Travel For Good: Creating Change Through Education
Through our partnership with Logos Scholarship Fund, a Kenya-based social justice initiative, we continue to support the education of children from disadvantaged backgrounds
By: Harini Sriram
4 min
Mike aspires to become a civil engineer. A high school student in Nairobi, he lives with his four siblings and his mother, a casual laborer, who struggles to make ends meet. Thanks to Logos Scholarship Fund, Mike can get closer to pursuing his dream, while his mother can rest assured that at least one of her kids will have uninterrupted education.
Many young children like Mike, who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, have been able to continue their secondary education with financial support from Logos Scholarship Fund in Kenya. At Enchanting Travels, we believe that every child deserves a bright future. We’ve partnered with Logos to sponsor the education of five scholars every year, and also provide internship opportunities to our high school graduates as well as college students.
How Can You Contribute?
We have been associated with Logos Scholarship Fund since 2016. In 2022, so far (as of June 2022) we have contributed close to USD12,000 towards school fees of 16 students for the year.
If you’d like to help, our referral program, Friends For Friends, is one way of contributing to the cause. Every time a friend or family member books a trip with us based on your recommendation, we make a donation of USD50 to Logos Scholarship Fund on your behalf. The contribution will go towards school fees, materials and uniforms for the scholars.
You can speak to our travel experts about other ways in which you can support this initiative.
About Logos Scholarship Fund
A social justice initiative of the Nairobi Chapel, Logos Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 to help students who were displaced as a result of widespread violence in the country after the 2007-08 elections. Many families had to live in camps around the city, and couldn’t afford to send their children to school. The scholarship fund ensured that the children are not deprived of a good childhood and a solid education.
Since its inception, Logos Scholarship Fund has sponsored more than 500 students in high schools, colleges and universities across Kenya. The fund covers a duration of ten years in the life of a student, all the way through high school and college. It goes beyond formal education to actively nurture the dreams of children and provide mentorship opportunities so they can turn their aspirations into reality and thrive in their chosen environment.
Giving Wings To Dreams
It fills us with hope and joy to play a small part in the journeys of young children as they set out to fulfill their aspirations. Take Stephen, a Form 4 student, for instance. He is an avid football player, and dreams of becoming a doctor. Despite a history of domestic violence, he is determined to create a better future for himself and his family. Naomi, a drama and music enthusiast, aspires to become an engineer and help her family tide through their financial troubles. Millicent, a hardworking Form 4 student, wants to be a pilot, while Winfred’s goal is to be a successful surgeon. Here are some more students whose hopes and dreams you could help realize.
Alex Karuga is 16 years old and he is in the tenth grade. His father is a bus driver and is currently unemployed. His mother works as a casual laborer to support the family. He is a hardworking and disciplined boy who enjoys playing soccer. Alex wants to become a pilot as soon as he finishes school.
Brenda Auma is the eldest of her three siblings, and she lives in Kiberia with her family. Her father is unwell and her mother runs a small scale business to meet household expenses. Brenda is the devotion leader secretary of her class and she loves playing hockey in the midfield position. Her goal is to become a lawyer so she can support her parents and ensure a better life for her siblings.
Ivan Lugovane loves to participate in debates and he is a member of his school’s soccer and handball teams. He is an independent thinker, open-minded and achieved good grades in his first year of high school. When he grows up, Ivan wants to be a surgeon and support his mother, Emmy, who works as a street vendor.
Mitchelle Njeri Wanjiru plays volleyball and likes to watch movies. Her mother, a casual laborer, has been unable to work since an accident. Mitchelle is a polite and hardworking girl and dreams of becoming a pilot. Her mother is convinced that Mitchelle is destined for greatness, and they are both excited about her Logos scholarship that will help her achieve her dreams.
These are just some of the many children who stand to benefit from our continued support. Do you want to know more about the initiative and contribute towards the fund? Reach out to us if you’d like to make a donation or sponsor a child’s education through Logos Scholarship Fund.
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