Sister School Program
The core of Harambee Centre’s mission is connecting the Pacific Northwest people with the diverse peoples and cultures of Africa, and providing more opportunities for cross-cultural education and friendship. Fostering sister school relationships is one of our favorite ways to achieve this mission.
Transforming Student Awareness into Action! Our Sister School Project provides opportunities to bring better connections into your classes, for your students to participate in service projects, and cultural exchange.
Classroom Connections
Better integrated curriculum with our Africa is Not a Country Curriculum
More inspiration to learn about the diversity of African peoples and cultures through guest speakers
Stronger global community through direct connections with students at sister schools abroad (virtual and/or pen pals)
SERVICE PROJECTS
Current Projects:
Building a girls dormitory
Occupational skill building program for teen mothers
Micro-loans to women entrepreneurs in rural East Africa
Water Harvesting
Past Projects
Internet Installation
Built a Science Lab, Computer Lab, and Chicken Coop
Provided Mosquito Nets
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Visits to Kenya and Uganda
Hosting Visitors from Kenya and Uganda
Friendly Competitions
Culture Boxes
Meet our Sister Schools
Chwele Girls High School & Mountainside High School
Chwele Girls High School in Chwele, Kenya and Mountainside High School in Beaverton, OR began their relationship in September 2018, the opening year of Mountainside High School. Check out their sister school inauguration video!
Chwele Girls High School Peace Ambassadors Club
Mountainside High School Kenya Club
St. Andrew’s School & Southridge High School
St. Andrew’s Secondary School in Matale, Uganda and Southridge High School in Beaverton, OR have been sister schools since 2003. In addition to video calls students from both schools have had the opportunity to visit their sister school in person.
2014 St. Andrew’s Cultural Exchange Trip to Southridge
2017 Southridge Cultural Exchange Trip to St. Andrew’s
Become a Sister School
Are you interested in inspiring your students to deepen their cultural awareness, foster change, and make friends in rural Eastern Africa? We can help! Complete our Sister School Interest Form to get started.