Elimu Ya Kenya – Education for a Better Future

About Elimu Ya Kenya

Our Story

Elimu ya Kenya (EYK) was founded in 2007 by a group of friends passionate about education and charity. Officially registered in May 2008 under the Societies Act, EYK is a charity organization dedicated to helping vulnerable children access education and build the foundation for a decent future. The organization's mandate is to raise funds and support educational initiatives across Kenya. It is also dedicated to fostering educational development, supporting teachers, and championing improved learning outcomes.

Since its inception, EYK has been a beacon of hope for vulnerable children, youth, and women in the coastal communities of Kisauni, Mombasa. Our flagship project, Elimu Ya Kenya School, was established with support from Education4Kenya (Germany). Today, we serve 370 children through our school, in addition to supporting hundreds more through scholarships, vocational training, and empowerment programs.

Vision, Mission & Goal

🌟 Vision

Develop an enabling environment for the realization of educational goals, respect and protection of fundamental basic rights of children, youth, and women.

🎯 Mission

To contribute to the education of children, youth, and women both financial and material to build a better world.

🏆 Goal

To improve living standards of vulnerable communities through education, community mobilization, and advocacy.

Our Journey

What We Do

Nutrition and Healthcare

Supporting the feeding program and provision of healthcare for vulnerable children.

Resource Mobilization

We collaborate with partners in raising funds and resources to support EYK school and charity activities.

Elimu Ya Kenya School

Provision of quality education to vulnerable children.

Scholarship Program

Full and partial scholarships for children from extreme poverty.

Girls and Youth Empowerment

Supporting girls and youth in the community through leadership and skills training.

Vocational Institute

Skills training for youth in fashion, carpentry, and film.

"I joined EYK in Grade 1 when my single mother could no longer afford school fees. At EYK, I found more than lessons – I found daily meals, a safe place to learn, and teachers who built my confidence."

Today, I am a proud graduate from Kabianga University. EYK didn't just educate me – they showed me I could soar.

— Faith Jemutai

"Elimu Ya Kenya: A Success Story of Hope and Empowerment."

Founded in 2007, Elimu Ya Kenya began as a small scholarship fund for vulnerable children in Kisauni. Now a registered charity, its flagship school educates over 370 children.

Through its Scholarship Program, hundreds of children receive tuition, uniforms, books, and meals. which has helped them excel.

Recognizing that not every child follows an academic path, EYK launched a Vocational Training Institute offering carpentry, tailoring, fashion design, and ICT – empowering youth to become self-reliant.

Today, EYK boasts of a huge number of alumni in all spheres of life — all giving back to the community.

— EYK

Best Teachers

Thanks to Elimu Ya Kenya, our teachers have transformed from everyday educators into the most sought-after professionals in the region. By partnering with expert consultants, EYK brought high-impact professional development directly into our school. But we didn't stop there—we facilitated our teachers to gain access to exclusive retooling sessions by the Teachers Service Commission and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.

Today, our classrooms buzz with confidence, creativity, and results. Parents notice the difference. Neighboring schools ask for our secret. The proof? Our teaching team is now officially recognized as the best in the region. This isn't just training—it's a success story written by dedicated teachers and a system that believed in them.

— School Director

Our Team