About FDC
FDC was set up 20 years ago by Katherine (Pop) Gunson, who is still an active committee member. She saw that many young people from Dagoretti were not at school because their parent(s) could not afford to pay the fees. This was especially disheartening for those who had attained high marks at primary level and Pop was determined to help.
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The FDC committee is formed of volunteers from different countries and backgrounds, plus a part time social worker who is a paid member of staff. We get our funding from a mix of local fundraising events, friends, family and corporate sponsorship.
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FDC is much more than just a cheque for school fees. Our social worker oversees these young people on their educational journey. Committee members with experience or interest in working with teenagers meet with them every school holiday to listen and mentor. We actively support additional needs, whether in education, careers or psychosocial support, bringing in professional assistance if our budget allows.
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Where are we based?
The FDC office is based in a community hub known as Mahali Pa Watoto (a place for children), located on the edge of Dagoretti, and is where we interact with our students and hold meetings and seminars. The building is shared with another non-profit organisation: Karibuni, a UK based educational charity. (https:/www.karibuni.org.uk/).
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The FDC students
FDC students during a mental health session.
Our Social Worker
Social worker Ann Wambui, plays a big part in the students' lives, visiting homes and schools and ensuring that the students are gaining from their education. Ann has a good understanding of the students she works with, as her secondary and tertiary education was also funded by a non-profit (not FDC). She is also a qualified teacher with a degree from the University of Nairobi.
