In Kenya, free public education ends at eighth grade. Attending high school requires not only excellent results on the national exam, but also payment of a fee which averages $1200 per year. Needless to say, many able students are unable to continue their education because their families cannot afford the cost.
Among their many inspiring projects, our partner, Rotary Club in Isiolo, Kenya, has established a Scholarship Fund for some of these students. Gilbert Mato of RCI says, “I believe this will be our legacy project, the one with the deepest and longest-lasting effect on our communities.”
Some of our Morning Star members have been glad to support this RCI Scholarship Fund. At our December 12th meeting, photos and videos of some of the students who are benefiting from our contributions were shared with our fellow BMS Rotarians. The scholarship recipients wish us a heartfelt Asante Sana (Thank You).
For more information, or to make a contribution to this project, see Janet Kolepp or Donna Holton.