Support the Kenya Education Fund

The KEF is proud to offer a variety of ways to make a difference in this world.  It is the perfect charity for concerned global citizens who insist on knowing how their money directly improves the lives of real people. For those who prefer to give charitably while leaving monetary decisions to us, the KEF’s high standards of accountability to both the beneficiary and benefactor guarantee that your donation is used efficiently and responsibly.  Here are three easy and affordable ways you can bring hope to the kids of Kenya.

GIFT OPTION #1

Direct Sponsorship: This giving option is designed specifically for the careful donor who is keen on monitoring the direct effect that their contribution has on an individual student's life.  Through the KEF website a sponsors is able to easily track their student's academic progress by viewing their report cards as they are posted at the end of each term.  In addition, each KEF student is required to write a minimum of 3 letters annually and mail them directly to their sponsor’s home.

A Direct Sponsorship is only US $500** per year until your student graduates high school.  This money benefits the student directly and covers the cost of their school tuition, room and board, transportation, uniforms, shoes, books, tutoring and mosquito nets. It is a perfect option for Peace Corps Volunteers, ex-pats, exchange students and any other foreigner who would like their contribution to assist a specific student (please fill out Special Request Form and email to the email below).

**Please Note: With Direct Sponsorships you are matched with a student who becomes dependent on your annual donation to finish high school.  High school takes four years to complete, so you will be asked to give this amount each year until your student graduates. There is no contract for you to sign, but please be aware that your dollars are spent directly on your student.  Failure to pay annual dues will result in your student's removal from school. 

You may now sign up online to sponsor a Kenyan student.   The KEF accepts all major credit cards on our website through Network for Good.   Please indicate in the “Designation” field which grade you wish to start sponsoring a student so we may match you with the appropriate child (example: a 9th grader will require a four year committment from you at $500 a year.  An 11th grader only requires a two year committment). There are no age or grade restrictions for sponsors who request a specific child whom they know, however the KEF is unable to provide a tax deduction for this type of sponsorship as per IRS regulations (see Special Request Form).  Fees may be higher for those wishing to assist university and polytechnic students.

GIFT OPTION #2

More Ways to Make a Difference

• Provide textbooks for a poor student: $100
• Provide scientific calculators for poor students: $40
• Provide shoes and uniform for a poor student: $150
• Provide a bednet to prevent malaria: $6
• Provide personal items like soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and tampons: $50
• Build or renovate a classroom in your name at an existing school: $5,000
• Pay a teacher‚s salary: $200/mo or $2,400/yr
• Sponsor a shipment of used computers from the US to Kenyan classrooms: $10,000

We also greatly appreciate any gifts in kind

• Frequent flier miles
• Used computers (From Businesses Only).

 GIFT OPTION #3

General Contribution: This option allows concerned citizens to support the KEF with a contribution of any amount. Your generosity here allows us to provide supportive services and programs like Teacher Training for HIV/AIDS education, as well as our Computer Initiative that ships donated computers from the US to Kenyan classrooms. While we strive to keep our overhead low, your general contribution also helps us pay the bills that enable us to provide these unique and outstanding services.

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You may also send check or money order to:

Kenya Education Fund
360 E. 72nd St. #3405
New York, NY 10021
USA

For more information, please contact us:

Phone: 212.792.6300 x433

Email: info@kenyaeducationfund.org

Kenya Education Fund, Ltd. is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization in the United States. All contributions are tax-deductible.