In Kenya’s low-income communities, many children miss out on nurturing care and early learning in their first years. By the time they start school, they’re already behind—and without support, the gap keeps growing. We work with caregivers, teachers and communities to strengthen early learning, restore foundational literacy and numeracy for children falling behind in school, and rebuild pathways back into education for children who are out of school.
Education Empowerment for Rural and Urban Slums Initiative (EERUi) is a nonprofit social impact organization based in Kenya, dedicated to transforming the educational journey of children in low-income communities. We support parents, caregivers, and educators to create nurturing, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments where all children can thrive.
EERUi strengthens early learning and foundational education for children who are most at risk of being left behind—before they enter school, while they are in school, and when they have dropped out altogether.
We work with informal and home-based childcare providers to improve nurturing care, early stimulation, and school readiness for young children. We also engage parents through community-based sessions that build responsive caregiving practices at home.
For older children who are already in school but falling behind—or who have dropped out, we deliver targeted catch-up programs in foundational literacy and numeracy, using joyful, sport-based activities to create safe, collaborative, and motivating learning environments, paired with structured support for re-enrolment and sustained attendance.
Across our work, we integrate environmental stewardship and sustainability into learning by promoting locally grounded practices and materials, ensuring education not only improves individual outcomes but strengthens community resilience over time.
At the heart of EERUi’s model is collaboration with stakeholders. We listen deeply to the voices and aspirations of those we serve and co-design solutions that reflect local realities while drawing on global frameworks. We strengthen capacity and leadership through hands-on workshops, peer learning circles, and mentorship, empowering community champions to lead sustainable change. Our approach is practical, scalable, and rooted in local innovation, using reusable materials, adaptable tools, and inclusive practices that grow with each community. Through strong partnerships, ongoing reflection, and evidence-based advocacy, we ensure our work not only meets immediate needs but also drives long-term transformation across Kenya’s early childhood and education landscape.
The training provided by EERUI has equipped me with practical skills and knowledge to effectively support my child’s learning, development, and school readiness from home.
Caregiver
Partnering with EERUI has strengthened our impact in early childhood education through shared expertise, innovation, and a common mission to empower communities.
Partner
Thanks to EERUI’s training, I now use powerful teaching strategies that are helping my students, especially those who were behind, catch up and succeed in literacy and numeracy.
Teacher
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