- Leigh and Day Project: A small project to provide support and education for orphans in Northern Kenya.
Annie L. Jeter (ALJ) Scholarships
- Designed to support school fees for deserving students whose families cannot afford the cost of an education. The ALJ Scholarship includes, but is not limited to primary school fees, secondary school fees, room and board, exam fees, books and other school-related items like uniforms, shoes, etc.
- Partner with a select number of brilliant, highly motivated young girls and make long term commitments to help them attain their leadership potential. Akili Dada canvasses for scholarship recipients in the poorest areas of Kenya. We commit to paying all tuition fees, and we expect the student’s parents to remain active partners in their daughter’s education by providing for necessities such as uniforms and school supplies.
Ambassadors Girls’ Scholarship Program (AGSP)
- The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) currently implements the AGSP in Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Coast, Western, Eastern and North Eastern regions of Kenya, with a majority of girls concentrated in the Northeastern Region (Wajir and Mandera), Coast Region (Mombasa, Kwale, Taita, Taveta and Lamu), and Nairobi (including the slums of Dagoretti, Embakasi, Kasarani, and Starehe). . Through the AGSP, FAWE Kenya provides scholarships to girls in primary and secondary school who qualify based on the needs-based criteria of HIV/AIDS infection or affection, poverty, orphans and those needy and challenged by any special need.
- enhances the status of women in the community and promotes environmental awareness with a goal of preserving natural resources. BEADS programs provide school scholarships for African girls, promote business development for African women and support conservation through education.
Canadian Harambee Education Society
- Provides support for female students, paying school fees for girls who meet scholastic standards in Kakamega, Kenya
- creates a scholarship fund to help intelligent Kenyan students with limited financial resources to pursue and successfully complete secondary education. To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant must have completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in the preceding year with a minimum grade of “B” and must be in the top 10% of his or her class. The recipient must have received admission to a public or private secondary school that is recognized as such by the Ministry of Education in Kenya. The scholarship, in most cases, will cover 100% of the tuition, dormitory room and board (where applicable), and other associated costs, such as books, uniforms, travel, and a monthly stipend.
Free The Children – Adopt a Village in Action: Kenya
- works with communities in the rural Maasai Mara. The communities we work with are Maasai or Kipsigis, pastoral people who face significant challenges that threaten the way they live. This region of Kenya has the highest primary school dropout rate in the country, a direct result of poor educational facilities, the need for children to tend to cattle and goats, and the lack of educational and health support. Frequent droughts and flooding add to these challenges.
- Adopt a Village in Kenya provides quality education in communities where there is often no school. Our mobile health clinic and education initiatives address specific health concerns including HIV/AIDS. Alternative income initiatives include milking animals and a women’s beading cooperative. The development of clean water projects specifically address the prevalence of water-borne disease and the inaccessible distance of rural water sources.
Helping Youth Through Educational Scholarships (“HYTES”)
- Provides educational scholarships to youth in developing countries to advance and grow themselves, contribute to their community and benefit society.
Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF)
- is a charitable community-based group registered under the laws of Kenya to pursue the following objectives:
- To provide education scholarships and othe r academic opportunities to bright children from poor families and disadvantaged communities
- To unlock the unexplored potential in children and young persons from disadvantaged communities by making available to them a wide variety of new local and international opportunities in the areas of education, arts, sports, science and modern technology
- To inculcate public service values on the youth by encouraging them to participate in community development projects aimed at achieving community self-reliance and advancement
- To protect and promote the right of education for all, as provided for under international human rights instruments
- The JKF scholarship scheme is an educational fund set up by the Foundation to assist bright but needy secondary school students in the public secondary schools in Kenya.
- The JKF scholarship programme was started in 1968 and has to date assisted more than 10,000 Kenyan students pursue secondary school education. This translates to an expenditure of over Kshs. 400 million in the last 40 years. JKF is currently supporting a total of 1,280 beneficiaries in various public secondary schools across the country.
Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF)
- Scholarship grants that support local organizations and secondary schools to facilitate the secondary education of poor and needy Kenyan youth. Four year maximum for school fees only (boarding, examination and tuition fees). Continuing students requiring less years are eligible and is subject to continued satisfactory performance by the student. Priority will be given to organizations that encourage students’ families and communities to make at least some contribution towards the expenses of the student.
Maasai Education Discovery (MED)
- A not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization located in Boston, Massachusetts, London, England and Narok, Kenya. MED was founded in 1999 by Ledama Olekina, a Maasai from Kenya to promote education for the Maasai people. The Maasai Foundation of America, INC., and numerous other anonymous donors, sponsor over 800 Maasai students a year to attend primary, secondary and tertiary level of education. The program targets Maasai children, mostly girls who, for various reasons, lack the resources and opportunity to pursue their education. The program works toward increasing the retention level of Maasai children in schools.
