AGAPE CHESS PROGRAM
“—where girls and boys in Kibera learn, grow, and compete with purpose
Every move count for their future!
Help us expand this opportunity—support chess, STEAM, and leadership for Kibera’s youth.
Allan Wasonga, Agape Academy Chess Lead Coach
Our Chess Club was started by Allan Wasonga over five years ago as a safe space for girls in Kibera to stay engaged, learn discipline, and avoid trouble. Despite limited resources, Allan’s dedication as a volunteer has led the team to compete locally and nationally—including major tournaments in Nairobi—where they have proudly won several titles.
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Our SMART Goal:
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To fosters ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and digital fluency. by empowering young learners in Kibera through a dynamic curriculum that blends chess, civic education, coding, data analytics, and foundational AI literacy rooted in Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Why Chess?
Chess is more than a game—it’s a tool for life:
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Encourages critical thinking and pattern recognition
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Builds ethical reasoning, fairness, and decision-making
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Connects to coding, data collection, and AI exploration
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Inclusive and adaptable for resource-constrained environments
Curriculum Integration & After-School Program:
We are extending chess into the 4th grade curriculum and launching an after-school certification program open to the wider community.
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Term 1: Rules & Roles – Ethics, governance, movement logic
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Term 2: Patterns & Predictions – Math, coding, data collection
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Term 3: Systems & Simulations – AI, civic systems, storytelling.
Why You Should Support Us?
Supporting Agape Academy’s chess and education programs means directly empowering children in Kibera with skills that foster resilience, problem‑solving, teamwork, and digital literacy, while also giving supporters meaningful benefits in return:
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Recognition for your generosity,
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Monthly impact reports showing how your contributions are changing lives, and
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Heartfelt thank‑you notes from learners and educators who are thriving because of your support.
By joining us, you not only help expand opportunities for vulnerable youth but also become part of a global community committed to transforming futures through education and innovation.
How Can You Help?
SPONSOR A CHILD
Cover school fees, uniforms, and meals so a student can fully participate in academics and extracurriculars.
CHESS TOOLS & RESOURCES
Support with chess boards, clocks, books, and training software to strengthen practice and tournament readiness.
PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY
Donate laptops, tablets, or internet access to help integrate coding, data analytics, and AI literacy into the curriculum.
VOLUNTEER AS A TRAINER
Share your expertise by mentoring students locally or virtually, helping them grow in skill, confidence, and leadership.
Dr Gerri Light, International Partner for Curriculum & Coach Development
Dr. Gerri Light works closely with Allan Wasonga, Agape Administration, & Spring-Forth Academy to strengthen and expand our chess program. Together, they are developing a curriculum that integrates chess into broader learning goals, providing training for educators, and connecting our coaches to certification opportunities. She also helps secure resources and tools to ensure the program continues to grow and thrive.
Her partnership is equipping Agape students and teachers with the skills and support needed to use chess as a pathway to problem‑solving, resilience, teamwork, community engagement, and technology literacy.