Education
Why Education
In the dynamic landscape of Kenya's educational sphere, tackling issues like healthcare, poverty, unemployment, teenage pregnancies and human rights demands a foundational solution: Education for every child in need. Education serves as the cornerstone, not only in fostering individual empowerment but also in cultivating the seeds of responsible citizenship, both nationally and globally.
Enshrined in the 2010 Kenyan constitution, the Right to Education mandates free and compulsory basic education for all children, signaling a pivotal commitment to equitable access to education. However, even after a decade, the educational journeys for some Kenyan children remain fraught with challenges. Socio-economic disparities among parents and systemic deficiencies within educational institutions present formidable barriers, impeding countless children from accessing quality education.
What we do
AECA’s flagship programme “Elimu Bora Programme” works with the objective of empowering underprivileged children by providing access to education, nutrition, and wellness support. The programme is well aligned with the Basic education Act, and the SDG Goal 4 (Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all). Elimu Programme works with children (6-18 years) living in difficult circumstances, children from poor families, differently abled children, abandoned and street children, and children living in remote villages and hard to reach areas.
Our Approach
Improving learnig Outcomes
a. Curriculum Based Learning
b. STEM & Experiential Learning
c. Digital Learning Solutions
d. Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities
e. Nutrition and Healthcare Support
Creating Enabling Learning Envirinment
a. Infrastructure Development
b. Using Building as Learning Aid (BALA)
c. Solar Panels for Alternative Power
d. Refurbishment of Classrooms & Science Labs
e. Setting up STEM Labs, Libraries, Numeracy Labs
Capacity Building of Teachers
a. Classroom Management
b. Subject Specific Knowledge
c. Child Pedagogy and Wellbeing
d. Teaching Learning Tools
e. Use of Digital Tools
Community Engagement
a. Engaging Local Stakeholders
b. Parent Teachers Associations
c. School Management Communities
Impact 2022-2023
213 +
Children received quality education through sponsorship
34+
Girls received vocational training and support
6+
Schools benefitted through infrastructure support
571+
Children received school remedial support
21+
Children benefitted from accelerated learning for school re-integration
9+
Students received external scholarship support for higher education
Stories Of Change
My father died when I was four years old. My mother was remarried soon thereafter. My new Dad was not kind to me and mistreated me badly besides being an alcoholic. Each morning I was besides my mother who toiled in farms to provide for me. One day at while in class 3 ,I was sent by my step father to go buy him a cigarette at the nearby shop. Unfortunately, I lost the money on my way to the shop. When I reported this to my Dad, he beat me mercilessly and chased me away. I ran away from home and went to leave in the streets of Homa Bay Town. For two weeks my mother couldn’t find me.When AECA came to rescue children in the streets, I was one of them. I was reunited with my mother who is now single and today am in grade 7 happily sponsored by AECA
I started out as very unlucky kid. I lost my Dad when I was only 8 years old, and as if that wasn’t enough my mother soon followed. All these happened immediately after I joined my first school. I lived with my dad’s brother who unfortunately passed on 2 years later. The going was so tough, that I had to drop out at grade 7 to find work to support myself and my adoptive mother who was slowly losing her eye sight due to a stubborn cataract. Thanks to AECA.They sponsored me, went back to school and today am in my third year at the University.
I am the 4th born in a family of 9.My father died when I was 10.I dropped out of school at Class 7 due to an early pregnancy. I was soon forced into an early marriage since I couldn’t support myself and to run away from the shame at home. When AECA people heard of my story, they came for me. I soon learnt that I was HIV positive. I lost all hope of a fruitful life. I hid my tears but I cried bitterly inside, until teacher of AECA told me,.” we are not going to abandon you, but together find a solution and give me somewhere to start from.” Through numerous counseling and social support, I was able to find some renewed hope. They also enrolled me for a tailoring course and am now a tailor owning 3 machines and employing 2 helpers. I am able to take care of my two children and occasionally support my mother.