By News Desk
The Family Group Foundation has commenced parent engagement forums across the country aimed at strengthening collaboration between families, schools and the Foundation in supporting the more than 970 high school learners currently enrolled under its Tufuzu na Elimu High School Programme.
The initiative comes at a time when concerns around student discipline, mental health and school safety have sparked renewed national conversation, highlighting the need for stronger partnerships between parents, educators and communities in nurturing well-rounded learners.
As part of the outreach, the Foundation will engage more than 600 parents and guardians across 16 counties this month, creating platforms for dialogue, awareness and shared responsibility in supporting learners’ academic, social and emotional well-being.
“Supporting a child’s education goes beyond paying school fees or providing learning materials. Young people today face social, emotional and behavioral challenges that require parents, schools and communities to work together. These forums are designed to strengthen that partnership and ensure every learner has the support system they need to succeed,” said The Family Group Foundation Executive Director, John Waimiri during a parents’ meeting in Nakuru.
“Parents remain central to the success of every beneficiary. By bringing parents, schools and the Foundation together, we are championing a co-parenting approach that positions parents as active partners in the educational journey of their children, building a stronger support system around each learner and creating an environment where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally,” he said.
Through the forums, the Foundation is creating a platform for dialogue, awareness and shared responsibility, enabling parents and guardians to engage on issues affecting students, including emotional well-being, peer influence, academic performance, personal development and positive behaviour.
