KLTW program update for CoVid-19

As of today, March 31st, all KLTW activities have been put on hold, and summer trips have been cancelled. We recognize that this is a time of peril and uncertainty around the world. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we hope to do our part to help slow the spread of the CoVid-19 virus. KLTW currently does not have any staff abroad at this time.

Here are a few updates program specific and measures we are taking:

Kenya

All academic facilities and schools are currently closed within the country. Our program at the Butula Hekima Academy has had activities suspended indefinitely, with students at home with their families. Orphan students have had accommodation set up and mostly are with extended family/care givers. As the restrictions have gone into place, access to food and markets has become more scares than ever. Our concern currently is with our students and their health. With a pending and more restrictive lockdown directive from the government on the horizon country-wide, it could prove to limit family access to clean water, supplies, and food, especially in the Busia region. We are monitoring the situation, and continuing to provide guidance to our program leader Bob and the acting teachers at the Butula Hekima Academy.

Malaysia

All academic facilities and schools are closed until April 16th. This date is almost certainly to be extended into May. Activities at all of our schools, SMK Mat Salleh, SMK Ranau, and SMK Bintulu have been suspended in accordance with school and government guidelines. We have been checking in daily with our leaders at each of the three schools and monitoring the situation. Business have been closed throughout the country to help curb the spread of the virus. ETA’s (English Teaching Assistants) have been evacuated by the State Department, including (1) ETA at our SMK Bintulu school.