Our Story
There is an epidemic of poverty growing in Kenya, creating cycles that trap many families with no hope of change. This puts many children at risk and vulnerable.
The key to breaking the cycles of poverty is proper education and support for the children. Many financial institutions, community organizations, and education experts have failed to improve education quality because they do not provide proper healthcare, spiritual support, and strong mentorship for disadvantaged children.
In the Summer of 2024 Tony & Kelsey met with Pastor Willis Onyango and saw the need to provide educational support for these children. They developed a plan to shake up the cycles of poverty and bring the proper support to a real difference in the lives of these children. Kelston Educational Foundation provides proper healthcare, spiritual support & powerful mentorship programs to at-risk & disadvantaged children.
Together we are empowering the next generation one child at a time
Our Mission
Making education accessible to children & leading them in the way of Jesus Christ.
Provide access and quality education for orphans & vulnerable children.
Empower children with knowledge & skills for a brighter future.
Break the cycle of poverty through educational support.
What We Do
Meet Our Team
Tony & Kelsey Parker
Founders
Kelsey and Tony have a love for God and an understanding of what His goodness and grace provides. They know being born into poverty is a condition that no one would hope or wish for. As a result, the Lord placed in their hearts a desire to make a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate and without access to education. Kelston Educational Foundation is a vehicle to help shake the cycle of poverty and provide hope by giving these children an opportunity to receive a progressive education. They hope and pray that this message will find hearts with a similar desire to help children across the world get education for greater opportunities.
Willis Onyango
Director & Pastor
Willis Onyango is the Pastor and Director of the Kelston Education Foundation (KEF) in Kenya. Willis has served for 5 years at New Life Church as the pastor and prison outreach minister, providing Christ-centered counseling and mentorship to ex-convicts and drug addicts.
His passion for education has driven him to develop scholarship programs aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty that leads to high school dropout rates, premature pregnancies, and early marriages among orphans and vulnerable children. This cycle has jeopardized their futures and increased dependency ratios, resulting in widespread poverty in our communities. He is dedicated to providing educational resources so children can be empowered to create change and break the cycle of poverty.
Kelston Educational Foundation is a partner of Hope Alive Church in Overland Park, KS
Why Sponsorship Matters
COVERS SCHOOL FEES UNIFORMS & SUPPLIES
SUPPORTS NUTRITIONAL NEEDS TO IMPROVE FOCUS & LEARNING
BREAKS THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Impact of Sponsorship
Improve Literacy and educational outcomes.
Increased opportunities for higher education and employment.
Strengthens families and communities by investing in future leaders.
Programs & Activities
School enrollment assistance & follow-up on academic progress.
Mentorship programs to encourage personal & spiritual growth.
Regular health check-ups to ensure well-being.
How You Can Help
Sponsor a child's education journey.
Support monthly or one-time donations for educational resources.
Partner with us to build & sustain future projects.
100% of donations go directly to helping the children of the Kelston Educational Foundation
