The Kenya Drylands Education Fund (KDEF) works to expand access to education for students in Marsabit and Samburu Counties. By engaging deeply with communities—listening and …

Oct 29, 2021 · Since volunteering for KDEF, it has become my goal to contribute to the best of my abilities at all times. I realize that every little bit helps and can make a huge difference in the …

Kura Omar and Sarah Hadden founded the Kenya Drylands Education Fund in 2013, primarily to help girls stay in school. Since then, KDEF has been working hard to lift up students, families …

KDEF not only funded the drilling of one of the deepest boreholes in the country but installed solar panels, storage tanks and automatic water dispensers. Women and children are now free and …

Aug 23, 2020 · During the day, KDEF sponsored students have to gather in one spot to access online learning platforms that are installed in the new smartphones we recently provided. …

Nov 23, 2021 · During the menstrual hygiene conversations, KDEF engages and trains both the male and female teachers on menstrual hygiene management. Engaging men and boys in the …

With the help of individual donors and foundations, KDEF provides promising students from vulnerable families with the resources they need to complete four years of study in high-quality …

Kenya Drylands Education Fund (KDEF) mission is to improve educational opportunities for underserved populations in the drylands of Kenya.

KDEF’s three signature programs also promote attendance and retention: OPPORTUNITY KITS: In this poverty-stricken part of the world, girls have limited access to sanitary products. Having …

Jan 27, 2021 · KDEF’s Cofounder and Country Director, Ahmed Kura, has received the honor of being selected as a 2021 Gratitude Fellow – joining the 150+ social impact leaders in the …