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When Otieno wrote his appreciation letter, his words were quiet but deeply felt. He spoke not of grand moments, but of what had changed within him. Before the support came, he had already made peace with the idea that he might not return to school that term. “I had my secondary admission letter,” he said, “but I did not know if I would report the school of my dream. I could see my mother was struggling, and I didn’t want to add pressure.” At home, the weight of that reality w

This term, Rise to Shine Education Foundation deepened its scholarship support to ensure that no learner remains at home because of unpaid fees. While thirty students had already been interviewed and placed in secondary schools, we identified an additional twenty who had not reported due to financial hardship. They were urgently supported and successfully resumed learning. For these families, the intervention was not just timely; it was lifesaving. Our work did not end with f

This month, the Rise to Shine Education Foundation team made an important visit to Elgeyo- Marakwet, a region where the threat of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) often rises whenever schools close or rumors begin to circulate. These visits are more than routine check-ins. They are moments of connection, protection, and deep community engagement. During our time there, concerns surfaced about a possible FGM event being planned in one of the villages. Instead of waiting for con

As schools close for the term, the atmosphere at Rise to Shine Education Foundation is filled with pride and gratitude. Our scholarship students have completed another chapter in their educational journey, and their progress reports have been shared with their sponsors. These reports tell stories of effort, resilience, and determination are proof that every investment in a child’s education is an investment in a brighter future. For many of these students, the term has been a

During school breaks for the holidays, the risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Elgeyo-Marakwet quietly rises. Despite national...

Across Kenya, powerful stories are emerging that highlight resilience and transformation. These stories mirror the mission of Rise to...

This month marked a heartwarming moment for the Rise to Shine Education Foundation, as several alumni of its scholarship program returned...

In the quiet hills of Elgeyo-Marakwet, change takes root not through force, but through conversation, compassion, and courage. For...

In Kenya, where economic hardships often limit opportunities, the Rise to Shine Education Foundation (RTSEF) remains a beacon of hope....

rtsef family day The Rise to Shine Education Foundation continues to see positive results from its scholarship program, with students...

Education, has since its beginning, faced challenges of all kinds. There have been huge milestones so far in Kenya with regards to...

Technology has become such a vital part of the human experience. Growing up, most of us had to do with makeshift toys, playing pretend,...

In the past few weeks, Kenya saw a movement like no other. Protests fueled by bad governance and mismanagement of public funds, led...

Life on the streets is very harsh especially for the street families and children for most of their daily survival relies on scavenging...

It all started with a girl called Sandra.  When visiting a primary school student at home she was found to have a sister sitting on the...

Financial literacy is the ability to earn money, invest it wisely, and manage it. For a long time, women didn’t hold jobs or have...

The recent floods in Kenya caused an unprecedented loss to the country as a whole, with hundreds of lives lost and thousands of families...

Education has come a long way, not just in terms of what we are learning but how we learn too. Before the world became a village,...

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The women empowerment project focuses financial training of parents and caregivers of beneficiaries from the education sponsorship...