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.
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 MoreCongratulations 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.
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 MoreEFAC 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreEvelyne 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.
Read MoreEnjoy 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.
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.
Read MoreEducation 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.
Read MoreFor 3 weeks in May, 88 EFAC scholars gathered in Nairobi for the annual Bridge-to-College Workshop. This group of scholars are from the class of students that graduated from high school in April, sat for their high school exit exams (KCSE) for a month, and just recently began university.
Read MorePassionate entrepreneur and EFAC supporter Jed Van Sciver recently visited Kenya. In addition to asking him about the many trip highlights, we focused on the entrepreneurship workshop Jed held for EFAC scholars during the Bridge-to-College Workshop, encouraging them to think critically and creatively to imagine a business that provides a solution to a current problem.
Read MoreEFAC Alumnus Collins Owino describes the importance of developing meaningful mentorship relationships and building your networks.
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