Blair in Kenya Inc

Hi all!

I'm raising funds to help bridge the digital divide at Blair Serem School in Iten, Kenya. We are partnering with a non-profit called Bridge the Gap that specializes in building computer classrooms for rural education centers in Kenya. The funds will go towards establishing internet connectivity at the school, sourcing 20 high-quality, pre-owned computer kits, and sponsoring a deployment/training team to set up a the classroom for computer learning.

The name Blair Serem School comes from Kelvin Serem (or as he prefers, just "Serem"), my former Lafayette Cross Country teammate who attended Blair Academy. Unlike most other students, Serem made his way to Blair via extraordinary circumstances. He grew up in Kibargoiyet, Kenya and earned a prestigious spot at the country's St. Patrick school. From there, he distinguished himself as an excellent student and athlete, culminating in a 1-in-700 sponsorship opportunity to attend Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ.

After leaving Kenya to attend high school and college in the US, Serem never lost the roots to his community in Kibargoiyet. He eventually raised money to open the Blair Serem School in January 2014 to serve the children in the village and improve their education. The school has steadily grown to over 650 students in grades one through eight.

One of the next steps to improve the school's offerings is to add a computer learning classroom for the students. The budget for this project is $10,000, which will cover the following expenses:

Lastly, 100% of the funds from this campaign will go towards Blair in Kenya, which is the US 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports the Blair Serem School in Kenya. This makes any donations tax-deductible and guaranteed to go towards the project.

Thank you for the support with this amazing project! I am planning to personally be there to oversee the classroom installation at the end of July and will document the entire process to share with the Go Fund Me donors.

Links:

Blair Serem School: https://www.facebook.com/blairseremschool/

Serem's Story: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/07/sports/a-kenyan-runner-maps-a-way-home.html?_r=0

Blair in Kenya: http://www.blairinkenya.com/

Close the Gap: https://closethegap.co.ke/

Hi, my name is Bobbie Monaco, and I’m a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of experience in primary care. I’m also deeply passionate about global health, which has led me to Kenya, where I’ve had the privilege of providing medical care to the children at Blair in Kenya School in Nyahera.

This school holds a special place in my heart. The children and community here face significant health challenges, and our goal is to ensure they have access to the essential healthcare they need to thrive. Your support can make a huge difference in their lives, and I’m grateful for any contribution you can make to help us continue this vital work.