Students at Nairobi Girls School visited by AKIN staff

Twenty five St. Francis students had sat for K.C.P.E. exams in November 2006,and received the results in December. They were still waiting for school placement when St. Francis was closed. Funds were not available to pay school fees, and other necessary costs. A group of concerned individuals from the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia decided to take action to assure that these children would be enrolled in secondary schools or vocational colleges as soon as possible.

African Kids In Need (A.K.I.N.) was formed in the United States to organize the effort.

AKIN decided to make education its primary goal. Funds were raised in the United States to pay school fees and personal expenses for the 25 students. With the cooperation of the Children’s Department, all 25 children were soon enrolled. Twelve were placed in vocational training colleges, including Thika Variety Village for Boys and Nairobi Girls School for the girls. Both two year schools are run by the Salvation Army. The remaining thirteen students were placed at four secondary schools.