Crowded

Almost all publie secondary schools in Kenya are boarding schools.  A few year's ago the government decided to organize them into all girls or all boys schools.  As a result a new secondary school for girls was started in Taru village.  This year the school has all 4 classes - 9th through 12th grade-260 girls.  260 girls living in a dorm meant for 80 girls.  That's right!  No mistake in my numbers. 

There are bunk beds everywhere.  Each room is full of beds...the hall is full of beds! Every space that could possibly hold a bed has one. 

And to make it even worse, the girls have to sleep 2 to each mattress.  2 girls on the top bunk and 2 girls on the bottom.  Here they are showing us how they sleep. I can't imagine how hot it must be at night with all those bodies crammed together.  

I asked the principal if the girls complained and she said no that they didn't because they see hope when they look at the new dorm soon to be completed by donations through Kenya Keys.   It might not be finished for a few more months but it will be finished eventually. 

I admire their positive attitude!