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Providing a Future for Nomadic & Street Children
Kenya

These young women know that education is the
key to their future.

Some cultural traditions regard children who become fatherless through either death or divorce orphans. Considered burdens to their extended families who must now take care of them, many are at risk of being homeless. Other children in rural communities must leave their families, disrupting a way of life that depends on every member to maintain livestock, the family’s main source of financial security. Education is perceived as a ‘luxury’ when survival is the highest priority. Without private, charitable resources, continuing their education would be impossible.

These organizations will share project proceeds: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES(EO) and NOMADIC KENYAN CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL FUND (NKCEF) bring hope through education. They recruit, select and provide financial and emotional support for students –especially girls--who are motivated to complete their secondary education. A $550 scholarship may include locating appropriate boarding schools for each student as well as tuition that includes lodging, food, fees, books, and uniforms. Perhaps most importantly, surrogate parents give these children a family that cares. Each year, the agencies’ combined efforts impact thousands of students and families.

$25 - One share tuition/support: food, shelter, clothing, medical, education, surrogate parents
$4 - One day of support for one student

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