The
Kids for School Project
The Kids for School Project, more affectionately referred
to as Goats and Uniforms, provides female breeding goats and
uniforms to orphans and vulnerable children throughout rural
Kenya. Although primary education is free in Kenya, many orphaned
children, generally raised by an elderly grandmother, never
have the opportunity to attend school because they cannot
afford a school uniform. In addition to a complete uniform,
the child is also given a milking goat purchased from local
Kenyan sources. The milking goat provides the orphan’s
guardian family added nutrition, and the child is taught goat
husbandry. Through this provision, the child brings
an asset to the guardian family rather than an added burden.
The cycle continues when the first kid goat is passed on by
community designated leaders to another orphan who is also
given a uniform and a chance at an education. The goal is
that each child has a small herd of goats by eighth grade.
This herd then provides the income necessary for secondary
education or the means to begin an adult life.
Program Successes
1,200 children are currently enrolled in this project.
Opportunities For You To Help
$65 will enroll another child in the Kids For School Program.
Your $65 gift would cover the cost of a goat, uniform, undergarments,
shoes and sweater. Giving to this project is a great gift
idea for that “hard to buy for” person on your
list, at any time of the year.
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