Education Sponsorship – Educating Kibera’s Children
Change a child’s life for less than the cost of a coffee per day
Women For Women In Africa helps with the education of children in a number of ways. This includes the complete funding of children for their primary and secondary education – many of whom are orphans.
Our sponsorship program covers the costs for their uniform, shoes, books, stationery, any necessary medical and dental treatment, lunch for those at day schools, transport to and from school and boarding fees for those who attend boarding school.
Boarding schools provide the best education opportunity. It’s a safe haven, away from the risks that are so prevalent in Kibera. There’s a warm bed in which to sleep, 3 meals a day, toilet facilities and electricity so they can continue to study when the sun’s gone down. Not only do they get a vital education, but they become aware of the opportunities that are out there – opportunities they can strive to achieve through education.
There are currently over 222 children who are benefiting in some way from the primary and secondary education provided by Women For Women In Africa.
Hear from one of our students Felista
Sponsoring a child’s education is as rewarding for the sponsor as it is beneficial for the child. Below, a few words from Lauren on the impact of sponsoring Samantha
“Sponsoring Samantha through her primary and secondary education has been a joy and ever rewarding. Letters come regularly and are packed with vibrant descriptions of her schooling and family life. Samantha’s passion for education and her gratitude for the opportunities that WKW and sponsorship is evident in all her communication.
As my own children have grown they have also been fascinated by Samantha’s letters and experiences, and grown an appreciation of the different experiences children around the world face. Sponsoring Samantha has been a shared family experience for which we are all grateful “ – Lauren Turnbull
It is not only the children who benefit. A child’s education impacts on the entire family and community they live in.
Alfred – a parent, so grateful for his child’s education.
Post-Secondary Education and Opportunities.
Those who gain the necessary exam results in their high school exams can, in some cases, gain government funding to attend university. This is paid back at a later date when they enter employment.
However, this funding is few and far between, and every child wants to continue their education.
University education is expensive, and many of our students have successfully undertaken or are undertaking courses with the ongoing support of their sponsors. These courses range from short Certificate courses to Diplomas and Degrees.
We are delighted and proud of how many of our students have been able to graduate with university and tertiary degrees.
Click below to hear from one of our graduates Seleina.
But even for those who can’t go onto university, high school education provides so much;
- The exposure to a better life instills a further spirit of determination to get out of Kibera.
- Many seek and gain employment.
- Others learn skills such as catering, hairdressing, nursing and business studies or other manual labour. Finding a job such as this often means a person can fund themselves through university.
High school education opens their eyes to the opportunities that exist.
