St. Anne Educate a Child Initiative Trust (SAECIT) seeks to support needy children from Lirembe village, Kakamega diocese in Kenya to acquire a Catholic Boarding Education from St. Anne’s - for girls, and St. Peter’s, for boys. SAECIT also supports other vulnerable children through Catholic or private day school.

Projects

To support these children and their families, SAECIT has encouraged parents to participate in income generating projects such as crop and animal husbandry, bead work and crafts, dress making, and motorcycle transportation system business.

Testimonials

“For all those who have sacrificed their lunch and dinners to educate my child, I pray that God blesses you abundantly. May you always find peace and fulfilment in this noble task towards us.”

— Austine., Parent

We are so Grateful

“It never occurred to me that I would study in a prestigious boarding school. My donor has made my dream come true. I will work suer hard to make her proud. Thank you SAECIT and my donor.”

— Shanice., Student at St. Anne’s

This God of Ours is in You

“…and that way came as a dream. I have believed that all our dreams begin and end in God. Thank you SAECIT for uplifting my family and I."

— Prince, Student at St. Peter’s

There is a Way where there is a Will

FAQs

  • We have a team back in Kenya. They get applications from students and they visit the homes to assess the level of need.

  • Lirembe is one of the villages in the western part of Kenya. It belongs to Kakamega diocese.

  • You can support in many ways:

    Prayers

    Donations $1500 per year per student

    Promote parents’ projects

  • SAECIT is registered in Kenya as an NGO Trust.

  • The Saint Mary of the Angels is our partner. All monies go to them and they submit the money to SAECIT.

  • Yes! Once you sent a check/cheque to St. Mary of the Angels, you will receive a letter of Tax exempt from our President, Paul Devitt. In Kenya, please contact our team:

    Audrey Khatenje: audreykhat@gmail.com

    Snorine Shivachi: snorineshivachi@gmail.com

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