A six-day charity walk covering 220 kilometres from Nakuru to Ngoswani Mara has begun to draw attention to the education difficulties faced by vulnerable children in Kenya and to rally support for learning programmes.
Called “Trekking for Education,” the initiative is organised by Home Care International and will run from 14 to 19 July, bringing together walkers crossing the Rift Valley to emphasise the importance of access to schooling.
The organisation says the trek is intended to highlight children who still encounter obstacles to quality education despite Kenya’s commitment to universal schooling.
Home Care International founder Dr James Karanja said the campaign is meant to inspire shared efforts to support children’s education.
“Education opens doors and changes lives. With every step, we hope to encourage people to take responsibility and invest collectively in the future of children,” Dr Karanja said.
Themed “Every Step for a Better Tomorrow,” the trek will combine long-distance walking with advocacy for equal access to education.
Organisers say participants will engage with local communities, schools and supporters along the route while recording experiences that show the realities faced by many families working to educate their children amid economic hardship.
Home Care International said education remains a vital tool in reducing poverty and advancing sustainable development, noting that the initiative is designed to improve public understanding of the challenges affecting disadvantaged learners.
The charity supports education, children and families in difficult circumstances through learning programmes, social initiatives and partnerships aimed at creating opportunities for young people and strengthening local communities.