About Elimu Yetu

Introduction and Background

EYC was established in 1999 as a national coalition of civil society organizations, professional groupings, education and research institutions and other non state actors in Kenya’s education sector to lobby for the implementation of EFA goals as articulated in the Jomtien Declaration and Dakar Framework of Action. EYC currently brings together up to 50 CSOs involved in efforts to domesticate the Jomtien Declarations and other related global conventions for the attainment of quality basic education for all in Kenya. Utilising a rights-based approach (RBA) in its campaign initiatives. EYC focuses on mobilising and harnessing the collective efforts of all education stakeholders and local communities in Kenya and providing leadership in the on-going efforts to make EFA a reality in Kenya.

• Identity and Mandate
• Vision: - EYC is guided by a vision of a literate Kenyan society that values and practices democratic ideals which promotes cohesion in diversity for sustainable development.
• Mission: - EYC mission is to influence, facilitate and promote best practices that will ensure provision of quality education for all in Kenya.
• Over-reaching goal: - The over-reaching goal of EYC is to facilitate the provision of quality education for all people (children, youth and adults) in Kenya through enabling member CSOs to effectively implement its campaigns.
• Campaign Objectives: - EYC seeks to achieve the following specific objectives;

i. To influence policy shift towards a sustainable education system that is appropriate to the aspirations of the people of Kenya.
ii. To build a strong movement with very clear direction and targets around EFA goals.
iii. To champion the cause of education from a rights-based perspective so as to ensure it is accessible to all citizens, with particular regard to vulnerable and excluded groups.
iv. To advocate and lobby the government, donors and other key stakeholders to achieve efficiency and effectiveness of the education system in Kenya
v. To campaign for gender parity in all education programmes, and in particular ensure that girls and women have equal opportunities to participate in education.

Core Values of EYC: - In working to achieve her mission, vision and objectives, EYC is guided by a commitment to the following core values.

i. Participation and inclusion of all.
ii. Honesty, integrity and good governance.
iii. Non-discrimination.
iv. Competence, meritocracy and professionalism.
v. Equity, fairness and justice for all.
vi. Promotion of a culture of collaboration and networking.