Shauri Moyo Primary School
- 1,000 tree seedlings planted
- Masterplan ideas competition held
- Kids’ art competition held
Grow A Classroom
Shaping the Urban Future through Sustainable Education
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- 55,000
- 300,000
- 10
- 12%+
Better schools, designed by professionals and grown on site.
The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) initiated the Grow A Classroom project to address the deplorable conditions in public schools across Kenya. Many institutions face challenges such as dilapidated infrastructure, insufficient ventilation, and encroachment. By integrating professional design with environmental stewardship, AAK aims to transform learning environments for over 55,000 schools nationwide.
We are actively seeking partners to roll out this initiative across all 47 counties in Kenya.
A classroom that grows its own materials.
- 01
Master Planning
Development of comprehensive school master plans ensuring logical layout, efficient land-use and guided future expansions.
- 02
Landscape Planning
Landscape planning to create cooler and productive outdoor environments that enhance play and learning, through the strategic integration of indigenous, ornamental, timber and fruit species.
- 03
Timber Production
Planting and growing trees for future sustainable timber harvesting, creating a renewable on-site resource for construction and furniture needs.
- 04
Restoration and Stewardship
Restoring landscapes through tree planting and nurturing a culture of environmental stewardship, while promoting awareness of the importance of trees and healthy ecosystems.
- 05
Carbon credits
Monetization of carbon credits to create a sustainable revenue stream for educational institutions.
4 schools across 4 counties, so far.
Follow the Grow A Classroom initiative school by school, with highlights from each visit.
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Butere Primary School
- Trees planted with the school community
- Masterplan model designed and delivered to the school
Iiani, Nzambani
- Trees planted with the school community
- Masterplan model developed and delivered to the school
- Alumni association activated and since formally registered
- Fundraising ongoing for a proposed block of classrooms
Mabokoni Primary School
More schools across Kenya are joining the programme. For the latest, visit schools.aak.or.ke.
Help grow the next classroom.
Donate towards the Grow A Classroom initiative, or partner with AAK to take it to more schools across all 47 counties.
Partner with us: advocacy@aak.or.keThe Grow A Classroom website