In February, the owners of RPS had the privilege of attending the official inauguration of RPS N in Lodwar, Turkana—one of the poorest regions in East Africa. The experience was both unforgettable and deeply rewarding for everyone involved, especially at a human level.
They were able to meet the more than 120 students who began the new academic year this January, as well as the dedicated teaching team leading this beautiful social project. Although the children were initially surprised by the visit, their curiosity quickly opened the door to warm and genuine interactions. This project adds the 16th school in Africa for the Vipeika Foundation and has a full capacity of 200 students.
Juan Pedro González, CEO and Luis Mures, CFO spent a couple of days observing the school’s daily routine: morning arrival, breakfast, lessons, recess, lunch and afternoon pick‑up. They also listened to teachers describe the challenges they face each day and celebrated the progress already achieved.
One of the most emotional moments was hanging the beautiful drawings sent by RPS Madrid students in the classrooms. The visit continued with meetings alongside the missionary team and the president of Vipeika to discuss future needs and potential projects for this new educational unit. They also toured nearby villages where some students live, witnessing firsthand the difficult conditions families face, especially regarding access to food and water.
During their stay, they were hosted by the local community of nuns, whose residence will soon offer full‑board accommodation for RPS students completing part of their IB CAS programme in Turkana.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire RPS community for making this meaningful project a reality. Now more than ever, we remain committed to improving the lives of these children in every way we can.
