ILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN TURKANA

Turkana, one of the last untouched corners of the Earth, is facing a crisis. A relentless drought has devastated food production, driving prices beyond reach and leaving families struggling to afford even a single meal.
Children suffer most, with malnutrition threatening their growth, health, and future, with most boys opting to become fishermen in Lake Turkana…
At the heart of this harsh landscape lies Ille Primary School, a beacon of hope by the shores of Lake Turkana. More than just a school, it’s the center of a growing, resilient community—home to over 6,000 villagers who have settled here thanks to the school’s borehole, their only reliable water source. This school is not only nurturing young minds but also sustaining life itself.
Your donation can make a life-changing difference.
Support Ille Primary School to help provide food, clean water, and education to children and families in one of Kenya’s most food-insecure regions. With your help, we can keep this vital community thriving.
Donate now. Give hope. Grow change.

Food Aid
Project
This project provides meals to students to combat hunger and particularly help those from nomadic families stay in school.
Ille Primary School in Turkana is launching a vital food aid project aimed at supporting children from nomadic families.
Many of these children face severe food insecurity due to the ongoing drought and their parents’ unstable living environment. Most children drop out of school to go fishing in Lake Turkana to get food and subsistence.
This food drive will provide essential foodstuffs to ensure these students can attend school without the distraction and hardship of hunger.
Support this action by making a donation. Every little helps to change their lives. Thank you for your support.

Equipped Classrooms
Project
Renovates classrooms and supplies desks and chairs to improve comfort, safety, and learning conditions for 150 students.
A vital renovation project is underway to refurbish three classrooms and provide desks and chairs for ~150 students.
Classrooms in Turkana often suffer from overcrowding, dilapidated structures that lack basic facilities such as proper lighting, ventilation, and durable furniture.
The current state of the classrooms at Ille Primary School has significantly impacted the quality of education, making it difficult for students to focus and learn effectively.
This renovation will not only improve the structural integrity of the classrooms but also create a safer, more comfortable learning environment, providing each student with a functional learning space.
Support this wonderful initiative by making a donation. Every contribution makes a real difference for these children and their future. Thank you for your generosity.

Washrooms
Project
Construction of 10 modern toilets to improve hygiene and promote school attendance, particularly for girls.
This vital project aims to build 10 new toilets for both boys and girls, addressing an urgent need for improved sanitation facilities.
Sanitation remains a significant challenge in many schools across Turkana and Kenya, where access to clean, functional toilet facilities is often limited. Many schools in rural areas, including those in Turkana, rely on pit latrines, which are inadequate and can pose serious health risks due to poor maintenance and overcrowding.
The lack of adequate sanitation leads to increased absenteeism, particularly among girls, who are more vulnerable to hygiene problems. This project will provide safe, clean, and accessible toilets for all students, promoting better hygiene practices, better health, and a healthier learning environment.
With your support, we can lay the foundations for lasting change and improve the quality of life for an entire community. Donate today to support this vital project.
Thank you!

Staffroom Furniture
Project
Provision of suitable office desks and space for teachers, to improve their organization and preparation improving the quality of teaching.
We’re embarking on an facilities project aimed at improving the working environment for teachers by providing proper office furniture!
In many rural schools in Turkana and Kenya, teachers often have to work without basic furniture: desks, chairs, or storage, which affects their comfort and limits their ability to plan and organize effectively. This directly impacts the quality of education offered to students.
By supporting this initiative, you are helping to strengthen teaching conditions in rural schools and providing teachers in Turkana with the means to best support their students towards success.
Offer your support today and help improve education for all. Every donation counts! Thank you for your generosity!

School Kitchen
Project
Renovation of the school kitchen to ensure safer and more hygienic meal preparation, therefore improving student nutrition.
This vital project is underway to renovate and modernize school kitchen facilities which are currntly in a poor condition.
In many schools in Turkana and Kenya, kitchens are often poorly equipped, overcrowded, and lack basic equipment. At Ille Primary School, the current kitchen is small and lacks ventilation, compromising food safety, hygiene, and the quality of meals served to children.
This project aims to build a modern, well-equipped kitchen. With a functional kitchen, the school will be able to better feed its students and help them achieve their best learning results.
Donate today to provide Ille Primary School students with the healthy meals they deserve. Every contribution helps, thank you for being part of this change!

