A renowned environmentalist: That was the path I envisioned for myself, but after my KCPE exams, I wasn't sure if I could pursue my dreams or if they were out of reach. My parents, who are cobblers with a small retail shop, couldn’t afford to support the next level of education. They had already sold all our livestock the previous year to pay for my older brother’s boarding school fees.
Read MoreIt excites me to see that we, as a society, are getting to a place where what I have to offer is considered more than who or what I am. A round of applause for social change as we celebrate all women and girls in science across the world, we deserve it.
Read MoreEFAC didn't just support my education; it nurtured my dreams and aspirations. Their unwavering commitment to the vision of "educate, elevate, and employ" has been the driving force behind my journey. As I prepare to step into the next phase of my academic journey, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities EFAC has provided.
Read MoreSeeing that bright future in a girl who didn’t know how the trajectory of her life would be and providing the light so that she could start her journey still amazes me. It has been a journey of guidance, love and support to ensure that my dreams were achieved.
Read MorePicture this: a young boy, me, Marko Ewoi, born and raised in the vast, sun-soaked plains of Samburu, Kenya. Education wasn't a distant dream; it was a mirage shimmering on the horizon. But then, like a bolt from the blue, came EFAC - the Education for All Children program.
Read MoreEFAC’s focus on community engagement has instilled in me a deep sense of empathy and social responsibility. Through community service, I have had the privilege of making a positive impact on those in need and have developed a true understanding of the importance of giving back to society.
Read MoreLydia Wambui is part of EFAC’s Wezesha Class of 2023, currently completing her Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Arts and Films Technology) course at Kenyatta University. Hers is a journey from silence to empowerment, as she made her way from being teased for her voice and not being heard over her siblings to becoming a self-assured EFAC Scholar.
Read MoreMeet EFAC Scholar Maxwel Ochieng, a determined and passionate individual, currently pursuing his dreams as a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering student at KCA University and also recently earned a Certification in DevOps Engineering.
Read MoreThe beauty of our scholars’ stories is that they all speak to resilience and commitment; that our backgrounds do not have to define our future.
I am Jared Vincent. Having stayed with my maternal grandmother until I was joining class three, I finally moved in with my dad in Nairobi after my mum’s death. I was enrolled in school but had to repeat a year to improve my English and Swahili.
Read MoreAs part of the EFAC Wezesha Journey, students commit to a 3-month self-directed community service project between the end of high school and the beginning of university.
As I was looking for a place to volunteer during the 3 month break as I awaited to join university, I searched for opportunities in several organizations including health facilities and schools, but finally my mind decided to settle on a library set-up.
Read MoreWe asked EFAC Scholar and current communications work-study student, Hariet Mwangi, to reflect on the impact of the August 2022 Presidential Elections in Kenya. Hariet is currently in her third year of studies at Technical University of Kenya in Nairobi. She is working toward a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications.
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