Nomadic Kenyan Children’s Educational Fund (NKCEF)
- was founded in 2001 and is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, whose primary focus is a secondary school scholarship program for nomadic girls and boys in Kenya. Inspired by a visit in 2000 to Kenyan schools and nomadic villages with native Kenyan, Joseph Lekuton, NKCEF’s founders raised funds and established a scholarship program that has grown rapidly and now supports hundreds of nomadic children in Kenyan high schools. Without NKCEF support most of these students would not have the opportunity for post-primary education. NKCEF has built a body of information and experience, and a network of advisors and contacts within the Kenyan community that have enabled us to continually improve our program.
- Fosters synergistic partnerships dedicated to enhancing the education and educational achievement of disadvantaged high school students in Luo Nyanza Kenya. The objectives of the Sango Association are to: Provide financial assistance to deserving students who are either orphans and/or living in poverty and cannot afford high school fees and Assists schools in Luo Nyanza to acquire much needed expendables and laboratory equipment, books, computers, and physical improvements to the schools.
- WILL DURING THE YEAR 2010 SPONSOR OR SUPPORT AT LEAST 10 NEEDY STUDENTS WHO EXCELLED IN THEIR EXAMS IN YEAR 2009 KCSE EXAMS BUT DO NOT HAVE ANY MEANS OF PURSUING HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
- QUALIFICATION : AS A MINIMUM ONE MUST HAVE ATTAINED 380 MARKS IN K.C.P.E.
- FOR CONSIDERATION OR TO OBTAIN THE APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT – THE PRINCIPAL, ST.JOSEPH MATUU HIGH SCHOOL, P.O. BOX 112-90119, MATUU. e-mail: stjosephmatuuhs@gmail.com; Telephone : 0722 388 681 , 0736 189 255
- THE DIRECTORS OF ST.JOSEPH MATUU HIGH SCHOOL CONSIDER COMMUNITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AT THE EPICENTER OF THE INSTITUTE’S DEVELOPMENT. THIS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME WILL BE SUSTAINED EVERY YEAR TO BE COMPETED FOR BY NEW AND CONTINUING STUDENTS.
Tumaini Scholarship for Vocational Training
- Supports young people pursuing vocational training such as carpentry, tailoring, mechanics, masonry, etc. The goal of the program is to alleviate poverty by empowering youth and equipping them with the necessary skills to compete in the job market, reduce unemployment, and support their families.
UNICEF Canada – Kenyan Girls’ Scholarship Programme
- has created a four-year scholarship programme for nomadic girls. Working with community and religious leaders and the Ministry of Education, UNICEF identifies 60 of the most deserving girls from poor Nomadic communities to further their education. The scholarship provides a bright young woman with enough funding for four years to cover all the costs related to secondary school education, including uniforms, school supplies, transport, housing spending money and the guidance of a volunteer female mentor.
- A program geared towards providing exceptional young African women from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds, the opportunity to attend some of the best Universities in the United States of America.
keep up the efforts in supporting secondary education in Kenya
However even in communities where education is valued there exists needy youth who may not be able to join the community self help schools. think of the too.
Dear sir,
i greet you all in the name of jesus christ.my name is william mengich.i lived in rural kenya only 12 kilometres to eldoret town.iam today sending application to any organisation who might be interested to assist my daughter who is in form 0ne in NGERIA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL who was send home for school fees.My daughters name is call CLAUDIA JEPKIRUI MENGICH.Her kcpe results is 311 points.She did very well in her form one grades in first term.she had B+ with 774 points.i have no job with other three in secondary school.i have been assisted with KCDF OF Ksh.4500.i have a balance of ksh.8000 to complete this term.
the school detailes and bank account will be send to you upon request.she is with me at home crying every time.remember her in your prayers as wants to continue with her education.
in his service,
william mengich.
please extend my request to any organisation supporting needy children expecilly girls.
may almighty god continue to bless you all who have continued to uplift others life@@
I dont have much to say but i really need this scholarship so that i can achieve my goals of being a doctor.Help me achieve my goals
My name is Janet Kerubo. I am a Kenyan single disadvantaged young girl aged 24. I attained Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from a recognized University in Kenya (Moi University) in 2009 and emerged with a Second Honour, Upper Division… It is by God’s grace that I manage to acquire my undergraduate degree as I come from a family and community that believes that a woman’s place in the kitchen.
I have a passion to advance my education as I believe that education is the foundation for higher living standards and an important tool in the long-term eradication of poverty, anywhere in the world, more so in Africa.
I would like to do a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or any related field but I do not have the financial resources.
I would therefore wish to appeal for your scholarship to enable me realize my dreams. I anticipate your response. Thanks in advance. With kind regards,
Janet Kerubo.
