TOGETHER, we’re helping youth
ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL,
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.
The Nasirumbi Education Fund (NEF) helps break down barriers, especially financial ones, that can prevent a child from going to school. We provide promising, but disadvantaged youth in Kenya with scholarships and other resources to expand their outlook, education and skills so that they can positively shape their futures and their communities. For example, by sending a student to school, especially girls, you are also improving the likelihood that their siblings and future children will go to school too. In the words of one of NEF’s current scholarship students:
“I would really be happy to end up in the university. This will be the greatest of my achievements. When I go back home to my society, they (will) look at me as a changed person and as a blessing to them all. I would make sure to assist my family and inspire people to also struggle to get to the university and acquire much knowledge on top of what they have.” – Lydia
Write a personal check made out to The Zawadisha Fund. Please indicate 'Donation for the Nasirumbi Education Fund' in the memo line. Contact NEF at nasirumbi.educ.fund@gmail.com for our postal address.
How You can make a difference
1 box of feminine hygiene supplies = $15
1 pair of shoes = 20
1 set of revision books = $40
1 uniform set (including a sports kit) = $50
1 bicycle to help a student get to/from school = $90
1 year high school fees* for 1 student = $125
1 year of college tuition & accommodation (varies by institution) =$500+
(*Education in Kenya is subsidized by the government. A scholarship from NEF helps cover other school expenses, including lunch, that a family might not be able to cover.)
additional student support
Annual school workshops on health and sex education, mental health and wellness, study techniques, livelihood skills, and more.
Programs to provide mentorship and college prep.
We ensure that scholarships are not misused by depositing the funds directly into the school account where the NEF students are enrolled. We obtain receipts from the school's bank and confirm with the school administrators that the students' tuition has been paid. Most of NEF's administrative expenses are donated by Jessica and Dennis Nagtalon.
