Transforming Lives Across the UK and Kenya
At Just Be a Child, we are proud of the difference we make in the UK and Kenya, empowering children and communities through literacy, education, and creative learning programmes. From rescuing books from landfill to distributing educational resources and supporting schools and local communities, our charity’s work spans continents. Explore a snapshot of our measurable impact so far and discover the exciting projects we are planning for the future.
Since 2013, our work has empowered children, schools, volunteers, and communities across the UK and Kenya, fostering learning, creativity, and lasting positive change.
Across the UK
Across Kenya
Since our inception, we have collected, redistributed, and donated vital resources from the UK to Kenya, supporting schools, communities, and children to learn, grow, and thrive.
From the UK
Into Kenya
Building on our successes in the UK and Kenya, we’re planning exciting new projects that will empower children, schools, and communities, fostering learning, creativity, and lasting positive change.
Our projects, described below, are brand new in 2026. While we’ve only just begun fundraising and finalising plans, these initiatives are already taking shape — and with your support, we will bring them to life.
We have many more insights and amazing figures to share, including data spanning years on children we follow long-term. From attendance and grade improvements to shifts in attitudes and behaviour, our work is measured through a sophisticated M&E methodology and the dedication of our data collectors. If you’d like to learn more about how literacy transforms lives in Kenya, or how meaningful participation shapes outcomes in the UK, please get in touch — we’d love to share our story with you.