Over two years ago we started a pre-school – Nyamue Christian Junior Academy (NCJA) which currently serves 120 disadvantaged children who come from very poor families, some come from families who got displaced during 2007 electoral violence in Kenya and some are orphans.
The nearest public day care is situated three kilometers away and the kids had to negotiate a hilly path before they are got to school and this would take them about an hour and half every day! It is so imaginable that by the time they got to school, they were so tired. We also intended to have a Christian doctrine guided pre-school where our juniors would be instructed the virtues of God in a biblical way from their young ages.
We believe that the way we educate children, who are beginning school, in their formative years, will have a profound impact on long term economic future of our nation. We are giving the children high-quality pre-school education so they can be less dependent on welfare and criminal justice systems later in life.
The role of education in eradicating poverty cannot be overstated. An education is perhaps a child’s strongest barrier to poverty. It lowers birth rates, increases economic productivity and equips children with the skills necessary to participate in the workplace. The power of an education continues to provide benefits to subsequent generations as educated adults tend to marry later in life, have healthier children, be more productive at work, receive better pay in the workplace and generally enjoy greater health… Education is the foundation for higher living standards and an important tool in the long-term eradication of poverty, anywhere in the world, more so in Africa.
Needs at the NCJA are so overwhelming! We need funding to be able to continue providing the kids one high protein meal a day (Our school feeding program has increase enrolment and attendance in school, particularly amongst girls. The food we offer act as a strong incentive for children to attend school on a regular basis. Girls especially benefit from this, as parents may feel there are sufficient income-transfer benefits (meaning the meal/food provided acts as a form of income savings/benefit as they do not have to spend as much on food). Often, girls are not encouraged to attend school due to cultural practices, beliefs about education and they are needed to provide valuable labour and contribute to the household), provide text books & other learning materials, school uniforms, etc. It costs an estimated $25 per child per month for all these things. Of course we need to construct more building facilities for classrooms.
Please let me know if your Organization may be in a position to help with funding. I would be glad to provide more information with pictures if required to do so.
Anticipating your response.
With kind regards,
DAVID MARUBE (Manager NCJA)
My name is George Njoroge from Korogocho. My education was supported through philanthropies by individuals and organizations. Its sad there are stil young people who can not attain their academic dreams even after attaining good grades in primary and secondary school education. This most of the sometimes occur because of one reason – lack of information on where they can get support! I am therefore humbled to inform you the plight of a few from my community. Two, a boy and a girl, after i helped them to apply managed to gain scholarships in a private university in town. They are both orphaned and their guardians are not able to provide them with hostel fees thus at times trek the 7km to school. The other, a girl scored 315 in KCPE and her attendance to a day secondary school which i advised as a cheaper alternative has already become a toll to her poor mother. Another also a girl is stil at home. She scored above 300 and her desire to join secondary is so strong. Kindly let me know how this needy but unrelenting young stars can be supported. God bless you
am a student also wishing to apply for a scholarship.how can i be able to get one?
First is to thank you for the good work you are doing in assisting us in so many ways, may the Almighty God bless you and see you through. I am a needy student who is still looking forward to fulfilling my dreams of taking my career at a higher level, i finished my K.C.S.E the year 2005 and obtained a mean grade of B- (minus). am really concerned about the scholarships you are offering. please assist me. thank you very much as i look forward towards your kind and positive reply.
I am a boy named abdiqafar in wajir high school,am 17 yers of age and am currently in form 3, am from poor family that cannot aford to pay my school fees.
AM therefore requisting a help.
Peace be with all. I’m an undergraduate student from Moi University having three siblings. The problem is on the third born (a sister) who is in Moi Girls Eldoret (form one). My mum, a primary school teacher in Nyanza, has to catter for our upkeep thus getting it an uphill task to: Get me my expenses money; My brothers’ (second born) high school fees and pocket money; The sisters’ fees (which is huge) and pocket money; My younger sisters fees and the daily home expenses. Thus in need of assistance of scholarship to the sister in Moi Girls Eldoret from next year in form two.
Am Rechael and an orphan . I stay with my 80yr old grandmother and we have lived on handouts from well wishers .A well wishers assist ed me with primary education std 8 and managed 357 marks out the possible 500. I know I will be colled to one of the best school,But am afraid I will not join form one. pls help me in any way possible and let me see the inside of form one . That email adress belongs to my sister who have gone nowhere after form four.her certs are still locked in school due to fee balance. Asist as we are desperate . Recheal
I wish to appreciate to good work you are doing to enable vulnerable and marginalized children to access education.It has given an impact to those who would have never had the chance to be who they are now.Am sure they will live to remember your support and thus moved to go a mile extra to reach out to others.
