Helping hand raises slum children's prospects
By OTIATO OPALI in Nairobi, Kenya |
CHINA DAILY |
Updated: 2023-07-21 07:16
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On June 23, MCEDO Beijing School hosted staff members from the Chinese embassy in Kenya along with members of KCETA and the local Chinese community to celebrate 16 years since their collaboration began. The Chinese business community marked the day by donating sports kits and an additional $22,000 for the school.
During the ceremony, Zhou Pingjian, the Chinese ambassador to Kenya, noted that since the partnership began, the Chinese business community in Kenya has spent more than $700,000 on various programs relating to the school. He also added that students from MCEDO Beijing School will be considered for scholarships to pursue tertiary education in China.