Security Project
(Fence and Gate)
Construction of a security fence around the school and a gate to protect students and staff from security risks while at school.
This important infrastructure project is aimed at enhancing security by constructing a fence and installing a gate around the school premises.
Security remains a significant concern in several parts of Turkana, where incidents of banditry and communal conflicts are common, posing risks to both students and teachers at school.
The current lack of a proper perimeter fence leaves the school vulnerable to external security threats, compromising the safety of everyone on the grounds.
This project will establish a secure environment, helping to protect students from potential harm, safeguard school property, and providing peace of mind to teachers and parents. A secure school environment is essential for effective learning, as it ensures that students can focus on their education without fear or disruption.
Support this vital project and help us provide a safe place where every child can grow and learn with confidence. Every donation helps, thank you for your generosity!

Fully Equipped Computer
Laboratory Project
Creation of a digital skills laboratory to train students in ICT and sustainably bridge the digital divide in rural Turkana.
Creation of a fully equipped computer lab for these students is a pressing need.
Access to technology remains a significant challenge in many schools across rural Kenya, where resources are limited and digital education opportunities are scarce.
The introduction of a computer laboratory at Ille Primary School will provide students with the vital skills needed to thrive in today’s increasingly digital world.
This project will allow students to learn essential computer literacy, preparing them for future opportunities in education as well as future employment, opening for them a brighter and more empowered future.
Support this essential initiative and help us provide these children with the tools to build their future. Every donation, large or small, makes a real difference.
Thank you for your generosity!

Kids Day Out
Project
Organizes educational excursions to Nairobi, Mombasa, and national parks to broaden students’ perspectives and inspire hope.
LEAF is thrilled to organize exciting school excursions for the children of Ille Primary School in Turkana, offering them the opportunity to visit Nairobi, Mombasa, and some of Kenya’s renowned national parks.
For many of these children, traveling outside their rural communities is a rare experience. They have few opportunities to experience the cultural and natural richness their country has to offer.
This excursion will allow them to connect with the world around them, broaden their horizons, and strengthen their sense of belonging to a wider community. By visiting iconic sites and admiring the diverse wildlife of the national parks, the children will have an experience that will awaken their pride and connection to their country.
Be part of this wonderful adventure and help us offer the children of Ille Primary School this unique and life-changing experience. Every donation helps us open the doors to the world for these curious young minds.
Thank you for your support!

Go-Green (Tree planting)
Project
Engages students and volunteers in tree planting to combat desertification and keep the environment clean.
How many trees can you plant?
Planting trees has been mentioned severally, as one of the most important actions we can do today to ensure the sustainability of the planet, by significantly addressing 4/9 of important boundaries that ensure life:
-Stabilizing the climate,
-Improving Fresh Water,
-Improving Planet Diversity and
-Food production benefits;
Plus highly improving the other sustainability boundaries.
Ille Primary School in Turkana, an arid region plagued by drought and water scarcity, is launching a Tree Planting (Go-Green) project. In an area with limited green spaces, this initiative not only combats desertification but also teaches students environmental responsibility. For many children growing up in harsh conditions, it’s a rare chance to improve their surroundings.
Volunteers will work alongside students to plant treelings during the rainy season and educate them on the importance of trees in addressing climate change and improving local conditions. This hands-on experience creates lasting impact—both for the environment and for those involved—while building a stronger, more sustainable future for the Turkana community.
Join this Go-Green movement and plant a beacon of hope!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Ille Primary School, Turkana
Ille Primary School is located in a village by the shores of Lake Turkana, near Lodwar Town in Turkana, and provides education to children in a community of about 6,000 villagers from pastoralist families. The school is vital to the local community as a key source of water, which has encouraged families to settle in the area.
The school faces significant challenges, including:
– Poor infrastructure like classrooms
– Food insecurity due to the persistent drought
– A lack of basic resources sanitation and classrooms
– Ongoing security which impact the community’s stability
– Lack of trees around the school and in the village
Many children come from nomadic pastoralist families and cannot afford school fees. Many children end up fishing at Lake Turkana, and eventually dropping out of school .
Food Drive Project: Provides meals to support student focus and reduce hunger.
Facilities Project: Renovates classrooms and adds desks for better learning.
Washrooms Project: Builds toilets to improve hygiene and reduce absenteeism.
Teacher Office Furniture Project: Supplies furniture to improve teacher workspaces.
Kitchen Renovation Project: Upgrades the kitchen for safe, clean meal prep.
Security Project: Builds a fence and gate to keep the school safe.
Computer Lab Project: Creates a lab to teach vital digital skills.
Kids Day Out Project: Organizes trips to expand students’ experiences.
Tree planting (Go-Green) to raise environmental awareness.
Volunteer, make a donation, or sponsor a child through our website. Every little bit helps to provide these children with a decent education.
Yes, visits are welcome to discover our work on site. The school is located to the North of Nairobi, in a desert environment.
Apart from providing access to education to the children and clean water form its borehole, the school has helped settle families around the school. The school also plays a role in promoting security and stability, promoting a safe environment for everyone in the growing village around the school.