Rare Gem Talent School
200 Children with Neurodiversity are currently learning at Rare Gem Talent School, a remarkable growth from just 7 students at its inception in 2012. In addition, 35 graduates have completed high school and entered various careers, while 125 others successfully reintegrated into mainstream schools after a year or two of focused remedial support. These students regained their reading skills and are now thriving in regular school settings.
The school has changed the lives of 35 teachers and workers who are employed at the school.
Building Capacity for Educators
Over 4,500 educators have participated in our Capacity Building workshops on Dyslexia and Invisible Learning Difficulties, enhancing their ability to support students with learning challenges. Each year, we aim to train 321 teachers, impacting over 4,000 children through this ripple effect. Our recent partnership with Mount Kenya University is set to further scale up this initiative. Teachers who complete the training will receive certification, opening opportunities for career advancement.
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4,500+ educators trained
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4,000+ children impact target
Screening and Assessment
3,500 children have been assessed at our centre for neurodivergent conditions. Based on these assessments, we guide parents on the most appropriate schools for their children. Many of these children have been integrated into Rare Gem Talent School, where they receive tailored support.
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3,500+ students assessed
Research and Awareness
of Learning Differences
A collaborative study with Africa Advantage Organisation revealed a critical gap: most teachers lack training and awareness in understanding dyslexia. This underscores the importance of our continued efforts in teacher education.
Community Awareness
Over 20 community awareness events in churches, empowering parents to understand and support their children’s unique learning needs. As a result, many children have been identified, assessed, and are now receiving the help they need. This has led to a significant shift in community perceptions about learning difficulties, creating a powerful ripple effect.
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20+ community awareness events
Collaborations and Partnerships
We actively seek partnerships to expand our educator training and capacity-building efforts.
-Tangaza University – 180 teachers attended Dyslexia Awareness Workshops conducted in partnership with Tangaza University.
- Other valued partners include Kenya Connect on teacher training where over 26 teachers from their partner schools were trained on understanding invisible learning difficulties, Global Schools Forum (GSF), and Metis Collective.
- United NoticeAbility Dyslexia Networks (UNDN) Membership: The (UNDN) is a consortium of non-profit organizations, United NoticeAbility Dyslexia Network schools, and private entities committed to empowering individuals with dyslexia worldwide. The UNDN supports the Sustainable Development Guidelines of the United Nations.
- Founding member of Dyslexia Alliance Africa – A group of Organisations in Africa championing dyslexia awareness.
Magic Phonics Blending Book
DOK designed a teaching tool that aims to make reading accessible and enjoyable for children with dyslexia or other reading difficulties by focusing on blending as a critical early literacy skill.
