DACO Compassion Table
A sustainable Education Retention social enterprise initiative designed to generate resources for supporting vulnerable children
with school fees and educational needs through partnerships and collaborations with multi faith congregations.
The project will prepare and share quality meals with multi faith congregations at an agreed price per plate, with proceeds
directed towards education sponsorship programs.
About the programme
We are a Kenyan nonprofit working to raise the floor of learning for children at the bottom of the pyramid — the poorest, most rural, and most marginalized learners in Kenya's 47 counties.
- Our goal is to keep children at the bottom of the pyramid in school and learning, by addressing the compounding barriers of poverty, disability, gender discrimination, and geographic isolation.
- To achieve this goal, we deliver direct programmes in schools and communities, conduct learning assessments, advocate for equitable policy, and build the capacity of teachers and local institutions.
- Our advocacy targets the specific practices and policies that push children out of school — female genital mutilation, child marriage, period shame, and the exclusion of children with disabilities.
- Our work is deeply rooted in local solutions and prioritizes the rights and involvement of girls, children with disabilities, nomadic and pastoralist communities, and children in urban informal settlements.
- Our network spans Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands and urban informal settlements, working in partnership with county governments, schools, faith institutions, and development partners.
Events and activities
14 Nov, 2025 | Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding with Royal Priest College of Divinity and Humanity
14 Nov, 2025 | Training and Education
Building Advocates for Kenya's Most Vulnerable Children
14 Oct, 2026 | ASAL Programming
Sharing and Caring at Kibera Children's Home and Rescue Centre
28 Nov, 2026 | Ecosystem restoration
Ecosystem restoration and environmental conservation initiatives
28 Nov, 2026 | Need Assessment
Kibera Pride Children's Home and Child Rescue Centre visit for need assessment
12 Dec, 2026 | Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Kisumu County in 2025
In focus
14 Sep, 2026 | FGM Programming
Female genital mutilation remains one of the most direct barriers to girls' education in Kenya
14 Oct, 2026 | Hidden Costs of Education
When "Free" Schooling Still Costs Too Much
Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination remains one of the most persistent barriers to girls' education in Kenya
28 Nov, 2026 | Girls' Education
Keeping Girls in School: Ending Period Shame in Kenya's Classrooms
12 Dec, 2026 | Mental Health