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Our Mission

To partner with and empower emerging communities around the world to educate as many children as possible — and to achieve lasting self-determination through sustainable, scalable infrastructure and capacity-building.

Every child has a right to a proper and holistic education focused on a child-centered approach, hands-on learning and their natural development through a prepared environment where children, guided by teachers, choose their activities at their own pace.

Our school is a hub for creativity, real world skill development — providing meals, medical care, mentorship, teacher training, on-site and more.

It’s holistic. It’s practical-based. And it meets the community's education and child social needs.

CREATING LASTING CHANGE

Our work goes beyond systems, support and education that help children and communities thrive.

Montessori Education

Montessori is a child-centered educational approach, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, that fosters independence, hands-on learning, and natural development by providing a prepared environment where children, guided by teachers, choose their activities at their own pace, focusing on the whole child (physical, social, emotional, cognitive) rather than just academics.

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Montessori Teacher Training

Montessori teacher training prepares educators in Maria Montessori's child-centered philosophy, focusing on practical life, sensory, language, math, and culture, using specialized materials to foster independence through observation and a prepared environment, offered via organizations like AMI and AMS through in-person, online, or hybrid programs, requiring varying levels of education (often a Bachelor's degree for TEPs) to gain globally recognized diplomas and certificates.

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Clean Water & Health

Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are crucial for children's health, preventing deadly waterborne diseases like diarrhea, promoting proper nutrient absorption, and supporting education by reducing absenteeism . Lack of WASH leads to malnutrition, stunting, and missed school, especially for girls, with major impacts in vulnerable communities and emergencies. We work globally to provide clean water sources, build toilets, and teach handwashing to break the cycle of disease and poverty.

Community Uplift

Empowering Change From the Ground Up Through locally led initiatives, our clean water programs, and support for vulnerable and underserved children, we help create opportunities that extend far beyond our education. We invest in people, places, and systems that can carry lasting change — partnership and empowerment.

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A New Way to Teach, to Educate!

We believe education is the most powerful path to ending poverty and transforming lives in vulnerable communities — but real learning doesn’t happen in isolation. That’s why we don’t just educate. We nourish, support, equip, and empower the whole child.

Our Holistic Quality Education Model brings together the seven core elements we’ve seen make the greatest difference. Together, they create the foundation for children to thrive — and for communities to build prosperity on their own terms.

Respect for the child

Valuing each child's uniqueness, encouraging independence, and allowing self-directed learning at their own pace.

Prepared Environments

A calm, orderly, and stimulating classroom with natural light, specific materials, and beauty, designed for independent exploration.

Sensitive Periods

Recognizing children's innate ability to absorb knowledge and their specific windows of intense focus for learning certain skills (like language or order).

Self Education

Children learn through their own activity and self-correction, not just teacher instruction.

Freedom Within Limits

Children choose their work, but within established boundaries that ensure respect for others and the environment.

Observation

Teachers act as guides, carefully observing children to understand their needs and offer support without interrupting deep concentration.

Key Dates for 2026

Term One Openning

Official opening of the school for the first term of the year 2026.

07:00 AM - 04:00PM

Fed 03rd

Divine Mercy Montessori School

Montessori Teacher Training Module One

Through your donations and volunteer work, we spread kindness and support to children.

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Apr 05th - May 15th

Divine Mercy Montessori School

Meet Our Directors & Teaching Staff

Collins Okello

Director

Grace Anyeno

Principal

Alobo Sandra

Directress

Impact Stories.

Stories from those who we have trained and worked with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Montessori education is a child-centered approach that encourages hands-on learning, independence, and respect for a child’s natural development. It uses specially designed materials and activities to foster curiosity, problem-solving, and life skills in a calm and supportive environment.

Indeed, we are a genuine Montessori school. Our teachers are officially trained in the Montessori method, and we are committed to providing an authentic Montessori environment. This includes using Montessori materials, following child-centered teaching practices, and fostering independence, respect, and a love of learning in every child.

Children as young as 2.5, if they are ready. Most of our students attend from their 3rd birthday, until their 6th birthday. Older children should move on when they are starting Primary 1.

No. Montessori schools embrace a mixed age classroom. This is better for a child’s social development and encourages children to work at their own pace. It also encourages peer learning, where older children can act as role models and mentors to the younger children, who will in turn grow into tomorrows leaders.

If You Have Any Query, Please Contact Us

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