by Claire Ashmore | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the heart of Western Kenya, in Kakamega County, a rainforest region known for its rich wildlife and raw beauty, a quiet but powerful change is happening for children who learn differently. At the centre of it all is Geoffrey Ashiono, a dedicated educator and...
by Claire Ashmore | Aug 26, 2025 | Dyslexia, Learning Strategies
The Kakamega Project team was delighted that Geoffrey attended the Dyslexia Rising Africa Conference 2025 in Nairobi. He traveled safely to and from the city, and his stay was comfortable. But the stories, experiences, and connections he made left the deepest...
by Claire Ashmore | Jul 31, 2025 | Dyslexia, Learning Strategies
For parents of children with dyslexia, the journey can often feel like a maze filled with confusing advice, trial-and-error programs, and constant worry over how to help at home. With so many options and so few clear answers, it’s easy to feel lost. But what if,...
by Claire Ashmore | Jul 3, 2025 | Dyslexia, Learning Strategies
The Belief That It’s “Too Late” There’s a common belief that if someone has made it through most of life without learning to read, then it’s probably too late. However, through my work, I’ve come to learn—and to witness again and again—that it’s never too late. Each...
by Claire Ashmore | Jul 3, 2025 | Dyslexia, Learning Strategies
From 1-to-1 Success to a Bigger Question When I attended the Davis Methods symposium hosted in 2018 at Malvern College, UK, I was still a fairly new facilitator—but already seeing incredible success with my 1-to-1 clients. I’d watched children light up as they began...