I am a catholic nun working Marigat -Baringo KENYA which is semi arid area among the displaced community the Turkana People who have been displaced from their original homes due to Tribal clashes with their neighbors in Turkana Land.
I feel so touched with this people especially the women and children mainly the child girl who has no say in the community.This people are living in very difficult conditions .With nothing to count on for living.It is from hand to mouth.My heart goes for this children we are the future determinant of this community.This can only be actualized through education.
We got an organization which helped to put up a primary school that is 8 class rooms and the administration block,The school which started as a community school 10 years ago ,became a Government public school this year .it is from Nursery to standard five.It has been moving slowly due to lack of fund since everything has been depending on well wishers though the community is very supportive in kind and committed to ensure their children are able to access education. We are very grateful to our well wishers and donors.God Bless you abundantly.
Our is lack of infrastructure for the nursery school which has over 150 children.Another need is secondary Education school fees for those children we have succeeded in their primary education.IT is very discouraging to those who are striving to do their best when they see those a head of them idling around in the village due to lack of school fees for secondary education .Yet this children are very pride and promising for the future of this marginalized community.
and individuals willing and able to come to thier aid i know it not easy,it is a total sacrifice but in Faith We Trust in God all is possible.
Their is a lot to be said about this community .And the doors are open for more information to anyone with interest.
Thanks
Sr.Medrine Musundi
Project coordinator.
i am a beneficiary of scholarships and i know they are real. May God bless all those who support the needy in one way or the other. My problem is , i have two sibling sisters are in form one but my parents are unable to pay their school fees. please help them to achieve their goals.
I am aboy named Abdinasir Abdikadir Yakub in Wajir high school ,am 17 years of age and am currently in form one ,am from poor family that cannot aford to pay my schoolfees ,therefore am requisting help.
My name is Ahadu Kifle, from Ethiopia. I am 23 years old. I graduated in B.A. at the department of management in the regular program from Bahir Dar University in July 2010. In the future I want to continue my universty masters degree in Marketing and seles management and related fields. so I need a fully funded free scholarship to develop my capacity and future career in the above disciplens.
my email mukhtaradam12@yahoo.com
Am Phyllis a BBA student at Presbyterian University of East Africa.Apart from BBA i also wish to start my CPA classes very soon.Its great that you support the needy and cause them to have a ray of hope for their future.Are there circumstances under which you sponsor university education?If not as a sponsorship can one pay for the finances once they start working?THANK YOU
GREETING IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AMEN. AM A STUDENT OF ECWA STAFF SCHOOL JOS
PLEATEAU NIGERIA,, IAM IN SS1 STUDENT I LIKE TO STUDY ABOARD, MY PARENT IS AN ENABLE TO PAY SCHOOL FEE,PLEASE AS LORD HELP YOU HELP ME.
THANKS
EMMANUEL AMOS CHIROMA
i love what you are doing i would also need help in order to join the igcse system please help
Am a university student admitted through government sponsored programme, i have a cousin sister from Moyale who is orphan and intelligent but because of lack of fees she was admitted to a district school whose mean grade has never gone beyond D(plain). i fear for her that she might get wasted, Kindly assist.
She is currently form one at Moyale girls secondary school. Kindly assist the poor girl with a scholarship so that she can transfer to a good school to fulfill her dream. she has no mother nor father.
I cant really explain her situation very well because of multiple of problem she is undergoing.
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I am a young man aged 13, a candidate of Class 8 in a Nairobi based primary school. l am academically gifted. To be frank, I am man to watch in this years’ K.C.P.E. I’m looking for funding to pursue secondary education. My family is unable to pay for me.
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am i needy student from Turkana with a mother alone . she cannot raise the school for my education. we are 3 in high school.
Lydiah Gathoni Kinuthia are my official names and currently a first year student at Kenyatta University here in Kenya pursuing a Bachelors degree in Economics and Finance. Earlier in the year 2010, I did a Diploma course in Human Resource Management at the Moi University – The Bakhita Campus in Kitale , Kenya and obtained a DISTINCTION. Between 2006 and 2009 I was at Limuru Girls School for my Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and obtained a mean grade of A-.
Since I was young, I’ve always had a dream of becoming an Accountant. Driving past our small town where we lived, my imagination would often be captured by the beautiful houses that lined the streets and it was then when I realized that I wanted to become an Accountant so I could own one. As I grew up and particularly during my high school time, I naturally excelled in subjects like Mathematics and Physics but did not fare so well in subject like Chemistry.
I guess from early on I could see that I had a leaning towards Mathematics as you shall find in my high school academic transcript on request. I know a number of peers who have done their work until university and are still unsure of what career goals they want to pursue, but for myself I knew early on that I wanted to become a competent Accountant. I was also an active member of Mathematics, Science, Environmental and Science Congress Clubs during my days in high school.
