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Video by Nora Doyle
SAAS operates in Kongowea, an area of Mombasa, Kenya. Nora Doyle created this video that captures the spirit of the people of Kongowea who we aim to help.
About SAAS
Sponsor an African Scholar (SAAS) is an Irish charity (Charity Number CHY 17318) that provides sustainable solutions to communities in Kenya. SAAS was founded in early 2006 in response to the exploitation experienced by young people and their families who live in extreme poverty.
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Sponsor African Students
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Increase HIV & Drugs Awareness
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Comissioned Projects
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Community Work
Students in need of Sponsorship.
Below is a list of the students on our reserved list awaiting sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring any of these students kindly email us at info@saas.ie. Thank you.
Halima
Halima is 23 years old. She is a final-year student at Mount Kenya University pursuing a Diploma in Education (special needs).
Leah
Leah is 22 years old. She is a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.
Kelvin
Kelvin is 24 years old. He is studying for a Diploma in Telecommunications at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic and will graduate in December.
Our Current Students
Below is a list of some of the students who currently have sponsorship.
Success Stories
from former SAAS students
Below is a list of some of the students who were sponsored by SAAS.
High School Teacher 
