Project Report
| Jan 24, 2024
THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD PROGRAM
By Alice Gathe | Project Leader
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The President’s Award - Kenya, known globally as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, is a non-formal education and learning framework that celebrates and recognizes young people's achievements beyond academic pursuits. The primary goal of the award is to equip young individuals with essential life skills, encouraging them to thrive in various aspects. These universal skills are acquired through engaging in activities such as physical fitness, community volunteering, and exploring a sense of adventure beyond the traditional classroom setting. As part of the award, an expedition marks the completion of each level. Affecto Foundation has enrolled all its program beneficiaries into The President’s Award. Of the 168 beneficiaries at Watoto Wasome program, 23 are in Gold level, 45 are in the silver level while 100 are in the bronze level. During the long holiday (November and December 2023), Affecto Foundation organized an adventurous journey to commemorate the completion of the bronze level for the 100 students. Two teams were dispatched to participate in the PA-K Adventurous journey at Kijabe, Longonot, where they undertook a challenging 26KM hike. The hike proved to be a memorable experience, with participants enduring elements from the scorching sun to unexpected rain. One team temporarily lost its way, only to be tracked by PA-K assessors while the rest were regrouping. Cold nights were spent sharing stories and preparing meals in the open field, with chilly mornings beginning at 5 a.m. for warm-ups and breakfast preparation. Showering, needless to say, was an interesting challenge. The journey symbolized life's lessons, emphasizing the importance of a support system for motivation during challenging moments and the joy that accompanies reaching the summit, among other insights. Our champions, at the end of the hike, couldn't conceal their smiles as they shared their exhilarating experiences. They expressed having learned the significance of teamwork, resilience, and maintaining a positive attitude. It was evident that they had forged lasting memories. Affecto Foundation is grateful to GlobalGiving for the platform to raise enough funds to facilitate the adventurous journey. The hike unquestionably served its intended purpose! We look forward to sharing more success stories together.
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Jan 17, 2024
ONTO THE NEXT! (THE JOURNEY OF COHORT 4)
By Alice Gathe | Project Leader
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Affecto Foundation expresses heartfelt gratitude to GlobalGiving for the invaluable contribution of $6,975.41. This generous support has played a pivotal role in empowering our 13 scholars during the crucial year of 2023. Registered as a non-profit organization in Kenya, Affecto Foundation is dedicated to offering scholarship opportunities and mentorship programs to academically gifted learners from underprivileged backgrounds. The impact of this program extends beyond individuals, creating positive ripples within communities. In the recent Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams, 11 out of the 13 Affecto Scholars achieved grades that open doors to university education, while two qualified for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). GlobalGiving's steadfast support has been instrumental in enabling these achievements. The financial assistance provided by GlobalGiving covered various aspects of our scholars' lives, including school fees, bus-fare to and from school, and student self-care shopping, uniform and textbooks. Additionally, your support facilitated mentorship workshops where scholars interacted with career professionals and coaches, uncovering their talents through engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Among our 2023 successes, the 13 scholars stand as a testament to the transformative power of education. We take immense pride in their accomplishments and look forward to nurturing them as they embark on their journey to becoming changemakers in Kenya and beyond. Thank you, GlobalGiving, for making this impactful journey possible. Your belief in Affecto Foundation and our mission has illuminated the path for these scholars, ensuring a luminous future filled with possibilities. We invite you to continue this journey with us, as together, we strive to transform more lives and create lasting positive change
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Sep 19, 2023
YASHON RUNS THE FINAL RACE
By Alice Gathe | Project Leader
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In 2021, Affecto Foundation identified a zealous and hardworking young man who had not had an opportunity to join secondary school. The young man had been taken through his primary education through a fundraiser done by his primary school teachers. This could only sustain him in school for some years. Yashon, had to find other means of making ends meet in order to proceed with his education. He started working as a manual laborer at a quarry during school holidays. This enabled him to complete his primary education. Yashon kept working at the quarry until we identified him. His eyes were full of hope that he would eventually go back to class.
Affecto Foundation onboarded Yashon into the education program together with 19 more students. They have been under the wing of Affecto Foundation’s scholarship and mentorship workshop for the past four years. We have raised them, we have mentored them and identified the areas they are talented in. Having identified Yashon’s passion in debate and journalism, we give him and others a platform to showcase their talent during our mentorship workshops.
This is their final term in secondary school. The 15 students will be sitting for their final examination in December 2023. They have showcased great potential over the four years. Their dreams are our dreams. We are excited to see them excel in this phase of life and in the years to come.
Many thanks to GlobalGiving for enabling Affecto Foundation’s 2023 flagbearers to stay in school for their final term. Thank you for the donation of $ 5260.09. Our students are running their final race assured that their school fees is well taken care of.
We appreciate the partnership and the constant support in helping changing lives through education.
Thank you!
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