Academics alone did not shape who I am today. In school, I was also active in sports and served in the sports committee. The sports taught me invaluable lessons on life and learning. Values like independence, leadership and discipline have all been imparted into me through joining the sports. Lessons like these could only be learnt outside the confines of the classroom doors.
One of the strongest influences that I have in my life is my family. My family is made up of my parents and a brother. My family puts great value on us for having a proper education. My dad came from a humble beginning, only to become a field officer when he graduated from a local agricultural tertiary college here in Kenya . My dad never had the chance and opportunity to pursue a degree course in university but given a chance he is ready to go back to class.
Yet, despite his lack of university education, my dad had a drive to succeed in life and to provide an education to us. My dad is currently on contractual employment at a seed firm and has achieved much when it comes to taking us to school. When my parents had me and my brother, they made it their goal to give us the best education they could afford. Early on, they both instilled in us the importance and value of education in life and future.
As I grew up and saw how much sweat, toils and tears they put into sending me and my brother to school, I desired to excel in my studies. Even as I am now pursuing the four years Bachelors Degree in Economics and Finance course, I know it is a great burden and sacrifice on my parent’s part to send me to university to study. Yet I believe that they have the hope in me that I will achieve what they could not; a better education and a better life, for every generation should live better than the last.
I believe that I am indeed privileged to get the opportunity to study for the course as I am the first person in my extended family to pursue a Degree course.
Being in one of the best universities in Kenya , I certainly gain a lot in terms of my academic studies and achievements. Yet to say that all I gain from my study is just intellect would be to ignore the other facets of my education. Education is not about intellect alone, but also about the shaping and maturity of one’s character. I have never travelled overseas, therefore when I first came to college it was a very new, exciting and a bit scary experience for me. The university culture differs somewhat from the High School culture and it took some time for me to adjust to it. One thing that really challenged me was my ability to communicate with more mature people.
That itself was a mountain that I had to overcome and conquer. After 6 weeks of study at the college, I can look back and confidently say that my self-esteem in terms of my communication with mature people has been increasing by leaps and bounds. I guess it was my frequent interaction with them during lectures, group assignments and social gatherings that have enabled me to bridge the communication barrier that had held me back before this.
I’ve always wanted to become an Accountant since I know I will achieve that goal, I am setting my eyes on something bigger now, to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA – K) course during my free time. After a few years of establishing myself working at an Accounting firm, I one day intend to open my own Accounting firm, one that handles not only local projects but also international.
Becoming successful in terms of just the size of my company and wealth is just one aspect. The term ‘With great power comes great responsibility’ which has been made popular by the Spiderman movies comes into mind as I want to give back a portion of my success to the community and society at large. I hope to be able to contribute my services as an Accountant to help out people who have not been so fortunate like I am soon to be.
My parents did not start with much but accomplished a lot; therefore I myself too want to be independent and not rely too much on them. Some of my peers may take varsity life as a time to party and have fun, and personally I have nothing against that, but I see life not just at this present time but also try to plan for my future.
Sometimes it breaks my heart when I see the kind of trouble my parents go through to have me and my brother get the best education and food on the table. When I finish my education and get a good job, I will ensure my parents enjoy some comfort in old age. This I promise them.
I believe that getting a good education and good grades will give me a good springboard to launch my corporate career. Hard times will definitely come, but I believe that perseverance and a belief in Jehovah God will get me through it all. In summary though I will be 20 years old by December 2011, I am no longer able to support my university studies due to financial constraints and that my family financial needs continue to grow as my brother is also in primary school and is to join high school come the year 2012.
In view of this, I would like to request your good office for financial assistance or link me to any organisation you think can be of help to me so that I can raise Ksh 50,000/= (Equivalent of $550) per one academic year and reading materials so I could be able to continue my degree studies. This is not only for my professional growth but also to upgrade and enhance my skills to suit the dynamic changing system.
I can be contacted on my dad’s cell phone number +254 722 368 848 or through his email address berrykn@yahoo.com.
Before I end off, I would like to express gratitude to organisation for giving many applicants due consideration.
I am hoping for your positive response about the matter.
Best regards and thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed)
Lydiah Gathoni Kinuthia
I have a housegirl who is interested in going back to school. She dropped out of school last year after she was impregnated by a close family friend man. She gave birth but unfortunately the baby died early this year. The mother has been forcing her to get married to the guy whom the girl really hates with passion for having cut short her education. She bursts into tears whenever she narrates this story to me.
This girl ran away from her village home in search of a job and that is how she landed into my house in April. She did disclose to me that she wants to work and save enough money so that she can go back to school. This she has well demontrated by buying form three text books and reading whenever she has finished her duties. She is so determined and just wants to go back to school. I really feel for her when I meet her reading the text books at night in her bedroom with legs dipped into cold water. She is just so focused.
