Prequently Asked Question

New Futures helps high-school students from poor communities stay in school by covering school fees, uniforms, books, and lunches. We also walk with each student through mentorship and emotional support.

It costs $300 per year to fully sponsor one student. This covers fees, uniforms, books, and lunches.

 
Yes! Many sponsors choose to support more than one student or give monthly toward the program.

 
We work with local principals, teachers, and community leaders in Siaya County to identify students who are bright, motivated, and in danger of dropping out because of financial hardship.

 
Yes. Empower Africa is a registered nonprofit in the United States, and all gifts are tax-deductible.

 
Yes. Sponsors receive regular updates, including school progress, personal stories, photos, and major milestones.

 
A full sponsorship covers:
.School fees
.Uniforms
.Books
.Lunches
.Mentorship and support from our local team

 
Yes. 100% of sponsorship funds go toward the students’ education and support. All administrative costs are covered separately.

 
Yes. Sponsors are welcome to visit. We help plan visits so you can meet students, principals, and local partners.

 
New Futures is overseen by Pauline, a retired principal with decades of experience in Siaya County. She works with principals, teachers, and community leaders to make sure every student is cared for.

 
Our team steps in quickly to find out what happened and provide extra support. If the student cannot continue, we assign your sponsorship to another student immediately.

 
We use a simple, transparent system for fees, receipts, and accountability. Sponsors can request reports at any time.

 
Yes. Groups, families, churches, and companies can sponsor multiple students or even an entire class.

 Siaya continues to have some of the highest dropout rates in Kenya. Many families struggle to keep their children in school. New Futures was created to break this cycle and give every child a fair chance.