We work with schools to create safe and supportive learning environments where every child feels valued and respected.
Bullying and child labour are two of the most pervasive and damaging barriers to education in Kenya. While they may seem like separate issues, they are deeply interconnected. Both rob children of their childhood, their dignity, and their right to learn. Both push children out of the classroom and into a cycle of poverty, exploitation, and marginalization that can last a lifetime.
Bullying in schools creates a hostile learning environment where children feel unsafe, unwelcome, and unable to focus on their studies. It can take many forms physical violence, verbal abuse, social exclusion, and increasingly, cyberbullying. Children who are bullied are more likely to skip school, withdraw from classroom activities, and eventually drop out altogether. The psychological scars of bullying can last long after the physical wounds have healed, affecting a child's self-esteem, mental health, and ability to learn.
Child labour is equally devastating. Across Kenya, millions of children are engaged in work that is harmful to their physical, mental, and educational development. In other cases, work may result in fatigue or other negative health impacts, or leave little time for homework and other school-related tasks.
Help us keep vulnerable children in school. Join our campaign team and use your voice, network and creativity to support children’s education, protection and wellbeing.
As a DACO campaigner, you can share our appeals, mobilise your community, support fundraising drives and help more children access the education they deserve.
No experience is required—only a willingness to act.
