About Us

Elimisha Watoto Foundation is a community-driven education organization committed to expanding access to quality education and training for economically disadvantaged learners.

An Elimisha Watoto Foundation Student

Elimisha Watoto Foundation has given me an opportunity to gain an education and set me on a successful path in the future. 

Who We Are

Elimisha Watoto Foundation is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to expanding access to quality education for bright and talented learners from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The foundation works to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent deserving students from pursuing their educational dreams.

Through scholarships, mentorship programmes, leadership development initiatives, and family support systems, Elimisha equips learners with the resources and support needed to succeed academically and personally.

Kenyan School girls standing outside their school

Our Vision

Well-rounded education for an empowered generation.

The foundation envisions a society where young people are equipped with education, character, and leadership capacity to shape a better future for their communities and the world.

Our Mission

To provide access to quality education and training to economically disadvantaged learners through scholarships.

By supporting students across different stages of education, Elimisha ensures that talent and potential are nurtured regardless of economic background.

Our values

The work of Elimisha Watoto Foundation is guided by three core values:

Integrity
Maintaining transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all activities.

Sustainability
Ensuring long-term impact through responsible use of resources and strategic partnerships.

Innovation
Continuously exploring new approaches and solutions to improve educational access and student development.

Strategic objectives

The foundation pursues the following strategic objectives:

  1. Provide access to quality education and training for bright and talented learners from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  2. Equip learners with critical life skills that foster resilience, leadership, and personal development.
  3. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships that strengthen the foundation’s ability to deliver sustainable programmes.
  4. Strengthen institutional capacity to ensure effective delivery of the foundation’s mandate.

OUR APPROACH

Elimisha believes education should be supported through a holistic framework that addresses both academic and social realities faced by students.

Our approach combines:

  • Educational scholarships
  • Mentorship and well-being support
  • Leadership and life skills development
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Strong monitoring and evaluation systems

Through this integrated model, the foundation ensures that learners are not only able to access education but are also equipped to thrive beyond the classroom.

A group of students posing together for a photo in the playground