To provide our partners with full transparency, we have grouped the school fees and operational costs into four clear impact categories.

TOTAL ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP: $1,000

• ROOM, BOARD & NUTRITION (~40% / $400)
  • For a student to succeed, they must be removed from the daily stress of the slums.
  • Covers: Safe dormitory boarding, water, electricity, and three nutritious meals per day.
• ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS (~25% / $250)
  • High school in Kenya requires significant out-of-pocket expenses for items not covered by the government subsidy.
  • Covers: School uniforms, textbooks, lab equipment for STEM subjects, and national activity fees (sports and arts).
• SCHOOL OPERATIONS & ACADEMIC SUPPORT (~20% / $200)
  • Ensures the school remains a safe, high-quality learning environment.
  • Covers: Support staff salaries (cooks, security), facility maintenance, and “remedials” (extra tutoring sessions to maintain top-tier grades).
• MENTORSHIP, HEALTH & OVERSIGHT (~15% / $150)
  • The “Bridge” that ensures the student graduates.
  • Covers: Comprehensive medical insurance, emergency health buffers, and local IDAK mentorship and administrative oversight to guarantee fund integrity.

Summary: Your $1,000 investment provides a 365-day shield around a brilliant student, removing every financial and environmental barrier between them and their dream.