Stephanie Marchese, Italy
Kumbuka: A Kiswahili word for 'remember'. Every partnership, program and project of the KULE Foundation is intended to provide a favorable understanding of cultures that are often radically different from one’s own. This understanding is integral to the unforgettable learning experiences offered.
Universal: KULE acknowledges that it is through understanding the similarities and rich diversities that exist between cultures that true global change and equity can begin to occur. For this reason, we invite all citizens of the world to work in partnership with us.
Learning Experiences: KULE provides its donors, partners and especially the Summer Program participants with practical life-changing experiences. The thought and energy of donors, partners and Summer Program participants all make simple, yet vital, differences in the lives of the less privileged.
The acronym KULE is equally significant. 'Kule' means 'Over there' or, simply, 'there' in Kiswahili. Metaphorically, KULE connotes the cultural distance the donors, partners and Summer Program participants have to cover so as to experience and understand some aspects of African culture in Kenya. Only after doing so will they become more enlightened citizens of the world. That is our mission, our ideal.
“The highlight for me was the visit to Kibera slums. We were able to interact with the children and also give them new hope.”
Lukas Molkentin, Germany (International School of Geneva).
"(KULE) has given me an opportunity to explore my inner strength….The houses, the old lady’s and the children’s faces are all images that will last for a very long, long time “
Adelina Mkami, Tanzania
“The program has been life-changing for me because…getting to work with a team of people my age made me realize how much we as teenagers can really accomplish. We don’t have to wait until we are adults to change the world; we can start at any age!”
Rachel Harle (Belmont Secondary School, Canada)