Kenyan Urithi Education Fund
Transforming lives through education
KUEF’s Vision is to eliminate poverty through education
Kenyan Urithi Education Fund, an effective U. S. non-profit, works in partnership with the rural Kithoka community, to actively provide the opportunity for a first generation of Kenyan students to receive a secondary education. Significant results are achieved through strong local relationships.
We value Partnership, Service, Excellence, Accountability and Local Leadership
The “U” in KUEF is important! “Urithi” is a Kimeru (local dialect) word meaning, literally, “to feed” or nourish. Urithi* describes our focus on enriching and nurturing education. *Pronunciation: “Ooo-ree-di”
Impacting over 1,200 Students Annually
KUEF targets basic needs to remove barriers to education. Our support of education - feeding and facilities - impacts over 1,400 students annually.
Programs focus on proven strategies, successful in the most challenging situations. Each project addresses specific needs as identified by our Kenyan partners.
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School Feeding
KUEF feeds over 700 primary school children per day. The local community organizes and facilitates this program. ALL food is locally grown and sourced. School gardens, cared for by parent volunteers augment the program.
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Girl's "Education PERIOD!"
One simple solution to increase female school attendance in Kenya is to provide free sanitary pads to female students during the school year. Educating women by enabling their attendance at schools.
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Scholarships
KUEF awards almost 200 current secondary and post-secondary education scholarships. These scholarships target financially disadvantaged and high-achieving youth at BLISS. School financial assistance delivers hope and opportunity.
