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Community development project, Nandi Hills, Kenya 

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””]An initiative in the Rift Valley region of Kenya has introduced Consciousness-based Education to faculty, staff and students at rural schools.Student outcomes have included higher grades, increased focus and comprehension, cooperation, better behavior and fewer infractions.[/wpcol_1half] [wpcol_1half_end id=”” class=”” style=””]Over 500 students at several schools have participated in the program and three local teachers have been trained as experts in Consciousness-based Education. The program has been expanded to adult education and a secondary school is currently planned.Faculty and community leaders have expressed profound appreciation for the success of the initiative[/wpcol_1half_end] [wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””]KenyaStudents20 KenyaStudents1 KenyaStudents2Above: Over 500 students in area schools have learned the Transcendental Meditation technique and practice it as part of the school day.[/wpcol_1half] [wpcol_1half_end id=”” class=”” style=””]23112011

Above: Regional conference on Consciousness-based Education

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Above: Over 50 girls from Nandi Hills are attending the Maharishi School in Mbale, Uganda on full scholarship for tuition, room, and board

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Above: Over 100 adults participate in the development program.[/wpcol_1half_end]

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Community Center project 

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””]A large community center is being constructed at the Liberty School in Nandi Hills. This will provide space for adult education, cultural festivals and celebrations and become a focal point for community activities and development in the region. [/wpcol_1half] [wpcol_1half_end id=”” class=”” style=””]A new bridge has been built to connect the two sides of the valley together.[/wpcol_1half_end] [wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””]KenyaBldgKenyabuilding2[/wpcol_1half] [wpcol_1half_end id=”” class=”” style=””]KenyaBridge Kenya-Bridge2[/wpcol_1half_end]