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7/3/24, 10:35 AM Alef Education, UNICEF Sign Landmark MoU to Embed Climate Change Education in Kenya's Public Schools
This innovative partnership leverages technology and digital learning to empower students,

young people, and educators with essential knowledge and skills to combat the climate

crisis.

The MoU establishes a collaborative framework for the three organizations to develop and
implement a comprehensive climate education course, enhancing the existing school

curriculum under the Ministry of Education's guidance. This course will be delivered

through KICD's Kenya Education Cloud platform, a nationwide digital initiative providing

schools with extensive educational resources.

Prof. Charles Ochieng Ong'ondo, CEO of KICD, emphasized the critical nature of this

initiative, stating, “This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing relevant and

timely educational content that prepares learners for the future. Integrating climate change

education into the curriculum is a vital step in building a sustainable society. The Kenya
Education Cloud will make this content readily accessible to learners and teachers across

Kenya.”

Alef Education's CEO, Geoffrey Alphonso, highlighted the significance of the

partnership, saying,

“We are delighted to partner with KICD and UNICEF to

integrate climate change education into Kenya’s public

school curriculum. Our goal is to provide every student

with a deep understanding of climate change and inspire

concrete steps towards a sustainable future. Technology

is the catalyst for this change, equipping young

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