Friends of JAMS is run by an all-volunteer group. Here’s why we devote our time and money to the cause.

Why scholarships? The need is high and the results are tremendously positive.

• In Kenya, even public high schools charge fees and room and board, preventing many youth from completing high school.
• Most families in Kenya work very hard but their farms and small businesses don’t provide enough income to send children to high school. When there is some money, usually sons rather than daughters are sent.
• Boarding school provides three meals a day and security to girls living in poverty. Just walking to school can be dangerous for girls in many places.
• Every year of school achieved increases the health and prosperity of a girl’s family, her future children, and her community as well as herself.

Why JAMS? We believe in the JAMS mission and JAMS has produced results.

• The JAMS mission is to provide an education “good enough for the richest, open to the poorest.”
• JAMS vets all scholarship applicants to make sure precious scholarship funds go to those truly in need.
• JAMS believes in the potential of girls and has invested in up-to-date science labs, computer lab, and library–thanks to the generosity of our donors.
• JAMS teaching methods, school governance, curriculum, and living conditions are all designed to empower the girls and develop effective life skills and leadership qualities.
• With a 100% graduation rate, JAMS gives bright and determined young women in need a promising future.
• Over 70% of JAMS graduates have achieved national exam (KCSE) scores that qualify them to go on to higher education (university or vocational college) while the national average is about 35%.

Learn more about “Why JAMS?” HERE