Education Empowerment
Investing in Bright Futures
Through our regular Saturday programmes, ETCO identifies children who are exceptionally talented and gifted — but whose families cannot afford to keep them in school. In Kibera, parents and guardians face agonising choices about how to allocate limited resources, and school fees are often the first thing to be cut. We believe that no child's potential should be lost to poverty.
The Sponsorship Model
ETCO provides education sponsorships to 20 children at a time, supporting them from their early years of primary school all the way through to the completion of secondary school. This is not a one-off donation — it is a sustained commitment that walks with each student through their entire academic journey.
As each group of students successfully completes their fourth year of secondary education, we welcome new students into the programme, ensuring that we are consistently investing in the education of 20 learners at any given time. The cost of sending a child to school — including uniforms, supplies, and fostering a positive relationship between ETCO and local schools — is approximately 5,000 KES per term.
How We Identify Students
Our Saturday programmes are where we first notice children who stand out. Through feeding days, art classes, sports, and life skills sessions, we get to know hundreds of children personally. When we see a bright child whose family is struggling, we begin the conversation about sponsorship. We have started with five initial learners and are building toward the full cohort of twenty, paired with follow-up and mentorship throughout their schooling.
Beyond the Classroom
Education empowerment is not only about fees. ETCO creates opportunities for children to learn beyond the school gates. When Alex Chamwada of Chams Media visited Kibera, he spent a Sunday encouraging youth about career paths and passion — visiting ETCO, exploring local facilities, and reminding young people that success is built from grassroots effort.
During school holidays, we spend extra time with children through learning activities, shared meals, and mentorship, because the adults who teach life skills today help raise a capable, hopeful generation tomorrow.
What Sponsorship Covers
- School fees from primary through to secondary completion
- Uniforms, books, and learning materials
- Ongoing mentorship and progress monitoring
- Holiday learning activities and life skills training
- A relationship between ETCO, the student, and their school