Jefferson loves secondary school, but he is close to being sent home if we are not able to find a sponsor to support his school fees.
Previously, the family endured some very difficult times as a result of domestic violence. However, we are delighted to say that they are now living in a safe new home thanks to GEF volunteers who built them a house last year. Although this alleviated the pressure of rental costs, due to a physical disability, it is very challenging for him mum to find enough work to raise the funds for Jefferson and his 3 siblings’ basic needs.
Jefferson’s performance in secondary has been positive. He told us that his new school is a good environment for learning and that the teachers are very supportive. He has also made some new friends which makes him happy.
By sponsoring Jefferson’s education for £35 per month, you will be giving him the chance to attend and complete secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards his public-school fees, uniform, shoes, books, boarding, school meals and stationery. You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us.
Please email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org if you are interested in supporting Jefferson, or to find out more about this campaign and the work GEF do follow the link in our bio 🔗
#12days12futures #Day3
Previously, the family endured some very difficult times as a result of domestic violence. However, we are delighted to say that they are now living in a safe new home thanks to GEF volunteers who built them a house last year. Although this alleviated the pressure of rental costs, due to a physical disability, it is very challenging for him mum to find enough work to raise the funds for Jefferson and his 3 siblings’ basic needs.
Jefferson’s performance in secondary has been positive. He told us that his new school is a good environment for learning and that the teachers are very supportive. He has also made some new friends which makes him happy.
By sponsoring Jefferson’s education for £35 per month, you will be giving him the chance to attend and complete secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards his public-school fees, uniform, shoes, books, boarding, school meals and stationery. You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us.
Please email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org if you are interested in supporting Jefferson, or to find out more about this campaign and the work GEF do follow the link in our bio 🔗
#12days12futures #Day3
Joy lost her dad during the Covid-19 pandemic and since then life has been very difficult.
Due to health challenges, the work opportunities available to Joy’s mum, Lucy, are limited and when work is available, long days pay the equivalent of £2. This makes it extremely difficult for her to afford Joy and her 2 siblings’ education and food.
Lucy’s main wish is for her children to be able to receive a consistent education without them being sent home due to a lack of fees.
By sponsoring Joy’s education for £35 per month, you will be giving her the chance to attend and complete pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards her public-school fees, uniform, shoes, books, school meals and stationery. You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us.
Please email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org if you are interested in supporting Joy, or to find out more about this campaign and the work GEF do follow the link in the comments 🔗
#12Days12Futures #Day2
Due to health challenges, the work opportunities available to Joy’s mum, Lucy, are limited and when work is available, long days pay the equivalent of £2. This makes it extremely difficult for her to afford Joy and her 2 siblings’ education and food.
Lucy’s main wish is for her children to be able to receive a consistent education without them being sent home due to a lack of fees.
By sponsoring Joy’s education for £35 per month, you will be giving her the chance to attend and complete pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards her public-school fees, uniform, shoes, books, school meals and stationery. You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us.
Please email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org if you are interested in supporting Joy, or to find out more about this campaign and the work GEF do follow the link in the comments 🔗
#12Days12Futures #Day2
Philomena lost her mum in a tragic road accident and ever since then has been regularly sent home from school due to a lack of fees and often goes to sleep hungry.
Since losing their mum, Philomena and her four siblings have lived with their grandmother and depend on her small income from irregular jobs around their village. However, the unreliable nature of this work means it is impossible for her to afford the children’s basic needs such as education and food.
If we can find a sponsor for Philomena’s education, it would alleviate some of the financial pressure on her grandmother and enable her to concentrate on providing food and other basic needs.
By sponsoring Philomena’s education for £35 per month, you will be giving her the chance to attend and complete primary, secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards her public-school fees, uniform, shoes, books, school meals, stationery and female menstrual care products when required. You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us.
Please email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org if you are interested in supporting Philomena, or to find out more about this campaign and the work GEF do follow the link in comments below 🔗
#12Days12Futures #Day1
Since losing their mum, Philomena and her four siblings have lived with their grandmother and depend on her small income from irregular jobs around their village. However, the unreliable nature of this work means it is impossible for her to afford the children’s basic needs such as education and food.
If we can find a sponsor for Philomena’s education, it would alleviate some of the financial pressure on her grandmother and enable her to concentrate on providing food and other basic needs.
By sponsoring Philomena’s education for £35 per month, you will be giving her the chance to attend and complete primary, secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards her public-school fees, uniform, shoes, books, school meals, stationery and female menstrual care products when required. You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us.
Please email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org if you are interested in supporting Philomena, or to find out more about this campaign and the work GEF do follow the link in comments below 🔗
#12Days12Futures #Day1
What was your favourite subject at school?
For Emmanual, he’s passionate about art 🎨
Every child should be given the opportunity of an education to learn, develop and thrive along the career path they hope to follow in later years.
That’s why GEF support children’s education by offering scholarships to those who are unable to afford school fees in Kenya.
#artclass
#educationforall
For Emmanual, he’s passionate about art 🎨
Every child should be given the opportunity of an education to learn, develop and thrive along the career path they hope to follow in later years.
That’s why GEF support children’s education by offering scholarships to those who are unable to afford school fees in Kenya.
#artclass
#educationforall
It always amazes us how much joy sponsors and sponsored children get through their connection from our Sponsor a Child Programme. 🥰
Some children have been supported for 10 years by the same person, while some are just being introduced. No matter the stage in the journey we always see the same enthusiasm from both sides 🧡 From a sponsor’s desire to see a child have the opportunity to go to school 📚, to the boy or girl who wants to show they can work hard and overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.
Thank you Emma & Phil for brightening up Alice’s day last week with her birthday card and kind gifts. ❤️
#sponsorachild
#educationchangeseverythingmuch
Some children have been supported for 10 years by the same person, while some are just being introduced. No matter the stage in the journey we always see the same enthusiasm from both sides 🧡 From a sponsor’s desire to see a child have the opportunity to go to school 📚, to the boy or girl who wants to show they can work hard and overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.
Thank you Emma & Phil for brightening up Alice’s day last week with her birthday card and kind gifts. ❤️
#sponsorachild
#educationchangeseverythingmuch
Photos from Gathimba Edwards Foundation's post
Iten : the Home of Champions
The school holidays are underway in Kenya but that isn’t stopping the children from making use of our Iten and Karatina libraries.
These libraries offer vital resources for the community while giving children a safe space to read and study. 📚
Both spaces are attached to our offices in both towns. They double up as rooms for some of our seminars, counselling and meetings with children and their families.
#readingtime
#safehaven
#communityproject
These libraries offer vital resources for the community while giving children a safe space to read and study. 📚
Both spaces are attached to our offices in both towns. They double up as rooms for some of our seminars, counselling and meetings with children and their families.
#readingtime
#safehaven
#communityproject
