The documentary On the Way to School, Jackson’s journey, the creation of the Association, and then the founding of Nossim School… the very definition of a virtuous circle. Allow me to guide you through what happened.
Thirteen years ago, Pascal Plisson embarked on making the documentary On the Way to School, alongside his producer Barthélemy Fougea. The film followed four students driven by an unyielding determination to succeed, refusing to accept their circumstances, defying the laws of nature — each navigating perilous paths for a single mission: to get to school.
Among these students was Jackson. At just 11 years old, he walked 20 kilometers every day across the savannah to attend school. The outcome of this documentary was the creation of the Association: to help children like him whose access to education is limited. Jackson became the first student supported by the Association. After completing his schooling, his dreams came true: Jackson became a lawyer, driven by a desire to serve justice. He has always known what is right: education for all. Now, he wants to give back what was given to him.
In 2025, he founded Nossim School to change the future for the children of his village.
Jackson once walked twenty kilometers every day, breathless and fearful, avoiding elephants and other dangers. Today, he leads the school as its president and manager.
Nossim School now welcomes 110 children aged 4 to 8. The educational complex, staffed with skilled teachers, includes fully equipped classrooms, a cafeteria, an educational vegetable garden, and sanitary facilities ensuring optimal hygiene. One can only imagine the emotion in our hearts.
Yet, there is still a long journey ahead…
WATER
Kenya faces recurrent droughts, making access to safe drinking water particularly difficult. The nearest well is too far away, making the journey exhausting and arduous. The lack of water has a major impact on the health of the villagers, and poor hygiene among the children directly affects their concentration and school performance. To address this urgent need, we are launching a hydrological drilling project. The well, located very close to the school, will provide safe access to drinking water and help foster positive local dynamics.
By involving the children in a responsible approach, this project promotes community autonomy and teaches the sustainable management of natural resources.
Total project cost: €18,000. Thanks to the support of our partners, we have already raised €6,000.
To make this project a reality, we need your help: €12,000
ELECTRICITY
In this region, the sun sets early — by 5 p.m., it is already pitch dark. All educational activities come to a halt. Every movement becomes dangerous, and the work of the school staff is paralyzed, inevitably affecting the students’ learning.
To meet this critical need, we are launching a solar panel installation project, which will provide Nossim School with a sustainable and independent energy source. This electricity will not only allow classes to continue in the late afternoon but will also improve safety, administrative operations, and lighting in the sanitary facilities.
Support needed for this project: €4,000
THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
In this arid region, an educational vegetable garden has been established. Today, it directly feeds the students: kale, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers brighten the cafeteria plates, providing diverse and colorful meals. This project involves all the villagers, and families are introduced to sustainable agricultural practices. They work the land together, forming a motivated and lasting team.
To diversify the crops and improve the children’s diet, in a spirit of sharing and harvest, we aim to further develop the garden so it can reduce the cafeteria’s costs and help the community achieve greater food autonomy.
Contribution needed for the garden: €3,000
Your name, along with those of all donors, will be engraved on the school façade.
In 2025, your donations are still tax-deductible!
A donation of €100 effectively costs you only €34 after tax deduction.
Thank you again for your invaluable support.
Thaïs Dumas
Association Sur le Chemin de l’École
