Last year, Elijah completed form 4 studies and scored an impressive B grade, earning himself a spot at a Kenyan university. Had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic, Elijah would have already started his classes at this time. “I hope to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing More »
Born in 1982, Peter Mokaya Tabichi is a Kenyan science teacher and Franciscan friar at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Nakuru County. He is the winner of the 2019 Global Teacher Prize after he beat hundreds of other applicants to win the top prize. More than a teacher Growing More »
The International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated each year on October 11 in a bid to amplify girls’ voices and stand up for their rights. The theme for this year is “My voice, our equal future,” and it calls for us to reimagine a better world inspired by More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated on the 17th day of October, is designated to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. Moja Tu seeks to break the poverty cycle in Kenya by providing young children with education that will equip them More »
The saying, “The past is our heritage, the present is a gift and tomorrow is our responsibility,” aptly captures Jedidah Nyambura’s story. Not one to shy away from her past, she reminisces of the days long gone when her education hung in the balance. The past… “I hail from Laikipia More »
International Youth Day (IYD) is commemorated on August 12th each year in a bid to raise awareness about the challenges and attitudes of young people around the world. This year, the theme for IYD is “Youth Engagement for Global Action,” with the overarching objective of highlighting the ways in which the More »
Women’s Equality Day is all about stressing the importance of equality between men and women. Women are independent, self-driven, and ambitious individuals who deserve the chance to steer their futures in the direction of their choosing. As Rosalynn Carter once said: “You have to have confidence in your ability, and More »
Today (April 7th, 2020) is UN World Health Day. Now, more than ever, it is important for all of us to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable members of our communities by paying close attention to our health. Check out the measures the citizens of Kenya have taken to combat More »
Billy is a form four graduate from our class of 2019. He is super excited to have finished his secondary school studies and is now looking forward to joining university later this year. For Billy it has taken a lot of determination to come this far. Having been abandoned by More »
We set out for Kenya on the afternoon of April 20th from Austin, TX. We couldn’t wait to see the students again after almost a year apart! After a full day of traveling, we finally touched down in Kenya at 9 pm on April 21st, where we were greeted by More »