In Kenya primary school education is compulsory and “theoretically” free. Secondary education on the other hand is relatively expensive and not compulsory. This unfortunately leaves a cross section of very bright students with exceptional grades but no opportunity to go any further in their education. At SAWCT we work closely with the primary school headmasters, the chiefs, the village elders and the priest to carefully handpick individual children from the very poorest families in our community but with the highest grades. We do a home visit to each of these families and respectfully request the family and communities blessing to take these kids further, of which we have never been turned down but rather received with great joy and open arms.

When we take such a child, we cover all their costs from uniforms to bedding, etc. as well of course school fees (all but a few attend boarding school). The trust currently has 88 children in secondary education and 9 in universities and a number in vocational training.