Elimu Yetu Coalition (EYC) is implementing a GIZ Generation Digital project; “Understanding School Digital Ecosystem in 10 Counties in Kenya” whose main objective is to establish whether there is sufficient connectivity in schools within the targeted counties to facilitate digital skills and help close education divide. Targeted Counties are: Nyandarua, Makueni, Kitui, Mandera, Busia, Transnzoia,…
Elimu Yetu Coalition focuses on mobilizing and harnessing collective efforts to make Education for All (EFA) a reality in Kenya. In doing this, the coalition works in collaboration with County Education Networks (CENs) to track achievement and challenges in education sector at the grassroots and enable communities to engage in education processes at the county…
This year, EYC has organised the 14th national conference on education for all since its inception. The conference presents an opportunity for stakeholders to share experiences and evidence on a selected theme, discuss challenges and develop policy recommendations for engagement with the government. The 2024 theme is: “Delivering enhanced learning outcomes through quality, equitable, inclusive…
In the heart of the Maasai Mara, in Narok County lives Susan, a woman with a heart as vast as the landscape. During the school holidays, Susan, witnessed a close friend at the age of 11 years undergo Female Genital Mutilation which was a norm. When schools opened more than half of the girls who…
We are incredibly grateful to have dedicated donors like GIZ. Wolfgang Leumer, Senior Programme Manager, Global Campaign For Education visit to get an overview about the implementation the Generation Digital Project which is supported by GiZ and being implemented by the coalition, was a reminder of the incredible power of partnership in making a difference.
We recently welcomed Hanne Stratgaad, Senior Progarmme Coordinator, GPE of the Education Out Loud (EoL) project and Richard Olong, Regional Programme Manager for Oxfam IBIS to see firsthand the impact of their support. Their generous grant is helping us in enhancing participation of the Coalition and County Education Networks to engage in education development, implementation…
EYC is being funded by Wellspring under the project; Reducing gender based barrier to adolescent girls education and skills in Kenya. The project targets 8 counties namely; Narok, Homabay, West pokot, Bungoma, Nyeri, Isiolo, Tanariver and Wajir. EYC has conducted a diagnostic survey through courtesy visit with the County Director of Education in Narok, Homabay,…
Through Education Out Loud funding the coalition had an opportunity to establish County Education Network in Turkana and Garissa County to fight for the right of Education for every child, including refugee children, since these are the only counties in Kenya that host refugees through Kakuma and Dadaab camps respectively. The Coalition engaged various stakeholders…
EYC core mandate is to influence policy which makes engagement with policy makers a critical endevour. EYC organized policy forums in Nakuru and Taitataveta county with the view of improving ECDE at the county and also deliberating on some of the challenges and opportunities that present themselves with regards to ECDE at the county. This was…
The Coalition, through the County Education Networks (CENs) is represented in most of the counties. To build a strong and effective movement, the CENs needs to be strengthened to be able to carry out their mandate and push the agenda of Education for All at the county level. Turkana and Baringo County are some of…