Sponsorship
what the girls have said...
“Transitioning into high school proved to be a challenge for me as some of my relatives started washing their hands of me while others tried their best to make sure that I did not continue schooling. It was at this time that Precious Sisters opened doors for me. The financial burden had been lifted from my shoulders. Beyond school every child needs a home, a safe environment and caring grown-ups to look up to. It was the opposite for me. I dreaded being at home and Precious Sisters, in effect, became my family”
Miriam Class of 2009
“Most of my fellow primary school classmates and childhood friends have kids, are married, some separated and sadly some passed away. Were it not for Precious Sisters, I would be in the married, separated and probably single mother group. Precious Sisters secured my future through educating me in one of the academically top high schools in the country. I am an inspiration to my family and my community at large”
Dafrose Class of 2016
"Thank you all (Precious Sisters) for always being there for us. May the Almighty in heaven see your charity works and reward it."
Faith Class of 2021
“Precious Sisters gave me radiant hope of a promising future, having offered to cater for my high school fees to mentoring me. It has made me confident and able to face my fears with a lot of courage. Indeed, Precious Sisters has made me be what I am today. Moreover, the organization has played a role in transforming the lives of many and also reviving the hearts of many downcast souls. I really appreciate all stakeholders in this program. May God continue blessing them for having hearts of gold that touch the souls of many hopeless young girls.”
Veronica Class of 2019
“When I reported to secondary school, I didn't have the required school fees amount, and I knew that, even after admission, I would be called anytime and sent to fetch school fees from home. If that day ever came, I knew it would be my last in secondary school because my family couldn't afford to raise the required fees amount”
Faith Class of 2011
“Our focus as a big family in a small house in Kitui was to survive. The environment did not allow us to talk about dreams that might probably never come true. Precious Sisters lifted a heavy burden from my shoulders by paying my school fees through high school, and that meant I could focus on my studies and make my dreams happen”
Florence Class of 2011
“Investing in our education has had a multiplication effect over the years. We have become a beacon of hope to our families and communities. Soon we will be standing alongside you impacting change through financial support and mentoring, which Precious Sisters has embraced to produce all-rounded young women”
Mary Class of 2009
Sponsorship
Each individual who sponsors a girl will receive regular updates on their progress.
Our sponsors in Kenya pay KES 60,000 a year, over the four years of Secondary School education.
For sponsors outside Kenya we have two rates of sponsorship. The lower level of £400 per annum, which is the same as the rate for Kenyan sponsors and covers the cost of school fees only.
We then rely on other donations to cover our other costs, primarily the cost of employing our two mentors who are based in Kenya. Our governance and administration costs are minimal and are normally about 4% of our total costs.
The higher sponsorship level of £700 covers all our costs.
Sponsors pay either in full at the start of the sponsorship, at the start of each academic year, or each month.
For those located in the UK, you can also donate through
How do we select the girls ?
Our aim is to identify bright girls from disadvantaged backgrounds; girls who hopefully have the ability to win a place at university. Understandably, demand for a sponsored place at school is high. Our selection process aims to identify the girls who truly come from financially needy families and those who we believe have the academic ability to benefit from a sponsored place. The process is managed by the Programme Manager, with the involvement of some of the local trustees:
- We go to the five schools that we work with soon after the new Form 1 girls arrive at school and ask the schools to give us a list of the girls whose families are struggling to pay the school fees.
- We ask each of the girls on this list to complete an application form which tells us about their family situation.
- Our Programme Manager interviews the girls and takes off the list any girls who do not seem genuinely needy.
- One of our Trustees and the Programme Manager interview the short listed candidates for a second time. This time we are looking to confirm the girl's poverty and also to assess how she has settled into secondary school. Is she likely to make the most of the chance?
- We make offers to the strongest 30 candidates that we see across the five schools.
what happens next?
- We meet the parents or guardians of each girl that we have selected to ask for their commitment to support and encourage their daughter, and also to ask for their commitment to Precious Sisters as we mentor and guide their daughter.
- We write to potential sponsors, telling them all that we have learned about a girl and inviting them to sponsor her.
