· The government provides education only through the eighth grade leaving the financial burden of a secondary education solely on individual parents, guardians or students.
· Because of HIV/AIDS, the life expectancy in Kenya is 46 years of age, which has contributed to over 650,000 “AIDS orphans.”
· In a society where orphans are often left without any guidance from parents, an education is one of the few ways to teach these students the skills to function successfully in life.
· 40% of Kenyans are unemployed and 57% live in poverty.
· With an average annual income of $350 per year and school fees for a secondary school education costing around $330 per year, receiving an education is impossible for many students.
individual parents, guardians or students.