A CLOSER LOOK AT
OUR OUTCOMES
Over nearly two decades of focus, together we’ve built a
network of alumni who have realized a brighter future
and are changing the world in their own right.
70%
EARN AN
INCOME
OUR WORK WITHIN CONTEXT SHOWS
STRONG EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Today, nearly three out of four alumni (70%) are earning an income—a rate far higher than
national youth employment averages. In a country where underemployment and joblessness for young people can reach 67%, our graduates are consistently bucking the trend. Even more telling: 77% of employed alumni have held their jobs for at least a year, demonstrating not only access to work but the ability to keep it.
58%
OF ALUMNI
ARE WOMEN
BREAKING THE GENDER INEQUALITY GAP
EMPOWERING WOMEN
From the start, Friends of Ngong Road has been intentional about ensuring girls have equal opportunity. Today, 58% of alumni are women, and their success is clear: female alumni are employed at rates 20 points higher than their male peers—and far above the Kenyan national average for women. In a country where women too often face systemic barriers to employment, this is proof that our deliberate approach is making a difference.
75%
ARE PRIMARY
PROVIDERS
TRANSFORMING ONE HELPS MANY
RIPPLING IMPACT
Our mission has never been just about a single child. When one life changes, many lives change. Three out of four alumni are now the primary providers in their households, most supporting at least two others. 61% report savings, a sign of financial stability and resilience. Each student who thrives brings their family and community forward with them.
66%
ARE
SUPERVISORS
STUDENTS WHO GROW INTO
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Employment is just the first step. Our alumni are advancing, too: 66% of employed alumni now serve in supervisory roles, leading teams and shaping workplaces. 21% have been promoted in the past year alone, a signal of both performance and potential.
These numbers tell a story of young people who are not merely getting jobs—they are stepping into leadership, influence, responsibility, and success.
