GFI Education Outreach
Education Micro-Sponsorship Programme (Secondary Level)
Grace Foundation International (GFI) supports highly vulnerable adolescents in rural Kenya to transition into and remain in secondary school—at the most fragile point where many capable students drop out permanently due to poverty, family disruption, and social vulnerability.
The Challenge
In many rural homes, secondary school costs exceed household income. When families are strained by separation, unemployment, or land fragmentation, adolescents are forced out of school. Girls face compounded risks, including pressure toward early marriage and vulnerability to exploitation linked to economic desperation. Once out of school, re-entry is rare.
A Case in Point (Anonymous)
- Two twin boys recently joined Form One after a family breakdown. Their household survives on a very small farm and irregular casual labor from older siblings. Without timely support, their education would have ended at primary level. They are now in school, but their continuity remains fragile without sustained sponsorship.
- A vulnerable girl-student from a similarly strained household is at high risk of leaving school due to extreme economic hardship and social pressure. In such contexts, some girls drop out after being taken advantage of by unscrupulous older men, while others face imminent early marriage. Secondary education is both opportunity and protection.
Our Intervention
GFI provides targeted micro-sponsorships that stabilize secondary education access through:
- Payment of essential school fees
- Uniforms and learning materials
- Meals/basic welfare support
- Pastoral follow-up, safeguarding, and monitoring
Target & Cost
Target cohort: 15–20 highly vulnerable secondary school students (Form One–Form Four), with priority attention to the girl-child.
Cost per student per year: USD 1,200
| Budget Item (USD / Student / Year) | USD |
|---|---|
| Tuition & mandatory school fees | 650 |
| Uniforms (2 sets + sweater) | 150 |
| Learning materials & stationery | 120 |
| Meals / basic welfare support | 180 |
| Pastoral care, safeguarding & monitoring | 100 |
| Total per student per year | 1,200 |
Total annual budget: 15 students = USD 18,000 | 20 students = USD 24,000
Call to Action
We invite partners, foundations, faith-based organizations, and individual sponsors to support this cohort through full or partial sponsorship. A sponsorship of USD 1,200 keeps one student in school for a full year. To sponsor 5 students, the annual cost is USD 6,000; to anchor a cohort of 10 students, the annual cost is USD 12,000. To sponsor or partner with GFI, please contact us at info@gfintl.org.
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