Education should never be a privilege, it should be a right.
Gran Sueño is committed to ensuring that all young people in Kisumu, including those at the Kisumu Children’s Remand Home, can access education and build a better future regardless of their circumstances.
Our Core Projects
Scholarship
Removing financial barriers through comprehensive support including tuition, accommodation, books, uniforms, and transport.
Mentorship
Life-skill workshops and leadership training to foster success beyond the classroom for scholars and youth at the remand home.
Kipaji-Day
Nurturing creativity and showcasing talent through monthly Kipaji programs at the remand home. From painting to soccer, we build sustainability through expression.
Empowerment in Action
The Library Project
Learning a Trade
We bring in a fundi (craftsman) to build the library directly with the children, teaching them furniture making and carpentry.
Sustainable Future
For youth who may not return to school, these practical trade skills offer a path to self-reliance and a profound sense of ownership.
"The library will serve as a hub for both knowledge and practical inspiration, built by the very hands it is meant to serve."
Soon
The Library Hub
Opening Kisumu 2026
Cycle of Empowerment
Our impact goes beyond classroom education. Through leadership training and mentorship, scholars develop skills that foster success in all areas of life.
As they progress, they mentor new students entering the program, creating a cycle of empowerment and lasting impact, becoming role models who uplift entire communities.