Fortune Learners’ Centre | Education initiative | Kenya

What: This project is to support orphan children’s return to school. Support is limited and is made up with charging a minimal school fee.

Where: This work takes place in the Kayole Slum of Nairobi, Kenya.

When: This Mission Project began in 2019 with two students being awarded scholarships.

How: We partner with Fortune Learners’ Centre to provide a means for 212 orphan children to attend school.

We are grateful to be able to assist these children in this vulnerable community. We appreciate Director Charles Owino and his heart for the children in his community.

You may send support for this Mission Project to Global Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134 or you may give also give electronically at Education Initiative or give on this website at the upper righthand corner under ‘Donate’ and select Education under the Fund designation.

Background

We were connected with Charles Owino for many years and had a chance to visit Fortune Learners’ Centre (FLC) based on an unplanned visit to Nairobi in 2019. Based on our assessment at that time, there was a good work underway at FLC, and this was a community of great need.

FLC was founded in 2013 by Charles Owino and ten peers from the slums of Soweto, who were previously working as teachers in various schools. Having witnessed how many schools deny vulnerable children who cannot afford tuition, they made it their cause to better the lives of these bright, yet poor children; some of whom had to resort to begging or street activities just to survive.

Fortune Learners’ Centre

Our partnership has enabled the school in increase their enrollment of orphan children as these childen have been empowered to attend school through our combined effort.

We have had the opportunity to spend time at FLC on many occasions. In fact, we have gone the extra step to visit families in their homes to gain a better understanding of their challenges.

Opportunities for work are limited in this community. Families with orphan children are especially vulnerable as these families are typically bigger with a more complex family dynamic.

Future plans may include upgrading the facilities because the classrooms are very small when considering the number of students. The school as no running water and is not connected to the power grid.

There is a vision for a second floor that would include a computer lab and additional classrooms.

While the current facilities would be described modest at best, the teachers are dedicated and care for these children. Often times when dealing with vulnerable populations, the teachers care, and consideration goes beyond the classroom to insure the wellbeing of the child.

Geography & People

Kenya is twice the size of Nevada with a population of 55.9 million people and is located in Eastern Africa. Kenya is bordered by Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Indian Ocean.

Kenya gained its independence from British rule in 1963.

85% of the population consider themselves Christian, with the next biggest religious group being Muslim at 11%.

English and Kiswahili are the official languages, but numerous other indigenous languages are spoken.

Project Costs & Approach

The investment in this Mission Project is to provide assistance for orphan children to attend school. In addition, with attendance at FLC, students are provided two meals each day.

FLC provides instruction to ensure proper outcomes for the children, and Pastoral care is provided to these children by local pastors as our mission partners demonstrate the Gospel through the kind support of our funding partners.

Please prayerfully consider how you might support this Mission Project.

You may send support for this Mission Project to Global Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134 or you may give also give electronically at Education Initiative or give on this website at the upper righthand corner under ‘Donate’ and select Home-Based Care under the Fund designation.