Many children in rural Kenya lack access to quality education. This is a problem because when young people are unable to complete their education, they cannot develop their unique talents, grow with new perspectives, and achieve their dreams. Without access to opportunities that unlock their potential, young people risk relying on livelihoods that depend on finite natural resources.
Lewa recognises that good education that leads to sustainable opportunities remain an important part of long-term conservation. For conservation to be sustainable, young people need to be equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to access gainful jobs in the future, lift their families out of poverty, and make responsible choices as future leaders of their communities and stewards of the environment.
Our Response
To improve access to education in neighbouring communities, Lewa’s Bursary Fund supports the education of children from financially challenged backgrounds living within Lewa’s neighbouring communities. The Bursary Fund supports youth at all levels of education (primary, secondary, and tertiary), covering students’ tuition and fees, books, uniforms, school materials, meals, and other miscellaneous expenses.
The programme also provides students with support from mentors, tutorial services, career counseling, and emotional support as they complete their education. Mentors are often comprised of program alumni who have moved into successful careers in their respective fields.
Beyond providing quality education, these scholarships will set students on a path toward becoming responsible individuals and environmental stewards who increase their families’ incomes, contribute to economic development, and promote harmony between wildlife and society.
save A Mind Scholarships
Founded in 2003, the Save A Mind, Give A Choice education program supports the education and lives of extremely disadvantaged children. This includes full payment of education fees as well as providing food, accomodation, school supplies, counseling and career mentoring. This program is supported by Kathy and Peter Linneman and their friends. To date it has supported over 400 students, including roughly 150 currently. This effort supports children from grade school through graduate school (as appropriate).
“We support children of extreme poverty, including orphans, that display academic promise. We are immensely proud of these children and are humbled to have the opportunity to change their lives, Kenya and our world.” – Dr. Peter Linneman
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| Our Impact |
1200+
Students supported overall since 2000.
150+
College & university students this year
400+
Members of the alumni network who are now coaches and mentors.
50+
New students enrolled in high school every year
430+
Students in scholarship program this year
NOTE: The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children supported through our bursary programme. We are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing and work in partnership with parents/guardians and sponsors to do this. To read our Child Protection Policy, click here.