How will you be kept informed of the progress of the girls that you are sponsoring ?
Once a sponsor has agreed to support a girl the Programme Manager will write to the sponsor after the end of every term with the following :
- A copy of the girl’s school report
- A letter from the girl
- An information sheet that we build up about each girl with details of all the interactions that we have with her
- A letter from the Programme Manager with a general update on all the activities of the charity
As a sponsor you are free to write to the girl that you sponsor by sending emails to the Programme Manager who will pass on your message to the girl.
what our sponsors have said
"The first girl that we sponsored came from a difficult home life. She was living with her mum in Mathare, a slum in Nairobi, where her mother sold vegetables on the side of the road to make a living. Her father had left. She was bright but needed a chance. At one point, she had to go back a year in school, which took a lot of management and encouragement. This was handled very well by Precious Sisters, and we were kept informed and were asked for our input, which was so good."
"We are kept fully informed and updated by Precious Sisters. We have lovely emails from the girl we sponsor telling us how she is getting on, what she is up to, her plans for the future and sounding so happy to be at school."
"If you are thinking of becoming a sponsor, we would absolutely say go ahead. You will find it an awesome and rewarding experience both for the girl you would be sponsoring and for you. And every penny you donate goes to the school which the girl you are sponsoring attends."
"I and the members of my Rotary Club have been well pleased and are happy to continue the sponsorship for the next 3 years."
"Precious Sisters goes to great lengths to see that you are kept fully informed throughout the girl's time at school, and your input is welcomed."
"We have been struck by Precious Sisters' total commitment to the girls."
"If you sponsor a girl through Precious Sisters, you will enable a girl to reach her potential and also enable her to help her family and improve her country over time."
"Above all, you will get a great deal of pleasure knowing that you are doing something really worthwhile."
"One hears so often that if you sponsor a girl with a charity, you are given the name of the child you are sponsoring but you have no contact with the child and little with the charity. Nothing could be more different with Precious Sisters. Each term, we receive a copy of the girl's report and a newsletter about the charity and what has been going on. We receive a report of the mentoring days and much other information."
"The first girl that we sponsored came from a difficult home life. She was living with her mum in Mathare, a slum in Nairobi, where her mother sold vegetables on the side of the road to make a living. Her father had left. She was bright but needed a chance. At one point, she had to go back a year in school, which took a lot of management and encouragement. This was handled very well by Precious Sisters, and we were kept informed and were asked for our input, which was so good."
"We are kept fully informed and updated by Precious Sisters. We have lovely emails from the girl we sponsor telling us how she is getting on, what she is up to, her plans for the future and sounding so happy to be at school."
"If you are thinking of becoming a sponsor, we would absolutely say go ahead. You will find it an awesome and rewarding experience both for the girl you would be sponsoring and for you. And every penny you donate goes to the school which the girl you are sponsoring attends."
"I and the members of my Rotary Club have been well pleased and are happy to continue the sponsorship for the next 3 years."
"Precious Sisters goes to great lengths to see that you are kept fully informed throughout the girl's time at school, and your input is welcomed."
"We have been struck by Precious Sisters' total commitment to the girls."
"If you sponsor a girl through Precious Sisters, you will enable a girl to reach her potential and also enable her to help her family and improve her country over time."
"Above all, you will get a great deal of pleasure knowing that you are doing something really worthwhile."
"One hears so often that if you sponsor a girl with a charity, you are given the name of the child you are sponsoring but you have no contact with the child and little with the charity. Nothing could be more different with Precious Sisters. Each term, we receive a copy of the girl's report and a newsletter about the charity and what has been going on. We receive a report of the mentoring days and much other information."
"The first girl that we sponsored came from a difficult home life. She was living with her mum in Mathare, a slum in Nairobi, where her mother sold vegetables on the side of the road to make a living. Her father had left. She was bright but needed a chance. At one point, she had to go back a year in school, which took a lot of management and encouragement. This was handled very well by Precious Sisters, and we were kept informed and were asked for our input, which was so good."
