Every day Director Elisha Ooga step inside the gate of Welicar Educational Centre
Every day I step inside the gate of Welicar Educational Centre, I am reminded that this mission is bigger than me. Behind these gates are dreams waiting for a chance… Children longing for hope… Young lives searching for love, guidance, education, and an opportunity to become the best version of themselves. Some arrive hungry, some […]
Why Volunteers Love Teaching at Welicar Educational Centre in Dandora, Nairobi
In the heart of Dandora, one of Nairobi’s most vibrant communities, Welicar Educational Centre is quietly transforming lives through the power of education. For many international volunteers who visit the school, the experience becomes much more than a short period of service. It becomes a meaningful journey of connection, learning, and shared humanity. From the […]
A Day in the Life at Welicar Educational Centre
Every morning in Dandora, Nairobi, the gates of Welicar Educational Centre open to the sound of laughter, greetings, and the excited footsteps of children ready for a new day of learning. Students arrive in their uniforms, greeting their teachers and friends before gathering for the morning assembly. It is a moment of reflection, encouragement, and […]
Meet Our Students: Jackline’s Story of Hope
At Welicar Educational Centre, every student carries a story — and each story is filled with dreams, determination, and hope for the future. Jackline is one of the bright young learners in our school community. Like many children growing up in Dandora, she faces challenges that could easily discourage a young mind. Yet Jackline continues […]
A New Chapter of Hope at Welicar Educational Centre
After several years of quiet but determined progress, Welicar Educational Centre in Dandora, Nairobi is entering an exciting new chapter. Our mission has always been simple yet powerful: to provide quality education, hope, and opportunity to children growing up in one of Nairobi’s most underserved communities. Over the past few years, despite many challenges, our […]
Elisha Ooga – Director Welicar Educational Centre narrates what it really means to be a slum-child
My name is Elisha Ooga. I was born and brought up in Kibera slum – the biggest slum in Sub-Saharan Africa. I couldn’t continue with my education in High school after my father died of severe backache as a result of doing menial jobs including carrying heavy loads/ offloading trucks at the Nairobi’s industrial […]
Girl Child Education Empowerment
Success in life begins with a quality education. And yet, millions of children and youth lack the support they need to strengthen their literacy, stay on track in school, graduate from high school and find a career. One study after another has shown that educating girls is one of the most effective ways to fight […]
Supporting Families during COVID-19 Pandemic.
As the new Corona virus spreads rapidly in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested low-income areas. The pandemic is having a negative impact on people’s health and economic and social status. Most people, especially slum-dwellers had skipped a meal or slept on […]
Impact of Gift Notifications on children, families and communities.
Gift Notification (GN) received by sponsored children brings hope and happiness to their families, the neighbourhood and the entire community in which they live. Families that benefit from gift notification always feel cared for and loved. Gift Notification is when a sponsored child receives a gift in a form of letter, money, greeting card, or […]