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Kajiado to College (K2C)
May Their Next Step Be Their BEST Step
Maranatha Volunteers International began construction at Kajiado Adventist School and Rescue Center in late 2018. What initially began as a one-dormitory project has since expanded into a beautifully landscaped campus featuring all new buildings, a nearby farm, and a borehole that provides safe, clean water for the school. The first group of high school students graduated in 2022.
Kajiado has received broad support from volunteers, donors, Maranatha, and sponsors. However, there is currently no formal mechanism in place to support the students as they transition to life after high school. This is where The Ubuntu Humanitarian Foundation, Inc. steps in. The Kajiado to College (K2C) program was designed and implemented to provide emotional and financial support to young women as they navigate the significant and potentially challenging transition from the familiar environment of Kajiado to a world where their complex and often trauma-filled backgrounds may not be understood. Ultimately, K2C assists the young graduates of Kajiado in pursuing their higher education goals, marking an important step towards becoming fully contributing members of society.
The following names and photos represent students who have expressed serious interest in continuing their education. They have been accepted into universities, colleges, or vocational schools and require assistance to reach the finish line.
What happens after high school in Kenya depends entirely on National Exam scores. For instance, a B- student will be admitted to a university, a C student will attend college, and a D student will attend trade school. It's important to note that the grading scale differs from the US scale. This information provides context and sets expectations that students are assigned to schools beyond high school based on their performance on National Exams rather than having the opportunity to choose."
About the Fees
A vocational, college, or university education for one student costs about $1,900 to $4,500 PER YEAR.
The posters below showcase specific students who have expressed a desire to improve their lives by continuing their education. We encourage you to celebrate and support them. If you want to sponsor a student beyond Kajiado in the K2C program, please click the link provided. Once the student is FULLY sponsored, we will mark her as SPONSORED.
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As these girls do not have family support, sponsoring them goes beyond covering school tuition and fees. The goal is to prevent any 'surprise expenses.' Therefore, the listed fees include housing, food, shopping for dormitory supplies, uniforms and shoes, phone and phone service (as needed), and fees for preparing to attend school beyond Kajiado."
A few of the young ladies from the first
cohort of K2C
MEET
OUR FIRST GROUP OF K2C STUDENTS
Faith started attending Kajiado in 2009 due to the significant threat of early marriage. Her parents are divorced, and her mother is raising three other children. Faith is a member of the Masai tribe and has chosen to study Animal Health and Production, “to educate my community and help my mother with the children.”
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The total amount needed to complete her 2-year program is $3,000 USD.
Joy attended Kajiado from grade four. Currently, she does not know where either of her parents are. Like so many young people, she was unsure of what she wanted to do and took some time to think about it. She is bright and scored high enough on national exams to be accepted into Mutitu Adventist Teachers College to focus on Primary Education.
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The program is three years long and will cost $6,000 USD.
Eunice is pursuing a diploma in Community Health and Development. She says she is interested in helping others who are as vulnerable as she once was. Eunice is not quite out of the woods. Her (also vulnerable) single mother is not able to provide for her or assist with her continuing education.
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Her program is three years long and will cost $4,100 USD to complete.
Esther is one of the first Kajiado students to be sponsored by Ubuntu for college. She is enrolled in her first term at Kenya Medical Training College. She is adjusting well and working to focus on her new environment, new friends, and new classes. We are looking for a sponsorship partnership for Esther’s certification in Health Records and Information Technology.
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The total amount needed for her to complete the program is $2,500 USD.
Maureen is full of energy, outgoing, and articulate. She comes from a very challenging family situation and is anxious to pursue her desire to become a cosmetologist. She has been interested in hair and makeup for a few years and is looking forward to making her interest her career. She has been accepted into The Masai Technical Training Institute and will start her one-year program in May 2024. Upon completion, she intends to dive into her career and help her mom with the younger siblings.
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The total cost for her one-year program is $2,400 USD.
Jennifer is one of the few students at Kajiado who attained university-level exam scores. So, she will be attending a full four-year bachelor’s program. She intends to give back to her family and community by becoming a teacher. Of course, the challenge is that her expenses will be a bit higher, and the educational commitment will be longer. We are looking for current and retired teachers and administrators to support Jennifer financially and emotionally as she makes this huge step.
Assuming the funds for the first year are in place, Jennifer Intends to begin school in September of 2024.
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Purity is the oldest of six siblings. She dreams of supporting her family and the people in her community who are suffering. Her area of study is Community Health and development. She is keenly aware that the opportunity to attend college is one that she must take seriously. She promises to work hard and do her best.
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Her program is three years and will cost $4,300 USD to complete.
Rosemary is the sixth of eight children raised by a single mom. As a victim of trauma, her goal is to complete a Diploma in Psychology and Counseling so that she can support other trauma victims. She says, “I promise to take my studies seriously and give back to society.”
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Her program is two years and will cost $4,000 USD to complete.
Cyril is a reserved and very kind young lady. When she realized that we agreed to pay her first term and find sponsors for her to attend college, she cried tears of joy. She is enrolled in her first term at Kenya Medical Training College, but sponsors are still needed for her to complete her two-year program and internship.
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The total Amount Needed for her to complete the program is $2,500 USD.
At the age of 10 Georgina was promised to a 55-year-old man. After the payment (cows) and the FGM, but before the ceremony, she ran away to the chief of her village who directed her to Kajiado. She stayed at Kajiado from age 10 till she graduated. Took some time to figure out what she wanted to do and is now enrolled and pursuing a certificate in catering and accommodations. This career path with enable her to work and live independently and be an example to other young ladies at Kajiado, which she considers her “forever home.”​
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The program is 2 years long and will cost $3,000
to complete