Degrassi Goes to Kenya

Producer: Michael Schultz, MTV

In 2007, cast members from the hit CTV drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation travelled to Kenya to build a much needed addition to Motony Primary School in the Maasai Mara. These young stars had no idea what they were in for, but what they discovered was an experience that utterly changed their perspectives on the world.

For two weeks they raced to complete the school-building project, laying foundations and toiling tirelessly in the hot sun while MTV cameras rolled, capturing this arduous physical and emotional journey.

Degrassi Goes to Kenya follows these young stars as they challenge themselves to build the new school, while at the same time learning more about the world–and themselves.