Our Mission
Building a more inclusive and resilient society through transformative education.
The Kenyan Program on Pedagogies for Community (KPPC) operates on a multifaceted approach that integrates cognitive, experiential, and affective learning methodologies. Through a combination of lectures, site visits, and group activities, KPPC offers a transformative educational experience aimed at challenging assumptions, fostering understanding, and promoting solidarity among diverse communities.
Our Approach
- Cognitive Learning (Lectures): KPPC employs a structured curriculum featuring lectures delivered by experts in social and religious thought, tolerance, and civil society. These sessions provide participants with theoretical frameworks and critical insights into the complexities of cultural diversity, identity, and societal dynamics.
- Experiential Learning (Site Visits): Participants engage in immersive site visits that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-life experiences. These excursions enable individuals to witness firsthand the cultural practices, traditions, and challenges faced by different communities within Kenya. By engaging directly with local contexts, participants develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of diversity and the nuances of community life.
KPPC's Unique Features
- Global Perspective: Drawing inspiration from successful initiatives like CEDAR, KPPC offers a global perspective on issues of tolerance, pluralism, and community building.
- Integration of Tradition and Modernity: KPPC recognizes the value of both traditional and modern perspectives in shaping civil society and promoting tolerance. Participants are encouraged to explore the intersections between religious traditions and contemporary social thought, seeking innovative approaches to address societal challenges and bridge ideological divides.
Outcomes
- Transformation of Awareness: Participants develop a heightened awareness of cultural diversity and learn to appreciate the richness of Kenya's pluralistic society without compromising their own identities.
- Integration of Tradition and Modernity: KPPC fosters an enhanced understanding of the dynamic interplay between traditional values and modern ideals, encouraging participants to draw upon diverse sources of wisdom in shaping civil society.
- Living Together Differently: Participants cultivate the skills and attitudes necessary to engage with others respectfully and empathetically, expanding the boundaries of trust and mutual understanding within their communities.
Join us in building a more inclusive and resilient society, one pedagogy at a time.
