About TeachWell
Supporting Teachers, Reaching Learners
Since 2023, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), LEGO Foundation and Grundfos Foundation have partnered to encourage learning through play in refugee-hosting communities through the TeachWell initiative. This program aims at improving learning outcomes and wellbeing by fostering teachers’ professional development, improving education policies and creating healthy, safe environments for children across refugee hosting counties in Kenya.
Refugee camps in Turkana County
Refugee complex in Garissa County
Surrounding schools in Turkana & Garissa
About Teachwell
What TeachWell Supports
We don’t just raise awareness—we take action. Our programs are designed to empower individuals, uplift communities that lead to sustainable development.
Training and continuous professional support
Contributing to improved holistic learning outcomes
Working with government and institutions
Partners
TeachWell is implemented through a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), that includes:
- Research Triangle Institute
- Lutheran World Federation
- African Population and Health Research Center
- Film Aid Kenya
In partnership with the LEGO Foundation and Grundfos Foundation.
TeachWell works closely with Kenya’s Ministry of Education, including:
- Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
- Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
- Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)
- Kenya National Qualifications framework (KNQA)
- National Council fo Nomadic Education in Kenya (NACONEK)
- Centre For Mathematics, Science And Technology Education In Africa (CEMASTEA)
At sub-national level, TeachWell collaborates with the County Governments of Turkana and Garissa, including education, health, and water departments.
In Partnership With
Consortium Partners
Government Bodies
Our Reach
