Our Mission: To educate and empower children living in extreme poverty.
Road to Freedom Scholarships is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing educational opportunities to girls living in Kibera Slum, in Kenya. We believe that education is the key to empowering young girls, unlocking their potential, and paving their way towards a brighter future. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, and community support, we strive to create a pathway to freedom and transform lives by offering young girls scholarships to go to school.
Road to Freedom Scholarships provides access to clean water, a nutritious meal, hygiene products, a school uniform, school supplies and tuition. We believe the only way out of the slum is through education. Our goal is to help these girls become leaders of change in their communities. The power of educating a girl helps their mothers, helps the community, changes the world!
Kibera is one of the largest slums in the world and the largest in Africa, located near Nairobi, Kenya. Over 1/2 million people live within 1 square mile with no infrastructure. Only 8% of girls in Kibera have the opportunity to go to school. Most parents earn one dollar a day and cannot afford school fees.
By The Numbers
$850
Provides a scholarship to a girl for an entire year and includes:
School tuition
Transportation to/from school
Backpack of school supplies
School uniform & shoes
Personal hygiene products
Clean water
1 meal per day
Basic medical care
3 fun activity outings with mentors per year
100%
Road to Freedom Scholarships is 100% volunteer run. No donor funds support any RFS staff in the United States. More than 91% of your contributions go directly to the scholarships that support our students. Less than 10% of donations are used for overhead or administration costs.
Want more details? See all the facts about our financials here.
43
43 is the number of students we have offered scholarships and put through school. The affect has a far greater reach, impacting mothers, siblings and the community. The impact this program has on the families is immeasurable, offering relief, help and hope. Since our founding in 2010, Road to Freedom Scholarships has helped over 40 students and their families by giving them access and opportunity. It is the education they need to turn their dreams into realities. The measure of success and impact of this program is proven by the 18 students who have graduated High School, 3 students who have earned degrees from Universities, and 3 who are currently studying at Universities. 25 students are currently in primary, middle and high school.
