Nasirumbi Education Fund

08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women in the world and especially those within NEF who are working and studying hard to improve their lives and for their families and communities.

10/01/2025

As students returned to school this week, education costs are top of mind for families and make up a huge chunk of their income. According to a recent World Remit study, "education cost for most households in Kenya is at 1,054.31 percent, or approximately 10 times their average monthly household income." Organizations like NEF play a vital role to help families meet education costs.

Study shows households spend 10 times their monthly income on education

07/01/2025

Best wishes to all NEF scholarship beneficiaries as they return to school and start the new academic year. We believe in you!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from NEF! Together we will transform more lives through education in 2025.

25/12/2024

Wishing joy, love, peace, happiness, good health, prosperity and EDUCATION FOR ALL this holiday season and always.

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15/12/2024

We send best wishes to NEF university students - Lydia, Alice and Damaris - who are in their semester final exams. We know with your hard work and determination, you will be successful. We also express gratitude to our donors who provide financial support so our students can stay in school and focus on their studies.

Lydia, a 2nd year student undertaking a bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education at the University of Eldoret, has this to say about NEF support:

"NEF has been of great support in my life, particularly in my academic journey, paying my fees and accommodation in time of real need. My family couldn’t raise the university fees, but with the help of NEF, my academic journey has been smooth due to their financial support. NEF is such a fortune in my life that I don’t underestimate. My family and I are grateful. Thank you, NEF, for being my destiny helper."

(Photo of Lydia speaking to high school students at Bujwang'a in July 2024. Photo courtesy of Anne Truphosa, NEF Program Coordinator.)

05/12/2024

We're $4,500 away from our end-of-year fundraising goal. You can help us reach it!

Your support will allow us to pay for school fees and supplies for our scholarship beneficiaries as well as NEF operational costs.

This holiday season, if you would like to give a lasting and life-changing gift, donate today: https://nasirumbi-educ-fund-ye-2024.funraise.org/.

Together, we’re helping youth achieve their full potential through education.

04/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated to NEF on . We raised almost $1,500 today! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude!

03/12/2024

NEF STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: “My name is Spencer, I am 18 years old. I come from Bumbe Village in Kenya. In my family, we are twelve boys and two girls. When I’m not in school, I help my mother to do some work in the farm (shamba) and other activities. My desired future career is to become a teacher. My goal is to go to university and study well so that I can achieve my career and that I can become an important person in the future who can help other people.

Before I became a NEF beneficiary, I was struggling in school to learn because I did not have all school requirements like a proper uniform and also I was sent by the principal to go home and come back to school with school fees. From NEF support, I have benefited (from) things like a uniform, which has made me be comfortable in class and continue with my studies, and the solar (lamp) has helped me to study when I’m at home.

I would like to thank NEF donors for (the) good thing that they have provided for me so that I can pass (my) exam. Before NEF provided me (with) their support, my life was too tough, especially when I was in school because my parents were not able to pay for my school fees and all school requirements. When NEF supported me, my life was improved and in school I was comfortable to learn. NEF donors please continue with that spirit of supporting students in school and continue with supporting the boy child as (the) girl child because we are all equal."

GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION THIS . Learn more and donate at: https://nasirumbi-educ-fund-ye-2024.funraise.org/.

03/12/2024

WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO GIVE THIS ? One of NEF's donors for over 12 years had this to say:
"Education opens doors of opportunity for students. Since past NEF-sponsored students have been successful in completing their primary and secondary education and have moved on to college or trade schools, the support network that has been developed is working. Also, hearing how much the motivated students appreciate the support so that they can stay in school is inspiring!The opportunity to make a direct impact on a child's future through education and to help them achieve their dream is an honor and a blessing!"

SHARE YOUR NEF STORY HERE! WHETHER STUDENT, STAFF, PARTNER OR DONOR, WE'D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT INSPIRES YOU.

03/12/2024

Today is ! Will you help NEF reach our $6,000 goal so we can continue to empower and educate youth at two community schools in rural Kenya.

In the words of one of our current students: "Education and skills training unlock our potential to contribute towards an inclusive society.”

A gift in any amount is greatly appreciated. To learn more and donate, visit: https://nasirumbi-educ-fund-ye-2024.funraise.org/.

Examples of Support

1 box of feminine hygiene supplies = $15
1 pair of shoes = $20
1 mattress & bedding for one student to get a good night sleep =$36
1 solar lantern for one student to study at night = $40
1 set of revision books = $40
1 uniform set (including a sports kit) = $50
1 bicycle to help a student get to/from school = $90
1 year high school fees* for one student = $115
Sponsor a College-Prep or Health Workshop =$600
Sponsor a college student for 1 year (varies by institution) =$500-$800

02/12/2024

Tomorrow is ! A donation to NEF can help us continue to support Willimina's education and other youth in the NEF scholarship program. Any size gift is greatly appreciated! Learn more & donate on the NEF fundraising page: https://nasirumbi-educ-fund-ye-2024.funraise.org/.