GFI Education Outreach
Education Flagship
Keeping Children in School. Restoring Dignity. Building Futures.
Grace Foundation International (GFI) supports vulnerable learners to access, remain in, and successfully transition through formal education—especially in rural and economically fragile contexts.
Secondary Transition Support Window (Pilot)
This pilot addresses a critical dropout point: failure to report to secondary school due to first-term fees and uniforms. GFI provides timely, one-off transition support through direct payments to schools and suppliers.
Education Emergency: Keeping Two Vulnerable Brothers in School
Gregory and Gabriel are twin teenage brothers admitted to Mogonjet Secondary School but delayed due to lack of fees and uniforms. GFI intervened to prevent permanent exclusion from education.
Mini Budget Snapshot (KES)
| Item | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Fees | 10,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 |
| Uniform (one-off) | 3,000 | – | – |
| Incidentals | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Total First Term Need (2 learners): KES 26,000
Support this intervention:
(Bank: ABSA Bank, Nairobi KENYA, account name: Grace Foundation International, account no: 077-5015748, swift code: BARCKENX)
We partner with schools and community groups to reduce barriers to learning for vulnerable learners.
- Assistive devices and special-needs support
- Mentorship, life skills, and scholarships (as resources allow)
- School-community engagement events
- School feeding (lunch) program
Sustainable Agriculture
Smallholder farmers are the backbone of rural livelihoods. We provide practical training and linkages.
- Dairy Farming Demonstration Units for better yielding cows
- Home/kitchen gardens for nutrition security
- Market access, producer groups, and savings culture
Green Dignity Villages
GDV brings affordable, resilient homes to rural communities using compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEBs) and integrated utilities.
- Solar power, rainwater harvesting, and biodigester/composting toilets
- Vertical gardens and community green spaces
- Priority for women-headed households and persons with disabilities
Community Health Initiatives
Community health workers, referral pathways, and awareness campaigns for preventive care.
Champions for Peaceful Community
A flagship program selecting morally upright individuals to lead clean-ups, cultural events, and intergenerational fellowships for peace.
Dairy Farming Demonstration Unit (DFDU)
Transforming rural livelihoods through climate-smart dairy farming
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The Dairy Farming Demonstration Unit (DFDU) is Grace Foundation International’s flagship initiative designed to increase household incomes, improve nutrition, and strengthen climate resilience among smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya’s South Rift region. DFDU functions as a living learning hub where farmers learn by doing—then replicate best practices at home.
Impact Snapshot
- 200+ households directly supported (2026–2030 target)
- 30–50% increase in milk yields (target)
- USD 600–1,200 annual income increase per household (target)
- Strong participation of women and youth across the dairy value chain
Figures can be updated as monitoring data accumulates.
What DFDU Delivers
- Hands-on training in animal health, feeding, breeding, and hygiene
- Climate-smart pasture and fodder management
- Improved milk quality, handling, and productivity
- Market readiness and pathways to better, stable incomes
“This is not just about cows. It is about dignity, livelihoods, and hope for rural families.”
Coffee & Avocado Demonstration Unit (CADU)
Building climate-resilient value chains for sustainable rural incomes
The Coffee & Avocado Demonstration Unit (CADU) equips farmers with the skills and tools required to produce higher-quality crops, withstand climate shocks, and earn better returns from regional and global markets. CADU demonstrates sustainable practices that improve yields while protecting soil, water, and biodiversity.
Impact Snapshot
- 2,000+ farmers reached through training and replication (2026–2030 target)
- 25–40% increase in crop yields (target)
- USD 800–1,500 annual income growth per household (target)
- Inclusive participation of women and youth in cash-crop agriculture
Targets can be refined based on baseline surveys and seasonal trends.
What CADU Delivers
- Climate-smart agronomy, agroforestry, soil health and water conservation
- Improved nurseries, planting, pruning, and farm management
- Post-harvest handling, quality management, and value addition
- Stronger buyer linkages and market readiness
“When farmers earn fairly from the land, they become stewards of the land.”