Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Before you ring in the New Year, please remember how you can make a big difference for children around the world — young people like Eliada, Scholasticah, or Mahadev. Initially young children living in poverty with few options, these students are now earning a quality education and have bright futures, thanks to you! Eliada has improved her literacy skills and has high aspirations in Guatemala. Scholasticah is earning her high school diploma and has plans for college in Kenya. Mahadev left the hard life of a child laborer and is flourishing in school in India. We depend...
Read MoreThere’s Still Time to Make a Difference in 2012
We know the holiday season is a busy one. That’s why we’re asking you to remember how you can make a big difference for children living around the world — young people like Alycia. Initially a refugee with few options, Alycia earned a quality education and learned leadership and critical thinking skills in Kenya, thanks to Global Education Fund. She is now attending a prestigious women’s college and has a bright future. We depend on you to help sustain and bolster education and leadership programs for young people in Kenya, India and Guatemala. If you’re able,...
Read MoreStudents Celebrate Achievements in Kenya
By Kelvin Okanda, Young Leaders student This year’s end of year meeting was held on 24 November at the Global Education Fund (GEF) Kenya office in Tena. Students, parents, teachers and staff celebrated the achievements of students in the Young Leaders program. Also in attendance was the Principal of St. Matthew High School, one of the schools that educates Young Leaders. About 19 parents and 24 students turned up for the meeting. Students celebrate achievements in Kenya with support of family, teachers and staff! The purpose of the meeting was to create a forum for parents, teachers...
Read MoreSupport Young Leaders in Kenya
You may know the story of Alycia, a young woman who fled a repressive regime to find refuge in Kenya and discovered people who are committed to equity and quality in education. People like you. Alycia earned a scholarship to a Nairobi high school and participated in the Global Education Fund Young Leaders Program, learning leadership, problem solving and critical thinking skills. As she developed her skills, she set her sights high – to Bryn Mawr, a prestigious women’s college in Pennsylvania. In September, Alycia traveled across the globe and started the college of her dreams on a full...
Read MoreNeed Ideas for Holiday Gifts?
Need holiday gift ideas? Give a gift with meaning, purpose and passion. Give a gift of substance, of hope for the future. Give a gift to a Global Education Fund project in the name of a friend or family member. Give a gift of education to a child living in poverty in Kenya, India or Guatemala. You can give for textbooks, leadership skills, or for a girl to get schooling she desperately wants for her future. Click here to select your...
Read MoreStand Up For Girls’ Education
Many of you have heard about Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old Pakistani girl who is a persuasive advocate for girls’ education. After standing up to the Taliban, she was shot in the head and neck. The world was riveted by her story. She was flown to England for additional care and is in critical but stable condition. We celebrated the International Day of the Girl last week and incidents like these prove that we must stand up even more for a girl’s right to education. Global Education Fund works with locally led community based organizations that are innovatively reaching girls in...
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