Gua means ‘Walk in your purpose’.
'You will never know the potential of any child unless that person is given an opportunity; and there is no bigger opportunity than the gift of education and self-development.'
Emmanuel Jal
–Founder, Former child soldier & Peace Activist.
‘Polepole’ – Gua Africa 2024
(polepole in swahili means slowly)
Gua means ‘Walk in your Purpose’ and at Gua Africa we have learned it is best to do this with a ‘polepole’ approach to ensure our impact is efficient and sustainable. We work with those affected by conflict and persecution as well as their host communities and without careful collaboration, consistency and solidarity, partnerships can fail. Our aim is to move our beneficiaries from ‘surviving’ to ‘thriving’ and equip young people with the creativity, ambition, skills and independence to lead and contribute to their communities for the long-term; to walk ‘slowly but surely’’ in their purpose for better futures.
Our annual visit to Kakuma Refugee Camp combine reviews in progress at the Gatwitch Hub (which is now entering its third year), and visiting satellite projects led by our Gua and Mystart alumni.
For quality assurance we are committed to delivering annual ‘in person’ training which includes Safeguarding and EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging). Further to this we also offer specialised training relating to our strategic development plan and this year our core focus included provision for women leadership and an Early Years & Infants program.
Our Mission
Gua Africa provides educational programs for those affected by war and displacement in East Africa. We primarily work in Kenya offering education to refugees who have survived war and genocide.
How You Can Help
There are many different ways you can support Gua Africa’s work as an individual and a school or business; such as community fundraising, online shopping, and sponsoring a child.