The only challenge is that she cannot go back home and school, as the mother who is a single mother insists she has to get married and she should not dare mention school in her house. That is why she run away from her village home.
I want to help this girl go back to school but may not be able to meet her school fees.
Please extend any help to her. I really want to see her achieve her vision/dream.
Your help will be highly appreciated. Lets help this girl and God will bless you.
Regards,
Maggie
hello,am Lewis and an studying law at Africa Nazarene university 1st year and my sponsor just went abroad and stopped paying for me am begging for a well wishr to assist me not to stop what i had started. my no is 0718262673
Dear Friends .Thanks for the work of offering scholarships especialy to girl child. I am a form 3 student @ Bishop Mazzold sec school. I am real ineed of your sponsor support. How can i be helped.Thanks.
Heartspring Orphanage School
Project Information
Heartspring School and orphanage is located in Homa Bay district, Nyanza province in the Republic of Kenya. The organization was started in 2002 to offer wholesome, all round education to the poor, orphans and vulnerable children in the Kager community. The School is a Christian but non denomination based facility managed and run on Christian values.
About us
In 2002 Mr. Tom Muga, a determined village school teacher opened the school with a donation of 20 Kroner donated by a Norwegian missionary, with just five students and one teacher. Muga’s vision ‘to fight poverty through education’ was born from his interaction with poor and vulnerable children who would miss school due to lack of food and other basic needs. The communities are struggling with poverty, HIV pandemic and drought.
Over the years, from a humble beginning, the facility has developed to a full primary school, an orphanage with 80 orphans in our care and a small clinic. We plan to open a secondary school in the near future. Heartspring offers a high quality education to children from poorest of the poor families in the area. Without a sponsorship these children would go back to streets and would be struggling to escape the vicious cycle of poverty. Sponsors and donors across the world cover the cost of student’s tuition, books, uniform, stationery, transport, excursions, meals and boarding depending on the donors’ interest of choice.
Support Us
Donate to our cause. Your donation goes 100% to the children to support the areas listed above. One can choose to support one children or a class, or sponsor one of the projects at the centre e.g. building a classroom, dormitory, a farm, school bus, school supplies etc. We accept donations from individuals, families, schools, businesses, foundations, trusts, churches and Rotary clubs. Whether it is $10 or $10,000, every donation makes a difference to a life in Kenya. Every cent, shilling or pound goes directly towards the maintenance, development or running of the centre and is greatly appreciated.
Every sponsor receives a personal letter, electronic progress reports, and pictures, giving detailed developments throughout the years.
Friends of Heartspring
Friends of Heartspring, is a program for those willing to support the school and the orphanage by raising awareness. As we do not spend donated funds on advertising, we rely on our friends to spread the word. This we believe will be our fundamental vehicle to success. It is simple! Each friend pledges to hold informative, information events, whether it be a few friends around for dinner or a larger function. We will provide you with information packages.
Visit Us
If you would like to join the global support network that has turned Muga’s dream into a reality, please contact us at once.
Direction
Fly to JKIA Airport, Nairobi. You will then take a bus to Homa Bay to the west of Kenya. You will then be collected to the orphanage. You can as well choose to connect flights from Nairobi to Kisumu and then take a matatu (taxi van) to Homa Bay.
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School Term dates
It will be better to visit us during school vocation months so you will have enough time with the children. Vocation months are August, December and April.
Contact Us
Mail: Heartspring Orphanage and School
P.O.Box 638
40300 Homa Bay
Kenya
Emai: heartspring2002@gmail.com
Phone Intl.: (+254) 724 491 015
Contact director.
Tom Muga
Email: tmheartspring@yahoo.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
Lydiah Gathoni is my official names and currently a student at Kenyatta University here in Kenya pursuing a Bachelors degree in Economics and Finance. Earlier in the year 2010, I did a Diploma course in Human Resource Management at the Moi University – The Bakhita Campus in Kitale, Kenya and obtained a DISTINCTION on completion. Between 2006 and 2009 I was at Limuru Girls School for my Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and obtained a mean grade of A-.
Since I was young, I’ve always had a dream of becoming an Accountant. Driving past our small town where I lived, my imagination would often be captured by the beautiful houses that lined the streets and it was then when I realized that I wanted to become an Accountant so I could own one. As I grew up and particularly during my high school time, I naturally excelled in subjects like Mathematics and Physics but did not fare so well in subject like Chemistry.
I guess from early on I could see that I had a leaning towards Mathematics as you shall find in my academic transcript on request. I know a number of peers who have done their work until university, are still unsure of what career they want to pursue, but for myself I knew early on that I wanted to become an Accountant. I was also an active member of Mathematics, Science, Environmental and Science Congress Clubs.
