Picture 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.
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EFAC’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.
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In a remarkable collaboration between two organizations, NABU and Education For All Children (EFAC), the true power of community service was demonstrated through the NABU-EFAC Literacy Champions initiative. This initiative saw EFAC scholars returning to their former primary schools, armed with the NABU App, to conduct reading sessions and establish book reading clubs.
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Portsmouth, NH - November 1, 2023 - Education For All Children (EFAC), a nonprofit organization that is disrupting poverty in Kenya by delivering a comprehensive education-to-employment program, is thrilled to announce that it received an endowment gift of $1.2 million from an anonymous family foundation.
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October 6th marked a special day for the 25 recent EFAC graduates. These newly minted EFAC Fellows completed their Wezesha Journey and are now headed into the world of work to continue their path toward success as leaders and changemakers!
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Education For All Children (EFAC) recently welcomed Boston Celtics player and founder of The 7uice Foundation Jaylen Brown at one of their annual workshops. An exceptional athlete and social justice advocate, Brown set a goal to expand his footprint as a global citizen in 2023. The synergy between the two organizations led to this initial engagement with EFAC Scholars in Kenya.
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Lydia 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.
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Thanks to EFAC’s partnership with NABU, the most recent class of students to join post-secondary were busy giving back while they waited to join university. NABU aims to eradicate illiteracy through creation and distribution of authentic mother-tongue children's books and community engagement.
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EFAC Scholars recently attended the annual Wezesha Workshop for scholars graduating from EFAC’s 8-year program! The week-long workshop focused on career readiness, networking, and practical skill-building to prepare them for life after post-secondary school. Thanks to the many professional mentors and presenters who joined us to send our scholars on the next phase of their journey with confidence!
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Meet 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.
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The 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.
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Congratulations to these 88 EFAC Scholars on taking the next step toward post-secondary education! The 4-week Bridge-to-College workshop was engaging, educational and fun! Many thanks to the students, volunteers and staff for making the workshop a success.
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As 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.
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EFAC Scholars Willis Oyugi and Abigail Hadassa participated in an interview with Benson, EFAC Program Manager, on the KTN (Kenya Television Network). The segment, "Dau La Elimu" ("News on Education", or literally, "A boat for education" in Swahili), was hosted by reporter Frank Otieno.
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The EFAC community gathered on October 10, 2022 to celebrate this year’s program graduates! The event was filled with music and celebration as 32 EFAC Scholars crossed the stage to mark the completion of their Wezesha Journey and enter the workforce as confident, capable young professionals.
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My career journey began in high school after discovering my passion for working with communities. I want to use my professional knowledge and skills to help people make the most of their own abilities and empower them to be the best they can be. Becoming a social worker is not just a career to me, it is a vocation.
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Evelyne joined EFAC in 2015 and attended Naivasha Girls School. She recently graduated from Cooperative University College of Kenya with a diploma in Public Relations.
I can’t really compare the person that I am now to the person I was 7 years ago. Probably I would not have accessed my secondary and college education and EFAC made that possible for me.
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Enjoy this performance by EFAC Scholar Cynthia Reckline. Her inspiring spoken word piece not only displays her talent with the English language, but also her passion for the opportunity EFAC provides.
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We 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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Education For All Children (EFAC) is pleased to welcome Matt Gianino, MBA as its U.S. Executive Director. Matt will lead U.S. operations and fundraising efforts as EFAC prepares to celebrate 15 years of impact in 2023 and plans for its next phase of growth well into the future.
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