ONCOURSE

profile · synthesized from sources

OnCourse is an Australian-based nonprofit working to reduce poverty in Kenya by providing access to education and employment for disadvantaged youth and women. Since 2013, the organization has supported primary school students with basic necessities, funded vocational training programs, and delivered social support services in Nakuru. All donations go directly to on-the-ground operations, with 100% of funds claimed to be traceable and tax-deductible in Australia.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Primary Education

Supports primary school students in Nakuru by funding school uniforms, shoes, textbooks, and stationery so they can attend school and access daily meals.

Social Support

Provides holistic support including emergency food, healthcare assistance, reusable masks, and recreational 'hangouts' for beneficiaries facing adverse conditions.

Vocational Training

Enrolls youth in 12-month vocational courses at KITI, covering tuition, boarding, meals, materials, and accreditation exams, followed by job placement support.

activities · 6 groups

what they do

Emergency Public Health Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Emergency food and health supplies distribution in Kenya
  
  Distributed emergency food supplies to 72 families in Nakuru for four months during the COVID-19 pandemic, and produced and distributed 300 reusable cloth masks through vocational training students to support community health.
Distribution of School Supplies and Educational Materials 1 activity
- Provision of educational support to primary school students in Kenya
  
  Provides school uniforms, shoes, textbooks, stationery, and other basic necessities to enable children in Nakuru, Kenya to attend and remain in primary school. Also funds classroom equipment and incidentals for individual students in need.
Youth Sports and Recreation Programs 1 activity
- Recreational and psychosocial support for beneficiaries in Nakuru
  
  Organizes regular recreational 'hangout' events for beneficiaries, including visits to local attractions such as national parks and swimming pools in Nakuru, to support well-being and community engagement.
School-Based Meal Programs in Kenya 1 activity
- School feeding programs for children in Kenya
  
  Provides one daily school meal to children living on the Nakuru Dumpsite and aims to feed 400 children at a local primary school in Kenya who would otherwise go without food during the school day.
Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
- Vocational training program for youth in Nakuru, Kenya
  
  Offers 12-month full-time vocational training programs in Nakuru, Kenya, including theoretical and practical instruction, on-campus housing, and daily meals, for youth who lack access to high school or employment. Connects graduates with local employers to secure apprenticeships and paid employment.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementation and funding of community programs in Nakuru, Kenya
  
  Conducts and funds programs in Nakuru, Kenya, directing 100% of raised funds to operations with no allocation to overhead, and provides full traceability of how and where donations are used.

relationships · 5

who they work with

Actions Not Words Partner — UK based charity partnering to feed children at a local primary school.
Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission Government — Registered charity with regulatory oversight and public financial reporting requirements.
KITI Partner — Partner institution where OnCourse enrolls students in vocational training programs.
Kenyan community members Partner — Collaborates directly with individuals and communities in Kenya to identify needs and implement programs.
NITA Partner — Agency through which OnCourse students take accreditation exams upon completion of vocational training.