (KVC), opposite Field Post

We explored new ideas, shared our thoughts, and expressed ourselves in different way

The teacher was supportive and guided, throughout the session, helping students understanding how creativity can solve rely life challenges and build their confidence

We are pleased to share that we are attending a workshop in Nairobi organized by RELI and facilitated by PORICAS. The aim of this engagement is to explore opportunities for collaboration with RLOs to support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

This experience is helping us strengthen our understanding of SEL approaches and how they can be effectively applied to support learners and communities.

We look forward to building stronger partnerships and contributing to meaningful change in education and wellbeing.

Today we had a great moment at our chicken farm during the CEO’s regular visit. It was encouraging to see the continued commitment and support towards our work.

During the visit, the chickens were well taken care of and actively being fed, showing the dedication of the team in maintaining proper standards of care and productivity. These regular visits play an important role in ensuring progress, accountability, and motivation for everyone involved.

We remain committed to improving and growing together. 🐔🌱

At Kvc Vocational Empowering young minds through hands on learning, our students explored practical skills, teamwork, and creativity. In action from learning tools to building confidence every movement is shaping a bright futur.

education is not just about book it is about skills, innovation, and opportunities. Ilene Winokur

At Kakuma Vocational Centre, we are running a chicken poultry project

This is more than a project—it is a path to a better future for our youth and our community.

We believe that when the community supports youth skills, we all grow together. Even small support can change lives and build a stronger, self-reliant community.

We kindly invite donors, organizations, and community members to support us