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Everything you may want to know about sponsorship, mentorship and how your support is used.
01What is the Siaya Project?+
Siaya Education Project is a non-profit foundation that provides financial assistance, mentorship and empowerment to secondary school students in Siaya County, Kenya.
02How much does it cost to sponsor a child?+
About 12,000 Kenyan shillings a year - roughly €100 or $120 - which covers the cheapest secondary school education in Kenya.
03How do you choose the students?+
We select students already enrolled in school who are diligent, hardworking and self-driven, but whose families cannot pay the school fees.
04How many students do you support?+
We currently support 16 secondary school students, and the number is growing as new sponsors join.
05Where does the rest of the money come from?+
Part of the school fees is paid from the profit of the project farm; the other part comes from individual sponsors and partner foundations.
06What happens during the mentorship weeks?+
Three times a year, during school holidays, students attend the Nyasanda mentorship for remedial teaching, study skills, and food and health education.
07Can I volunteer instead of donating?+
Yes. We welcome teachers, fundraisers, farm helpers and communications volunteers. Write to siayaproject@gmail.com.
08How do I know my donation is used well?+
We stay in regular contact with teachers in Kenya, publish yearly balances, and share updates on students' progress.
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