Transform your Students’ Learning Experience with Ukwenza VR
Ukwenza VR
Ukwenza VR is a social enterprise based in Kenya that focuses on creating educational Virtual Reality (VR) content to complement classroom learning and offer additional learning on social and environmental issues e.g. conservation and plastic pollution.
We work with schools & educators to create and deliver the content to ensure it meets learning standards that serve the community.
Mission:
Making education more equitable by delivering world-class VR experiences to every learner in the world.
Vision:
Accelerate the use of VR in education by co-designing with educators and learners across Africa.
Our Impact Stories
Lewa Conservancy
Our partnership gave students from the Lewa Conservancy in rural & remote parts of Kenya to take part in the immersive learning process and get a better understanding of plastic pollution with visuals to help them experience a world they have never visited before.
Kangemi Primary
For students who see plastic pollution on a daily basis, our long-term engagement gave us an opportunity to dig deep into the gravity of the problem and work through changes they can make at school and at home to reduce plastic pollution.
Mcedo Beijing School
Our engagement with Mcedo Beijing School started with an extensive exploration of plastic pollution and virtual trips to different parts of the world which culminated in a trip to Hon. Jon Muchuki Park to experience the problem and the work going into cleaning our rivers,
Ukwenza VR FAQs
Who is Ukwenza VR?
Ukwenza VR is a social enterprise based in Kenya that focuses on creating educational Virtual Reality (VR) and 3600 video content to complement classroom learning and offer additional learning on social and environmental issues e.g. conservation. We work with schools & educators to create and deliver the content to ensure it meets learning standards and serves the community.
What is VR?
Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings. This environment is perceived through a device known as a Virtual Reality headset or helmet.
How does Ukwenza VR work with Schools?
Our model leverages corporate CSR programs & other funders to allow us to deliver the VR experiences to schools that cannot afford it. In private schools, we work with parents, who pay a subscription for students to access the content. This hybrid model ensures we can deliver the content to both private and public schools while still being sustainable.
Which schools does Ukwenza VR work with?
In the past, we have worked with Braeburn International School and ____. We are currently working with Jomac International School, Kangemi Primary School, M-Pesa Foundation Academy and MCEDO Beijing School – Mathare.
How can I get Ukwenza VR to work with my/our school?
Kindly contact Ukwenza VR through email at njeri.ndonga@ukwenzavr.com or through telephone at +254736568304.