About Us
ABOUT US
Welcome to Etsirbella Scholarship
At Etsirbella Scholarship, our mission is clear: to ensure that underprivileged children—especially those living in the informal settlements of Kibera, Nairobi—have access to quality, consistent, and dignified education. Founded in 2018, our work is rooted in the belief that education is the most powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty, and that true impact begins with investing in a child’s future.
We don’t just send children to school—we walk the journey with them. From scholarships and school meals to hygiene support, family visits, mentorship, and community empowerment, our approach is holistic and grounded in compassion.
To sustain this life-changing work, we operate Etsirbella Designs, a social enterprise that produces handmade fashion accessories and crafts. Every item sold helps fund our scholarship program, enabling more children to learn, grow, and thrive.
When you support Etsirbella—whether through sponsorship, donations, or by purchasing our designs—you become part of a bigger story: a movement that’s rebuilding futures, one child at a time.
Mission
To ensure every underprivileged child has easy access to quality education.
Vision
To be lifelong champions to underprivileged children by ensuring their seamless access to quality education opportunities that nurture their potential hence empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.
Supported children to access quality basic education
Visited homes
Children sponsored with hot and healthy meals at school
Women empowered with life skills
Supplied dignity hygiene packs in partnership with other organizations
OUR PARTNERS
Collaborative Projects
We were able to partner with wazalendo movement Africa in educating our children on matters of smart farming as an empowerment skill.
We also patnered with KCB bank in creating awareness on financial Literacy. Many patners are continuing to patner with us in this noble course.
PRODUCTS
Partner with Etsirbella Designs
We have been able to sell over 200 different products which has in turn supported over 100 under privileged children to enroll for education through our scholarship program.
TEAM
Our Team
Mercy Achieng Okoth
Founder and Executive Director
Jessy Lesley
Photography and Videography
Garret Achieng
Volunteer
Mary Adhiambo
Volunteer
Deborah Kendi
Volunteer
Lambert Okoth
Volunteer
Nickson Teka
Volunteer
FOUNDER'S WORD
A Message from Our Founder
When I founded Etsirbella Scholarship in 2024, my heart was heavy with the stories of children in Kibera I had taught and walked with children who longed to go to school but couldn’t afford it. As an educator and community servant, I knew I couldn’t just keep watching the cycle of poverty repeat itself. I had to do something.
Etsirbella Scholarship was born from that place of urgency, love, and deep conviction. Our goal has always been simple: make education accessible and consistent for the children who need it most. But over time, the work has grown. We realized that to keep a child in school, we must walk with the entire family especially mothers. That’s why our work now includes family support, empowerment programs, and community outreach.
To help fund the mission, I decided to link Etsirbella Designs to the scholarship program. Every product we sell helps keep a child in class, fed, mentored, and growing.
I invite you to be part of this movement. Sponsor a child. Share our story. Buy from our shop. Together, we are not just giving children books and uniforms—we are restoring their right to dream.
— Mercy Achieng Okoth
Founder, Etsirbella Scholarship
