EDUCATION

The need

In spite of "free schooling"  many primary and secondary school children in Kenya are unable to obtain a basic education. Students from impoverished backgrounds are regularly sent home from school because they do not have shoes or a school uniform, items their parents or guardians cannot afford to buy.  Many government primary schools are overcrowded with up to 60 students per class.  They often lack the basics that make a school a good learning environment; desks and books, decent latrines, and other necessities. Private schools have sprung up to fill the need, but often parents cannot afford to have their children attend these schools. 

Student Scholarship Programs

  1. One for One Scholarships

Since 2013, the One for One - Child Scholarship and Community Grant Program has been supported by a network of partners with a vision to invest in Africans. Contrary to what is commonly shown in the news, Africa is brimming with potential. Although the needs are great, Africa is not lacking in intelligence or motivation. The goal of One for One is to help Kenyan children reach their potential through education, and to assist their families with capacity development initiatives.

Scholarships are given to children who need financial support to attend school. Scholarships pay for school fees, school uniforms, school supplies and medical needs.

Community Grants are used to fund projects that promote capacity development with the parents and guardians of the children in the scholarship program. Read more about this program in the Capacity Development page.

An annual donation of $330 or monthly PAD of $28.50 provides a scholarship and a grant to Kenyan children in need. GAM deducts only $25 per child annually to cover some of our operating expenses. Annual reports are mailed to sponsors; and donors have the opportunity to communicate with their a student through letters and photos. In 2021, we held a zoom meeting for students and sponsors. It was an excellent opportunity for everyone to connect.

Sponsors also have the option to provide $25 for Christmas presents for students that include solar lamps, blankets, food for the family, and school supplies.

2. Right to Be Girl’s Scholarships

Right to be is a girls’ scholarship and mentorship program dedicated to helping Kenyan girls and young women obtain secondary school, college, and university education and training.

3. Hesima Boy’s Scholarships

Education is the best means by which we can assist Kenyan boys and young men to move from the rank and file of the poor. Hesima is a boys’ scholarship and mentorship program helping young men obtain secondary school, college, and university education and training.

The pandemic has led to high levels of unemployment in Kenya. Many college & university students found themselves unable to continue their studies in 2021. GAM has stepped in to provide these young men with scholarships.