Established by Alan Cooper and Tamanna Kebi in 2024, the Khadijah Nursery is a charitable initiative to honor the memory of Alan’s late mother, Annie Cooper who loved to spend time helping and teaching children, and Tamanna’s step-sister, Khadijah, who has autism. Located in a remote area of Kabul, this nursery provides a safe and nurturing environment for nine impoverished children. The nursery offers:
Educational Support: Basic nursery education for children aged 3-6.
Community Engagement: Fostering social skills through interactive play and storytelling.
Emotional and Social Development: Creating a supportive environment to help children build confidence and emotional resilience.
Location: A dedicated space in a remote area of Kabul, designed to be safe and welcoming for young children.
Staff: Two teachers are as primary educators, using teaching materials sourced from the internet to deliver a structured yet flexible curriculum.
Activities and Curriculum:
Basic Nursery Studies: Literacy and numeracy, introduction to letters, numbers, shapes, and colors; creative arts such as drawing, painting, and crafting.
Play Activities: Supervised indoor play to develop physical coordination and social interaction, with plans to provide an outdoor playground.
Storytelling Sessions: Daily story time with interactive discussions to encourage children to express their thoughts and relate stories to their own experiences.
Educational Resources: Collected from various online platforms, including printable worksheets, educational videos, and interactive games.
Play Equipment: Age-appropriate toys, puzzles, and outdoor play structures.
Books and Storytelling Aids: A small library of children’s books and storytelling props.
Impact Measurement:
Attendance and Participation: Tracking daily attendance and participation rates.
Developmental Milestones: Regular assessments of children’s progress in literacy, numeracy, social skills, and emotional development.
Parental Feedback: Collecting feedback from parents to gauge satisfaction and areas for improvement.
Funding and Sustainability:
Currently funded through personal contributions from Alan Cooper and Tamanna Kebi, with future sustainability plans including:
Donations and Grants: Seeking support from charitable organizations and individuals.
Community Involvement: Encouraging local community participation through volunteer programs and local donations.
Expansion Plans:
Plans to expand the nursery to different locations based on grant and funding support.
