HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures

Welcome to PAAV Gitombo Community School, we believe in the power of education to bring positive change to our community. Our school is dedicated to offering high-quality, Christ-centered education to the children of Gitombo and the surrounding areas.

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Learning with Purpose, Living with Integrity

The acronym PAAV stands for Project Adopt a Village. PAAV- Gitombo operates Under the umbrella of PAAV International Ministries. A non- profit registered in Colorado, USA. PAAV-Gitombo community School is a rural non-profit school working in Gitombo village, Kiambu county, Kenya

Where Every Student Matters

We Are Committed to Holistic Student Development

PAAV-Gitombo’s mission is giving hope and opportunity to the children of Gitombo ‘B’ and surrounding areas through Christ-centered education and transformational ministries.

Our vision is to have an educated community that can break the cycle of poverty in Gitombo and to bring the Gospel of hope to the children of Gitombo.

Your Child's Journey to Success Starts Here

Our teachers are experienced and dedicated to ensuring the academic and pastoral growth of our learners. We ensure all our students are:

Spiritually Upright

Through our Sunday school and chapel program we want to develop Christian values in our learners.

Academically Successful

We will try to identify and nurture the talents of our learners and to ensure a strong academic base in reading writing, arithmetic, creative and performing arts.

Tech Savvy

We want to prepare our learners for the challenges of the 2020s by equipping them with the necessary IT skills

Leadership qualities and potential

We understand that in our kids are the future leaders, we want them to be able to inspire change in themselves, their families and their communities.

Meet Our Founder

Wanjiru Mukunga

PAAV is the result of a thought that came upon me in 2003, when an organization presented at Denver Seminary where I went to school, and asked the students to consider child sponsorship. I laughed and wondered which of the children in my village in Kenya would be singled out as a likely candidate for sponsorship. I thought loudly “The whole village needs to be adopted!” and wrote down “Project Adopt a Village”, a term that would later encompass my vision for Gitombo B, the small village where I grew up. I wanted our mandate to be to: Adopt, Empower, and Transform” the Gitombo Community to break the cycle of poverty but I did not know how.

My father had always urged me to return to Gitombo and make a difference. It was only after his death in September 2008 that the vision crystallized and I began to see a way forward. This would be by adopting the community, empowering the people to ultimately transform the whole community. This can only happen with the Gospel. Our mission statement clarifies that well. The vision has come to fruition.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The school has two upcoming events whose objective is to raise support for the transition of our Junior School Students to Senior School.

PAAV GITOMBO TEN GREAT YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Read Our 10 Great Years booklet to find out about our work and impact in Gitombo

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Inspiration

Gitombo Village

Gitombo village, located in Kiambu County, has seen significant socio-economic struggles, particularly for women who primarily serve as laborers in nearby farms, earning very little. Men are mostly engaged in construction or small businesses, but only 27% can fully support their families. Farming in the village is challenging due to poor water supply and inadequate resources. The education system, though improved, still faces obstacles, with many children unable to afford high school fees, leading to a cycle of poverty and limited opportunities for the youth.

Transforming Lives Through Quality, Faith-Based Education

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Empowering Women, Transforming Communities

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We Can Make a Difference

Your donation to Citadel Women Initiatives can make a significant difference in the lives of women and their families.

Possibilities

Educational Empowerment

We aim to provide women with access to quality education and training. We offer scholarships, tutoring, vocational training, and educational resources to help women achieve their academic and career goals. By empowering women through education, we enable them to pursue opportunities that will enhance their lives and contribute to their communities.

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Community Engagement

Community Engagement is at the heart of our work. We organize community events, volunteer opportunities, and outreach programs to foster a sense of belonging and support among women. By engaging with the community, we create a network of support that empowers women to take an active role in their communities.

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