Academics alone did not shape who I am today. In school, I was very active in sports and served in the sports committee. The sports taught me invaluable lessons on life and learning. Values like independence, leadership and discipline have all been imparted into me through joining the sports. Lessons like these could only be learnt outside the confines of the classroom doors.
One of the strongest influences that I have in my life is my family. My family is made up of my parents and a brother. My family puts great value on us for having a proper education. My dad came from a humble beginning, only to become a field officer when he graduated from a local agricultural tertiary college here in Kenya. My dad never had the chance and opportunity to pursue a degree course in university but given a chance he is ready to go back to class.
Yet, despite his lack of higher education, my dad had a drive to succeed in life and to provide an education to his family. My dad is currently on contractual employment at Kenya Seed Company Ltd, and he has achieved much since starting out as a technical officer. When my parents had me and my brother, they made it their goal to give us the best education that they could afford. Early on, they both instilled in us the importance and values of education in life.
As I grew up and saw how much sweat, toils and tears they put into sending me and my brother to school, I desired to excel in my studies. Even as I am now pursuing and studying the first of the four year Bachelors degree course in Economics and Finance, I know it is a great burden and sacrifice on my parent’s part to send me to university to study and my brother to high school come 2012.
Yet I believe that they have the hope in me and my brother that we will achieve what they could not; a better education and a better life, for every generation should live better than the last. I believe that I am indeed privileged to get the opportunity to study the four year Bachelors degree in Economics and Finance course as I am the first person in my extended family to pursue a degree course. Being in one of the best universities in Kenya, I certainly gain a lot in terms of my academic studies and achievements. Yet to say that all I gain from my studies is just intellect would be to ignore the other facets of my education. Education is not about intellect alone, but also about the shaping and maturity of one’s character. I have never traveled overseas, therefore when I first came to college it was a very new, exciting and a bit scary experience for me. The university culture differs somewhat from the High School culture and it took some time to adjust to it. One thing that really challenged me was my ability to communicate with more mature people.
That itself was a mountain that I had to overcome and conquer. After 6 weeks of study at the university, I can look back and confidently say that my self-esteem in terms of my communication with mature people has been increasing by leaps and bounds. I guess it was my frequent interaction with them during lectures, group assignments and social gatherings that have enabled me to bridge the communication barrier that had held me back before.
I’ve always wanted to become an Accountant since I know I will achieve that goal, I am setting my eyes on something bigger now to also study for C.P.A (Certified Public Accountant). After a few years of establishing myself working at an Accounting firm, I one day intend to open my own Accounting firm, one that handles not only local projects but also international.
Becoming successful in terms of just the size of my company and wealth is just one aspect. The term ‘With great power comes great responsibility’ which has been made popular by the Spiderman movies comes into mind as I want to give back a portion of my success to the community and society at large. I hope to be able to contribute my services as an Accountant to help out people who have not been so fortunate like I am soon to be.
My parents did not start with much but accomplished a lot; therefore I myself too want to be independent and not rely too much on them. Some of my peers may take university life as a time to party and have fun, and personally I have nothing against that, but I see life not just at this present time but also try to plan for my future.
I believe that getting a good education and good grades will give me a good springboard to launch my corporate career. Hard times will definitely come, but I believe that perseverance and belief in Jehovah God will get me through it all. In summary, I will be 20 years old by December 2011, I am no longer able to support my university studies due to financial constraints and that my family financial needs continue to grow as my brother is to join high school come the year 2012 whereas my parents are now saving for the same.
In view of this, I would like to request your good office for financial assistance or link me to any organisation you think can be of help to me so that I could be able to continue with my degree studies. This is not only for my professional growth but also to upgrade and enhance my skills to suit the dynamic changing system.
I can be contacted on my dad’s cell phone number +254 722 368 848 or through his email address berrykinuthia@yahoo.com.
Before I end off, I would like to express gratitude to EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS for giving many applicants due consideration.
I am hoping for your positive and kind response about the matter.
Best regards and thank you very much in advance.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed)
Lydiah Gathoni Kinuthia.
Am mohamed abdirahman from mandera. I have finished my primary education and am looking forward to join one of the best national schools in our country but my parents can’t afford the school fees. The recent exam i have done, my marks was 352. Please assist me. Thanks.
I Gathayo Asma Nyambura (Index No.110135004)do hereby register my wish to find sponsor my through secondary education.I am 14years old girl who sat for KCPE 2011 and attained 392 marks. My parents are unable to cater for education. Though my uncles contacts I will be able to communicate with my new sponsor.
Thank you in advance.
Asma
box 986, Ukunda.
