The famous
airlifts of the 1960s organized by J.F Kennedy and Tom Mboya to give promising
Kenyans a chance to study in America changed the world for good. Among the group
that came back to help Kenya adjust to independence was Wangari Maathai, winner
of the 2004 Nobel peace prize.
We view the
scholarships we award to the children of Kibera as ‘a life lift’ for the group we serve are
extremely gifted students who use this scholarship as their bridge to
university education and subsequent lucrative careers. This is entrenched in our belief that education has the power to help
these children escape the vicious cycle of poverty in Kibera now well into its
fourth generation.
This special
group has not disappointed us.
With our
pioneer scholars attaining the 100% university admission mark in 2012, the ‘life
lift’ is slowly taking shape. Establishing a tradition in this life changing
trend, five of our scholars in recent prize giving days were all awarded for
being the best overall students in their various classes. Some of these highly
motivated scholars would not have had the chance to set foot into a high school
classroom were it not for this timely scholarship.
Together with
carefully crafted enrichment programs, we inculcate in our scholars: leadership
qualities, spirit of service and the purpose to build an outstanding individual
brand. This package will catapult them into the world’s stage-a sure life lift.
Millicent, Best overall- Ngara Girls Form 1
Vane Best overall -Buru Buru Girls, Form 4
Mohamed-Best overall -Aquinas Boys,Form 3
Franklin-Best overall- Aquinas Boys, Form 1
Kassim,third best overall -Lenana School, Form 2
Sally, Third best-Pangani Girls, Form 3
A section of our scholars
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