Education that breaks the cycle of poverty
When children are safe, nourished, and supported, they can learn. And when they learn, their future changes. When their future changes, they can influence their communities and the nation.
Education that breaks the cycle of poverty
When children are safe, nourished, and supported, they can learn. And when they learn, their future changes.
The Challenge We Address
When basic needs are uncertain, education is fragile.
In rural Homa Bay County, many children face poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to quality schools.
We provide meals, clean water, structured learning, with medical care and housing where needed, and mentorship, creating the stability children need to succeed.
The Challenge We Address
When basic needs are uncertain, education is fragile.
In rural Homa Bay County, many children face poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to quality schools.
We provide meals, clean water, structured learning, and mentorship, creating the stability children need to succeed.
Our Impact
Real outcomes, real change
Students learning across Achungo campuses
Students currently in secondary school through scholarship support
Meals
provided weekly
Students boarding in dormitories
Kenyan Non-Teacher Staff
Credentialed teachers in our classroom
Students meeting or exceeding national standards (KJSEA)
Ranked among top comprehensive schools in Homa Bay County
Stories of Change
“After my parents died, I did not know what my future would be. My grandmother didn’t know how she would be able to send me to school.” – Helen
Our Programs
From classrooms to life-changing opportunities, our programs support students at every stage of their journey. We provide education, mentorship, and experiences that open doors to a brighter future for those who would have no resources otherwise. This fosters real change for individuals and their communities.
Primary Education
Achungo operates two primary campuses, in Rodi and Imbo, serving children from pre-primary through sixth grade.
Both campuses share the same leadership, academic standards, and mission. Imbo (the 2nd campus) was built to expand access, allowing Achungo to serve more children in surrounding rural communities.
Each campus includes classrooms, libraries, computer labs, kitchens, assembly halls, and dormitories for upper primary and middle school students preparing for national exams.
Students rise early to study. Teachers mentor closely. Expectations are high. The result is both academic excellence and remarkable discipline — without harsh enforcement. Achungo is now recognized as one of the top-performing schools in Homa Bay county.
Junior Secondary (Imbo)
With Kenya’s shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), Achungo expanded its programs to include a junior secondary school (Grades 7–9).
To ensure continuity, Achungo built a junior secondary campus at Imbo, complete with classrooms, a science lab, workshop, faculty housing, and dormitories.
This allows students to continue their education in a stable, structured environment, protecting the gains made in primary school and strengthening long-term outcomes.
Secondary School Scholarships & Support
Passing primary exams is only the beginning. Secondary school requires tuition, boarding fees, uniforms, and supplies — costs that many families in Homa Bay County simply cannot afford.
Achungo works to ensure that every qualifying graduate can continue.
We provide scholarships, sponsorship coordination, mentorship, and ongoing support. Currently, over 207 Achungo graduates are enrolled in secondary schools.
For these students, high school is not simply academic progression, it is the path to economic transformation.
Post-Secondary: The Long View
Our commitment does not end at high school graduation. We remain connected to our graduates throughout their college/university education and provide support for fees when needed.
Many return to visit during breaks as Achungo had become their primary home. Many of our high school graduates help at Achungo during their gap year before college. A few of our college graduates have already joined Achungo staff. Some mentor younger students. Others pursue professional careers and begin giving back.
Our long-term vision is generational:
Students who were supported become professionals. Professionals become mentors, and mentors strengthen the next generation of students throughout Kenya. The cycle becomes regenerative.