BUZZ Live! stars Elimisha Kakuma
Join BUZZ Live! as we go international to meet the inspiring founders and leaders of Elimisha Kakuma! Join us either in person at the historic Alexander Black House in downtown Blacksburg, Va., or via our livestream on Facebook or on YouTube.
About Elimisha Kakuma:
Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp was established in 1992 with the arrival of the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” who were fleeing civil war. What was meant to be a temporary refuge has become a permanent settlement of over 300,000 refugees. In Kakuma, education offers children an escape from a difficult reality. But more importantly, a decent education creates a pathway to opportunities for children and their families. However, as students get older, access to higher education becomes all but unattainable.
Elimisha (Swahili for “Educating”) Kakuma provides access to higher education – including Virginia Tech – for the camp’s high school graduates. Students receive intensive academic instruction, exam preparation, mentorship with current college students, and guidance through the college application process. As more refugees gain access to higher education, their long-term life outcomes will be improved and their communities will be strengthened.
We thank the Cranwell Family Foundation for making this BUZZ Live! possible.
Contact Michael Hemphill for more information by email or 540.556.2879.
