Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire
-William Butler Yeats
Primary School
The children in our care attend can preschool before beginning their education at the local primary school from the age of 6. Too Little Children often sponsors at-risk kids long before the decision is made for them to live at the home full-time. Once at Jemo House, every child's learning journey is fully supported. This includes providing vital items like a mandatory school uniform, all their stationary supplies, and even toilet paper, because the local school sadly lacks the resources to cover even these most basic provisions. The proximity of the local school allows us to work closely with the children’s’ teachers so we can be supportive during this formative time.
Secondary School
Secondary school (high school) in Kenya is usually a boarding school experience. We're currently supporting nine students across three different secondary schools. To help ease the transition and maintain family connections, we ensure that all siblings attend the same school. These schools are located close by, making it easy for our house moms to visit frequently and keep those bonds strong.
It's always a joyful, noisy time when our secondary school students come back to Jemo House for the school holidays, reuniting with their extended family. Every term, we're always amazed to see who's had the biggest growth spurt!
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College
We're committed to providing the best academic opportunities for our young people, offering scholarships to support their college pursuits. After successfully graduating high school (secondary school), ten of our students have embarked on a diverse range of university courses, including nursing, electrical engineering, and business studies.
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Technical School
For those preferring a vocational path, our young people can attend a technical school. From photography to electrical engineering courses, we're proud to see the tangible results: one of our young men now owns a photography studio in Nairobi, and another is well on his way to building a successful music and videography enterprise.
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Business Enterprises
Addressing the significant youth unemployment in Kenya, Too Little Children provides mentoring and business startup funding for our young entrepreneurs. We're proud to support ventures like a photography studio, a music and videography business, and several snack stands, with exciting future plans for a gaming cafe and juice bar.
Youth Mentoring Program
Our new youth mentoring program is designed to empower young adults as they navigate their futures, whether they're pursuing higher education, undertaking vocational courses at a technical school, or developing their own business startup. Through one-on-one guidance and support, mentors will help these young individuals build confidence, develop essential skills, and overcome challenges on their path to success.
Volunteering as a mentor offers a uniquely rewarding experience; you'll gain immense satisfaction from making a tangible difference in a young person's life, whilst enhancing your leadership and communication skills. We are seeking dedicated volunteers who can commit just one hour per week to mentor a young adult and help them unlock their full potential. If you're ready to inspire the next generation, please consider joining our program.
