OBJECTIVES
Almost 1.13 million children of primary school age (6 to 13 years old) in Kenya are already missing out on education. More are in desperate need of educational support. - UNICEF Kenya, 2020
The situation has worsened with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The percentage of school-aged children (6 to 15 years) out of school in Kenya increased from 7.5% in 2021 to 8.5% in 2023. Worryingly, too, the majority of the children out of school are from households whose heads have no formal education. - The Star Magazine, 2024
That’s where LEAF comes in, to support sustainable access to quality education for all children and youth in Kenya.
LEAF aligns all activities to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number four set by the United Nations:
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global set of 17 interconnected objectives aimed at addressing urgent environmental, social, and economic challenges to create a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030.
SDG 4 focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all and promoting lifelong learning opportunities. It aims to provide access to education at all levels, from early childhood to higher education, while addressing barriers such as gender inequality, disability, and poverty. By improving education systems and fostering skills development, SDG 4 seeks to empower individuals and communities, driving sustainable economic growth and reducing inequalities.
For more information on SDGs, please check here : https://sdgs.un.org/goals
All our projects align with the following core objectives that guide LEAF’s mission:
Quality Access
To ensure that disadvantaged children are provided with continuous quality education by focusing on access to learning materials, facility setup and improvement.
Equity & Gender Equality
To ensure no child is left behind. Support education access to the most vulnerable children, including girls and children with disabilities.
Sustainability/Continuity
To ensure children stay in school until they complete their education by working with the community to offer sponsorship, volunteer and mentorship programs.
We intend to implement our Projects using below guidelines:
By ensuring the team observes and delivers organization goals.
By bringing together partners eager to work with LEAF to mobilize the resources required in developing and implementing our projects.
By attracting a team of creative people that embody LEAF’s culture of Care, Courage, Equity & Sustainability.
Focus
Our programs focus on enhancing educational outcomes, creating sustainable impact, and promoting equal opportunities for all students to contribute to the development of their families, communities, and the nation at large in the future.
Sustainable Impact
Creating sustainable impact for the
schools
Educational Outcomes
Improving educational outcomes for the children and youth
Equal Opportunities
Promoting equal opportunities for all children and youth in Kenya
By level, LEAF will target children and youth in below age brackets:
Pre-Primary School
Children
(2-6 years old)
Primary School
Children
(6-13 years old)
Secondary School
Children
(14-18 years old)
Tertiary
Youth
(19-24 years old)
By region, LEAF will impact Children in:
Slums
Villages
Marginalized areas