Tel. 0725 437143
Am an orphan and my guardians are unable to pay my secondary education I scored 332 marks in KCPE this year.
my name is hussein from wajir district, northeastern part of kenya. i am currently in my first year of secondery education in wajir but school fees debt seems to discourage my education continuity. i am from poor family and only educated one among the family. sometimes tears fall down to my cheeks when i see how things are going for me. please your assistances will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.
my name is John n kamau from Ruiru. i have a very bright boy called Edwin nganga.He sat for his k.c.p.e exam 2011 scoring 307 marks.currently am jobless and no capital to start a small business.am appealing to well wisher to support him to continue with study .MY CONTACTS ARE 0724 893 420.THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
I am a bright boy who scored 347marks in the kcpe exam.I have no father and my mother has struggled alot to pay my school fees.
am Alice Kobusinge,am looking an organisation which can assist me support Orphan because i have my land which i bought to start up the orphanage school but i still lack money for building the infrastructure so that i can be able to support them effectively.so am requesting for help from any one concerned .i have choose to support the orphans because i was one of them but i was being pulled by some one to reach were i am so i fill i have to help them because i know how hard it is ,i my self i didn’t complete my studies due to lack of school fees .so far i have managed to pay school fees for three children who are know in secondary schools but i really need your support.may God bless you for your giving hearts.thank you.
What a vision,making this site available.Im sure many have got aid thru this.GOD BLESS.IM SO TOUCHED BY WHAT I HAVE READ ABOUT NEEDY STUDENTS AND WISHED SOMETHING IS UNDERWAY TO ANSWER TO THOSE DESPERATE CALLS.I AM USING MY DADS PHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO AIR MY PLIGHT.I AM DORCAS SYOMBUA MWANIKI,age16yrs,a for 4 student,MBITINI GIRLS school in KITUI,i scored 338 marks in 2008 KCPE to join this school,second born in a family of 6,and my elder brother in form 2.Many times i have to stay out of school for lack of school fees that resulted to doing a class repeat ‘form 2′having been away fo two terms in 2009.My parents are unemployed and my ailing mother plus femine and drought biting the worst way.Out of kshs 31,000 for this final year im sending only ksh 2000.Being my final year this is worrying.With all that my perfomance leads me to university.We dear plead for your suport at this point in time.I am determined to excel in life and this is my stepping stone.MY VISION IS TO HELP THE NEEDY LIKE ME.Pls avail this with all details to wellwishers for my sake.All details can be availed by my father and school administration anytime.Use that my fathers email address and GOD BLESS YOU .
Am lewis and I’m a 15 year old boy.I did the national exams(KCPE) on the year 2011 and scored 352 marks.Although I learnt at a private school,my parents cannot afford in paying for the secondry school education(fees).
Thank you for the wonderful job your office are doing .I am jobless , with no capital to start a business with 3 going school children.My second did KCPE 2011 with374 marks I unable to make him prosper or furthening his secondary education.I want your organisation to see whatever assist you can offer for his advancement.I hope to hear from you agai.
hi,Am a13 year old boy called Erickson Odiaga.isat for my kcpe in 2011 at scred aggregate points of 357.i come from aneedy family background that are unable to cater for my fees despite being selected in one of the provincial secondary schools.i currently lives with my brother in law who is amanual worker that can raise our daily upkeep only and i would wish anyone to support me fulfil my dreams.contact my brother in law on 0705095625
am a student at a high school in meru.my dream is to do civil engeering after school but my parent are not financially stable.please i would have appreciated if some one could help me reach my goal.thank you.
thank you for good works of donors.l kindly request for donations for construction of classes,staffroom,science laboratory and more so to fence the school compound.this is a least list of many challenges the school is facing.as it stands now less than 5 parents of about 80 parents are in formal employment.its a pathetic state to explain our survival status!
Hello my name is laurah wekesa i have two twin brothers that are not in school because my family cant raise the money to take them back to school please can you help me know how to apply for a scholarship for them they are in class seven
Please help raise my school fees.I had performed well in last years KCPE where I managed to scoop 352 marks.Ive been called for admission in a Provincial Secondary at Meru called Mikinduri Girls.I recently lost my breadwinner.Kindly help me.
im LENARUM NENE FROM SAMBURU COUNTY I HAVE A BROTHER WHO SAT FOR KCPE 2011 AND ADMITTED TO DISTRICT SCHOOL IN SAMBURU COUNTY.HE HAS TO WAIT UNTILL FURTHER NOTICE UP TO TIME MONEY WILL BE FOUND KINDLY ASSIST HIM IF POSSIBLE.THANKS AND GOD BLESS
I appreciate the good work you are doing. I’m a first born in a family of five, raised from a very poor background. I have a huge burden of raising school fees for my sister who is in Form 3- at Mirithu secondary school and for my brother who was admitted in one of provincial school after attaining 336 marks in 2011 KCPE. Kindly assist. Please contact 0721783754. Thank you.