Our Programs

Literacy for Women in Africa

BSK has an adult literacy program dubbed literacy for women in Africa. This program mainly targets a group of women of child-bearing age (15 years and above) who have not had the opportunity to learn to read and write.

BSK has an adult literacy program dubbed literacy for women in Africa. This program mainly targets a group of women of child-bearing age (15 years and above) who have not had the opportunity to learn to read and write.
Other persons targeted by the programme include men, young girls, and elderly women. This could also include women who have already had the opportunity to learn to read ‘second chance.’

Turkana County has low literacy levels of 20% considering that it has a population of 926,976 speakers of the language. Non-literates account for 741,580.

The Literacy for Women in Africa programme is currently being implemented in the County with 20 active adult literacy classes spread across Loima, Turkana Central, Turkana North, and Turkana South sub-counties. The program has grown tremendously since 2018 when it began with 10 pilot classes. So far, 1920 learners have been trained with 65% of them being women.

The reason why the program majorly focuses on women is that in the marginalized communities women or girls are denied a chance to go to school, as priority is given to men. Women are seen as people who carry out house chores, bear children, go through practices e.g. female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriages thus denying them a chance to access education or any form of schooling.

The uniqueness of this program is that it is a non-formal mother tongue-based education meant to impact adult learners with basic reading and writing skills. The main goal of the program is to enable the marginalized communities to read the Word of God in their heart language and be transformed by it.

BSK partners with the Church to implement this programme. The Churches provide venues that are used as classes, they identify passionate people who are trained as teachers, and they assist in monitoring. The Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education office has also come in handy in helping learners to transition to formal schooling to learn other subjects.

other Programs & projects

Open the Book & Programme For Pastoral Instruction PPI

Braille Bible Distribution to the VIP’s Programme

Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH)

Mwimbi Bible Translation

Young Samaritans Programme

Literacy for Women in Africa

Bibles Eagles Club

African Biblical Leadership Initiative (abli)

Marginalized Children

 

Gikuyu Study Bible Project

Banyala Bible Translation Project

Teso Bible translation project

 

Finding Hope in God’s Word

Written by Kelvin Yatich

September 10, 2024

Finding Hope in God’s Word
Today, as we commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, it is essential to remember that hope is not merely a wishful thought; it’s a tangible anchor that can sustain us in the darkest of times.

Amid despair and hopelessness, the Word of God offers a beacon of light, guiding us towards a path of healing and resilience.

The Power of God’s Promises
One of the most powerful aspects of the Bible is its collection of promises from God. These promises offer comfort, assurance, and a sense of belonging. When we feel alone and isolated, we can turn to verses like Psalm 23:1, which reminds us that God is our shepherd and will guide us through dark valleys – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

The Healing Power of Prayer
Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to connect with God and pour out our hearts before Him. When we feel overwhelmed by sadness or despair, we can turn to Him in prayer, knowing that He hears our cries and offers solace. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us to bring our requests to God in prayer:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

The Importance of Community
Feeling connected to others is crucial for our mental and emotional well-being. The Bible emphasizes the importance of community and encourages us to support one another. Proverbs 27:17 states, Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

By surrounding ourselves with supportive friends, family, and faith communities, we can find strength, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

On this World Suicide Prevention Day and beyond, let us remember that hope is not a fleeting emotion, but a steadfast anchor grounded in the love and promises of God

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New Testament Audio Sagalla Launch a Success
The Bible Society of Kenya celebrated a significant milestone on September 6, 2024, with the launch of the long-awaited New Testament Audio Sagalla translation. The event took place at ACK St. Mark’s Teri in Sagalla Ward.
The Sagalla community expressed immense gratitude for the availability of the New Testament in their native language. The translation process, which began with the Mark Gospel in 1901 and culminated in the completion of the New Testament in 1995, has been a collaborative effort between the Bible Society of Kenya and the Sagalla community.
As the Sagalla community eagerly awaits the translation of the Old Testament, this New Testament audio launch marks a significant step towards making God’s Word accessible to all.

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