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 to change this by empowering caregivers and supporting early learning from the start.
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.
At EERUi, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education that begins early, builds strong foundations, and equips learners for a sustainable future. Our work supports children, families, and communities by strengthening the conditions that make education effective, inclusive, and relevant. We train informal and home-based childcare providers on nurturing care and early learning, and engage parents through community sessions on responsive caregiving. For older children who have missed out on foundational skills, we run targeted catch-up literacy and numeracy programs. We also integrate values of environmental stewardship and sustainability into education, ensuring that learning not only transforms individual lives but also contributes to stronger, more resilient communities.
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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