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When we first set out 10 years ago to fundraise for the mattresses and school fees of 22 children at Pavilion Village, we never imagined where it would lead. 🧡

We are proud to have supported over 650 children through education; 274 have completed primary, 191 have completed secondary and 72 have completed college/university. 🤩

Many have gone on to find work in fields such as medicine, beauty therapy, engineering, hospitality, carpentry, retail and the military. All of this simply would not have been possible without our wonderful child sponsors. Thank you! 🙏🏻

📸 : image taken at a career guidance seminar in autumn 2024 when 3 GEF graduates, Mercy, Perpetua & Samuel joined our staff to speak to current secondary school students.

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Did you know GEF’s sponsor a child programme supports children of all ages and levels of education; from nursery through to university. 👩🏾‍🎓📚

Your monthly donation pays their school fees, but it also enables us to purchase their school supplies, uniform, menstrual care products for girls, and accommodation costs for college and university students living away from home. 🧡

Most importantly for £35 per month (£1.16 per day), you can make a profound difference in the life of a child, enabling them to access an education that can shape their future.

We are incredibly proud of students like Anita, Elvis, Sandra, and Rodgers, who are committed to their education and striving to achieve their goals.

Consider joining us in making a difference!

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At only 6 years old Tianah has had a challenging start to life.

She was born with complications which the doctors confirmed in her first year was connected to a calcium deficiency. Now she must take daily supplements which costs her parents £8 per week; far beyond their weekly earnings. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to get the medicine due to cost which leads to Tianah becoming unwell and missing school. 📚

Previously their mother worked tirelessly at a cleaning job however she became asthmatic due to the use of various detergents which added another burden to the family. Currently in addition to the casual work their father tries to get, their mother runs a small stall selling fruits. With an older child in secondary school and Tianah and her twin brother now in primary one, it is a constant battle for their parents to afford the care and basic needs. 🍲

Despite their difficulties Tianah always has a smile on her face and loves when she gets to go to school. GEF are looking for a sponsor to support Tianah’s school fees which is turn will alleviate the burden for the family who can them focus their income on home care. 🧡

In addition to Tianah’s fees, your monthly sponsorship of £35 covers uniforms, books, shoes, stationery, access to school meals and menstrual care products when required. 🥰
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You will receive an end of year school performance and general update along with a photo from us and have the chance to meet her should you come on one of our Kenya House Building (next one 2026) trips to Kenya. 🌍

Get in touch via DM or email us on info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org

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As you may have seen earlier this week, our revisioned approach to supporting children and families in Kenya and north-east Scotland focuses on three key pillars: Education, Shelter, and Wellbeing.

The nature of support under each pillar varies in each country according to need. Whether it's public school fees, a new house, farming assistance or counselling in Kenya, or specialist equipment, access ramps, therapies, or signposting to relevant services in north-east Scotland, we are committed to creating maximum impact across the entire GEF community.

We pride ourselves on providing a clear and transparent demonstration of the ground level impact that the support entrusted to us enables us to achieve.