Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Primary & Elementary Schools, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, Youth Development

Mission: OUR MISSION is to improve the social and economic future of Kendu Bay children through school-based programs that promote gender equity and advance education opportunity. ​

Results: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: More than 200 Kendu Bay students receive high school scholarships since 2006.90% of sponsored students earn university scholarships. 5,000 hrs. community service volunteered to local schools, hospitals and social services. GIRLS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM: School dropout reduced 98%, from 230/yr to 4 girls. Pregnancy eliminated. Absenteeism reduced up to 70% in 23 schools. Girls' high school eligibility reaches 100%, up from 43%. Girls hold position #1 in 75% of all grade 1-8 classes. BOOKS PROGRAM: KCPE performance scores improved 26-50% in 23 primary schools. School enrollment increased 60-86% at 23 partner schools.

Target demographics: 12,000 children at 23 partner primary schools

Direct beneficiaries per year: 12,000 students

Geographic areas served: Nyakongo zone, Homa Bay County, Kenya

Programs: SPONSOR-A-STUDENT scholarships to high-achieving impoverished students. GIRLS EMPOWERMENT promoting gender equity and school retention for 3,400 girls, grades 4-8 through Girls Club education, 'Dignity Kit' supplies and gender-sensitive latrines. BOOKS! providing core subject textbooks to 23 partner primary schools.