Netherlands School Society

🔥 Fire update 🔥

Yesterday marked one month since the fire that came as a shock to us all.
As we pause to reflect, the feeling that stands out is gratitude. 🤍

We are incredibly thankful to everyone who has already donated, shared our story, or supported us in any way. Your generosity has been heart-warming, and thanks to you, we are now halfway towards our crowdfunding target. 🙏🏽❤️

In the immediate aftermath, our focus was clear: reopening the school for our students. Thanks to the enormous effort of our staff, parents, and supporters, we were able to reopen on 12 January, just one week later than originally planned. It has been wonderful to have our students back on the compound, filling the school with learning and laughter. 🥰

Since then, we have entered a new phase: rebuilding. Alongside the emotional impact, we are navigating reports, insurance processes, and the very real task of recreating safe and inspiring learning spaces for our children. Our goal is to rebuild in a way that is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and sustainable, so that what rises from this setback is something strong and future-proof. 🌍🌱

We are committed to transparency and will continue to share updates via our Instagram page, showing the progress we make and how donated funds are being spent. 📈

💛 We are halfway there, now let’s take the final steps together.

If you are able to donate, or if you can help by sharing this video within your own networks, you are helping us turn recovery into renewal.

https://steunactie.nl/actie/help-rebuild-the-dutch-school-in-nairobi-after-a-devastating-fire/-60203

https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/129042

Thank you for believing in our school, our children, and our community. Together, let’s get that remaining 50% across the finish line. ✨🙏🏽

This video was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Belgian Embassy. Embassy of Belgium in Nairobi

In the midst of great loss, we have been overwhelmed by kindness. 🤍

After the devastating fire that destroyed our entire main school building, the outpouring of generosity from our community and beyond has truly touched our hearts.

Thanks to the safety measures that were put in place and the building being securely fenced, we were able to reopen the school. Being able to learn and play together again, has reminded us that a school is not a building, but the people within it.

We know there is still a long road ahead, but we are deeply grateful for all the support we have already received, both monetary donations and gifts in kind. Your generosity is heart-warming and gives us strength and hope during this challenging time.

We are choosing to look for the silver linings and, with this incredible community around us, we are confident that we will move forward stronger than ever. Thank you for standing with us. We will continue to keep you posted. ✨🙏🏽

• CHILD BOOK WEEK •

What a fantastic book week it has been. We got to meet for a Q&A and send a personal video message 🤩 we love to read their books and are even more inspired after this book week.

Reading promotion is important to us throughout the year and this annual week helps us spark a love for reading at the start, that we hold onto for the rest of the year. 📚