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| EFAC Donors Meet Students and Go On Safari
Founders Rod and Nancy Van Sciver travelled to Kenya with a group of 15 donors. The donors visited with the 96 EFAC scholars at their schools.The students and sponsors were overwhelmed by the warm connections that were made. Letters and packages were delivered from many of the sponsors who did not attend and each student felt he or she had made a connection with the "EFAC Community." It is hard to describe what each and every donor has given to these children. The EFAC donors have removed the fear of life without a future for every EFAC scholar, but they have also given them a unique connection with a caring EFAC Community.
These are some of the brightest and most motivated young teens you will ever meet. The children's stories of how they managed to succeed despite their circumstances are powerful. We know that Kenya will be in good hands with this next generation of leaders.
The EFAC group traveled from the schools to the famed Maasai Mara. The safari was breathtaking and the highlight was the cheetah that jumped up on the jeep. YIKES!
Join the next donor trip to meet the EFAC scholars and experience a unique safari. To see more photos and learn more about the trip, read our February and March blog entries as well as Molly Stahler's travel blog.
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| |  Meet the Class of 2014
"I would like to become a doctor when I grow up, to save and serve the lives of those who are suffering from various diseases. I promise you that I would do my best to achieve my goals in future." Samuel, Kijabe Boys School
Samuel is one of 52 new EFAC scholars who started school in February 2010. These students come from all eight provinces in Kenya and are now attending 7 of the top boarding schools in Kenya. All of these students graduated in the top 20% of their graduating eighth grade classes but none of them would have been able to continue their education without a scholarship.
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37 girls and 15 boys
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48 students are in their 1st year of high school
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3 students in their 2nd year of high school
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1 student in her freshman year at university
- Big dreams about about becoming doctors, lawyers, journalists, scientists and changing thier communities
- read individual biographies on all of our students under students at www.educationforallchildren.org
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| |  Student Spotlight: Sophia
Before becoming an EFAC Scholar, Sophia lived with her two siblings, grandmother, and mother in a mud house without any utilities. She was first in her eighth grade class often studying without benefit of proper lighting and enough food to sustain her throughout the day.
Now in her second year at the top rated Starehe Girls' School, Sophia has become the "Most Improved Student" in her class. She has moved up 20 positions overall and also now ranks #1 in physics.
Sophia loves singing and her passion is music. In 2009 she was part of the Starehe Girls music group that performed at the National Kenyan Music Festival. With this chance at an education Sophia's story has only just begun.
Watch a video of a conversation with Sophia. |
| |  Celebrate your Birthday with Facebook Causes
For her 32nd birthday, Molly Stahler asked her friends and family to donate $32 to EFAC through Facebook Causes as her present. Molly raised over $1,500 and with a match from her parents, she is now sponsoring Ivy, a student at Vanessa Grant School. In March, she travelled with EFAC to Africa and was happy to meet Ivy. Ivy and Molly are pictured here.
If you have a birthday coming up, consider using Facebook Causes to raise money for an EFAC scholar. Instead of asking for gifts, ask your friends to donate to EFAC. Go to Facebook Causes Birthday Wish to get started. |
| |  NH Rotarians Support EFAC
EFAC has seen strong support from local Rotary Clubs recently. "We have touched a nerve with Rotary Clubs in that we both work locally, but have an international reach," said Nancy Van Sciver, President and founder of EFAC. "We share a desire to give people around the world the same opportunities that we enjoy."
Van Sciver recently addressed the Milford NH Rotary Club and told members about the 96 students who now attend top Kenyan boarding schools thanks to EFAC scholarships. After the presentation, the Milford club's board of directors voted to award a full one-year scholarship. "We felt by supporting EFAC, we could help change the world-one student at a time," noted Milford Rotary President Stephanie Kruy. Read EFAC's blog for more information on this presentation.
At another Rotary presentation at the Manchester Queen City Club, their past president was inspired to sponsor a four year scholarship immediately after hearing about EFAC. |
| | Save the Date: July 26, 2010
 The 3rd annual EFAC Golf and Tennis Classic will take place on Monday July 26th this year at the Wentworth By the Sea Country Club in Rye, NH. Please join us for a fabulous day of golf and tennis at one of the seacoasts most scenic clubs and help EFAC reach their goal of providing scholarships to students in the developing world.
7:30am Shotgun Start - Standard 18 Hole Format.
Lunch, awards and live auction beginning at 12:30pm.
Tournament Sponsorships: Gold $4,000; Silver $3,000; Bronze $2,000 and Golf Foursome $1,000.
Tennis Round Robin will be held at the WBSCC outdoor courts. Registration at 10am. $75 per player. Includes lunch and live auction following. Rain or shine. Signup individually or with a partner. Space is limited. Level intermediate and above.
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| |  Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Marchessault
Since the fall of 2009, Joan Marchessault, co-founder of Strategic Leadership Consulting Group, has volunteered her time to help EFAC's Board of Trustees
develop the mission, vision and strategic goals for EFAC.
Joan facilitated a full day board retreat and has attended all of the board meetings. "Joan has been invaluable in helping to shape our young organization. I know I represent the entire board in expressing our thanks and in giving her the highest recommendation.", says Nancy Van Sciver, founder of EFAC. |
| |  Meet our New Summer Intern
Alexandra Frank has joined the EFAC team to help us out with our marketing needs this summer. Originally from Portsmouth, Aly is living in Boston and is one class away from getting her BA in Graphic Design from Emmanuel College. Aly has a lot of experience helping small organizations with their graphic design needs and in her first week for EFAC designed the marketing materials for the upcoming Tennis Classic. Outside of school and work, Aly enjoys traveling and running. |
| | Volunteers Needed
EFAC is looking for volunteers who like to write to help us with our weekly blog, quarterly newsletter, and press releases. We welcome your creativity and expertise to help us get our message out. Please send us an email at info@educationforallchildren.org if interested. Thanks! |
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