The Athenian School has been supporting the education of students at the Starehe schools in Nairobi, Kenya for over 30 years.  In the 1950’s, Dr. Geoffrey William Griffin had a vision of providing a better future for destitute, homeless boys in Kenya. He believed that education could greatly improve the condition of human life. In 1959 he realized his vision with the opening of Starehe Boys School. In Swahili, the spoken language of Kenya, the word "Starehe" means 'Tranquility' and 'Peace.' Starehe has become one of the leading secondary schools in Kenya. The centre is not just a school, it is a community. It is as multi-cultural as it is multi-faith. Almost every Kenyan community is represented at the centre, as is every stratum of Kenya. 

Several attempts were made to found a girls’ school similar to the Starehe Boys School. Finally in January 2005, six months before his death, Dr. Griffin once again realized his vision when the Starehe Girls Centre opened its doors to the first class of young, disadvantaged girls from all over Kenya. Admission to both schools is highly competitive and the schools receive applications  from all the regions of Kenya.

Please join us in supporting the education of boys and girls at the Starehe schools.