Education For All Children (EFAC) was recognized for the second year running at the National Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards) 2025! This happened at a colourful gala night, held at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on 7th March 2025. The Gala brought together organizations and individuals driving impactful change in advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) across Kenya. We are proud and excited to be part of this remarkable celebration of inclusivity.
Read MoreEducation For All Children (EFAC) is pleased to announce an expanded leadership team with the addition of John Opiyo as Chief Executive Officer and Beth Wokabi as Director of Programs. As the organization plans for unprecedented growth and continued expansion of services, long-time Country Director Mary Kiguru has assumed the role of Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development.
Read MoreThe National Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards), is an initiative of Daima Trust that recognizes employers, institutions, organizations, and individuals who champion Diversity, and promote Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), in the workplace and society. EFAC Co-Founder Professor Leah Marangu was nominated in the “Eminent Leaders” category. Among a field of other worthy nominees, EFAC is honored that Prof Marangu was named the winner in this category and recognized for her seminal contributions to Kenya and EFAC.
Read MoreThe National Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards), is an initiative of Daima Trust that recognizes employers, institutions, organizations, and individuals who champion Diversity, and promote Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), in the workplace and society. EFAC was nominated in the “NGOs Promoting Human Rights and Sustainable Development”. Among a field of other worthy nominees, EFAC is proud to be named the winner in this category and recognized for the value of our model for creating change.
Read MoreIn recognition of the critical role that education plays in promoting societal and personal development, peace, and prosperity, EFAC joins the rest of the world to celebrate International Education Day on January 24th, as a reminder of the importance of providing universal access to education to foster a more inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful future.
Read MorePortsmouth, NH - November 1, 2023 - Education For All Children (EFAC), a nonprofit organization that is disrupting poverty in Kenya by delivering a comprehensive education-to-employment program, is thrilled to announce that it received an endowment gift of $1.2 million from an anonymous family foundation.
Read MoreEducation For All Children (EFAC) recently welcomed Boston Celtics player and founder of The 7uice Foundation Jaylen Brown at one of their annual workshops. An exceptional athlete and social justice advocate, Brown set a goal to expand his footprint as a global citizen in 2023. The synergy between the two organizations led to this initial engagement with EFAC Scholars in Kenya.
Read MoreEFAC Scholars Willis Oyugi and Abigail Hadassa participated in an interview with Benson, EFAC Program Manager, on the KTN (Kenya Television Network). The segment, "Dau La Elimu" ("News on Education", or literally, "A boat for education" in Swahili), was hosted by reporter Frank Otieno.
Read MoreEducation For All Children (EFAC) is pleased to welcome Matt Gianino, MBA as its U.S. Executive Director. Matt will lead U.S. operations and fundraising efforts as EFAC prepares to celebrate 15 years of impact in 2023 and plans for its next phase of growth well into the future.
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