sports4change.org

Our main project is the education of orphaned and very needy children. Eight years ago, primary education in Kenya was declared free. Many children from needy families joined schools. Those who had dropped out due to lack of school fees didn't mind repeating as long as they gained the desired education. Unfortunately, secondary school is not free. Due to this, many children's dream of education is shattered after primary level. Frustration and desperation divert them into harmful deeds. The few who are lucky get sponsors to get them through secondary level.

After realizing this, we decided to embark wholly on assisting these needy cases. Our first year, which was 2010, we picked 6 students. But due to increased support from outdoor loving supporters, we have since doubled the number to 12 students. 9 of them are in different secondary schools and 3 in primary school based at Teule children’s home at Oloitoktok http://teulekenya.org

Criteria for selection

i. Childs background
This is done with the help of people who know the children quite well. Our representative then confirms the information by doing a home visit.

ii. Academic performance
Students send their report cards and/or meet with our representatives three times per year. Our aim is to support bright and needy students who will hopefully oneday join Sports for Change and assist other needy students.

To view students' profile visit Students Profile Page