FAQs

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What is the mission of Gakundi Memorial Foundation?

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Gakundi Memorial Foundation supports bright students from underprivileged backgrounds in Kenya by funding their access to quality high school education.

We focus on early intervention — helping students transition from primary to secondary school, where financial barriers often stop their education.

Our goal is simple: unlock potential through education.

How does the sponsorship program work?

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Each donor sponsors one specific student.

Your contribution covers:

  • School tuition fees

  • Boarding (if required)

  • School materials

  • Academic support programs

We ensure:

  • Careful student selection

  • Annual academic monitoring

  • Transparent reporting

  • You know exactly which student you support and how they progress.

How are students selected?

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Students are selected through a structured process:

  • Local identification in villages and primary schools

  • Academic evaluation

  • Family financial assessment

  • In-person interviews

Each year, a team of local and international volunteers conducts interviews in Kenya to ensure fairness, merit, and need.

We prioritize:

  • Academic potential

  • Financial vulnerability

  • Gender balance

  • Students transitioning to high school

How much does it cost to sponsor a student?

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Full sponsorship costs CHF500 per year. We are fully transparent about fund allocation.
100% of sponsorship donations go directly to student-related costs.

Administrative costs are kept minimal and are supported separately whenever possible. around 7%

We provide:

  • Annual academic reports

  • Updates from the field

  • Program news and progress

Your contribution directly funds education and not bureaucracy.

Can I communicate with the student I sponsor?

Yes, We encourage human connection while protecting the child’s privacy and dignity.

Depending on the program year, you may:

  • Receive letters or updates

  • Send encouragement messages

  • Follow academic progress

We aim to build meaningful, respectful connections., We encourage human connection while protecting the child’s privacy and dignity.

Depending on the program year, you may:

  • Receive letters or updates

  • Send encouragement messages

  • Follow academic progress

We aim to build meaningful, respectful connections.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Tax deductibility depends on your country of residence.

Please contact us directly for guidance specific to your situation. We provide the necessary documentation where applicable.

What makes Gakundi Memorial Foundation different?

Direct student sponsorship

  • Small, highly selective cohorts

  • Field presence and personal involvement

  • Academic follow-up beyond just paying fees

  • Focus on high school transition (where dropout risk is highest)

We are not a mass charity We are a focused, impact-driven foundation.

Can companies partner with the Foundation?

Yes, we work with:

  • Corporate sponsors

  • Employee giving programs

  • CSR initiatives

  • Education-focused partnerships

Companies can sponsor multiple students and receive structured impact reporting.

How can I get involved beyond donating?

You can:

  • Sponsor a student

  • Volunteer skills (communication, design, fundraising)

  • Become an ambassador

  • Help us connect with schools or sponsors

Education is a collective effort.