Nairobi, Kenya — July 11, 2026 — African Rights for Economic Development (AFRIEDO) today held the GOAL300 Walk for Peace and Education at the Nairobi Arboretum, bringing together participants, partners, sponsors, and community members in a show of solidarity with vulnerable children and youth striving to access quality basic education. The walk, organized under AFRIEDO’s ongoing peacebuilding and education programming …
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The Plight of Vulnerable Children in Kenya
Introduction Exploring the plight of vulnerable children in Kenya reveals a complex landscape shaped by socio-economic challenges, cultural factors, and systemic issues. These children face numerous adversities that significantly impact their development and future prospects. Vulnerable children in Kenya often find themselves in precarious situations due to a combination of poverty, lack of access to education, health care challenges, and …
GOAL300 Walk for Peace and Education
The Inaugural GOAL300 annual Walk for Peace and Education will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Goal300 Goal300 is the acronym for Education Learning, and Training Opportunities for Vulnerable Children (GELTO). GELTO or simply GOAL300 is an ambitious program targeting vulnerable children and youth in Kenya. Through the program, the Organization aims to support vulnerable children and youth in …
Education Access
In Kenya, millions of children face barriers that prevent them from accessing quality education. Vulnerable and marginalized communities, often affected by poverty, social stigma, and geographical isolation, struggle to provide their children with the fundamental right to education. AFRIEDO strives to bridge this gap, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to learn and thrive. Our …
Youth Training
Youth training, employability enhancement, entrepreneurial incubation
Peace Building
Our Peacebuilding initiatives encompass a wide range of strategies and programs designed to promote sustainable peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion in communities affected by conflict or violence. These multifaceted efforts often involve facilitating dispute resolution processes to address grievances and resolve conflicts through peaceful means such as mediation, negotiation, and dialogue. We also focus on strengthening governance structures and institutions …
Advocacy
In our advocacy efforts, we emphasize the critical intersection between access to basic education and peacebuilding. Education catalyzes social cohesion and understanding, particularly in communities that have experienced conflict. By focusing on vulnerable and marginalized groups, we aim to ensure that no child is left behind in the pursuit of knowledge. Every child has the right to education, and we …
Welcome to African Rights for Economic Development
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Access to Basic Education
In Kenya, millions of children face barriers that prevent them from accessing quality education.
Youth Enterprise & Employ-ability Empowerment -Y3E
Youth training, employability enhancement, entrepreneurial incubation, and support programs are critical initiatives