Formal Schooling
Jitegemee's scholarship program enables former street children to attend elementary and secondary school. We strive to pay for each year of a child's education, for as many levels as the child can attain.
Visitors Diary
‘Nyama! Nyama! Nyama!’ Shouted the Boy“Nyama! Nyama! Nyama!” shouted the boy in the center of the circle as he cupped his hands around his mouth and leaned... [Read more]
Positive Effect on Almost Every Indicator
In early 2009, four students from Columbia University’s International Affairs program visited Jitegemee to conduct... [Read more]
Bringing the Internet to Jitegemee’s Youth
I had the opportunity to visit Jitegemee with Farah, a friend since childhood. It was my first trip to Africa, let alone... [Read more]
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Field Updates
Continued Success in Hard Economic TimesHard economic times have hit Machakos this year, but Jitegemee has remained firm in its commitment to help vulnerable... [Read more]
Tremendous Growth Among Our Students
Many of you have followed the news of the post-election violence in Kenya with worry for our program. We are grateful... [Read more]
Microfinance Pilot Project a Success
Nothing has made me prouder of our work with Jitegemee than seeing the success of the microfinance pilot project. This... [Read more]
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Support Our New Building Project
Jitegemee has outgrown our current building and is raising $200,000 to build a new one. Please visit our Building Updates page to learn more about the project or our Donate Today page to make an online donation.
