I CAN FLY INTERNATIONAL

We seek to abolish early marriages, female genital mutilation, sexual violence, human trafficking, as well as reduce HIV transmissions in remote communities. These goals will help eradicate human rights violations committed against women in girls. We aim to educate girls from poverty-stricken backgrounds who are ordinarily unable to continue their education due to cultural norms and lack of economic resources. We provide outreach programs and training that offer solutions to remote communities challenged with toxic practices that destroy healthy livelihoods for women and girls. We seek to challenge children and youth to see themselves as valuable contributors to society – not as property, which is the cultural norm in many rural communities.

Providing free education to children from poverty-stricken households is a proven strategy that sets children from all backgrounds on equal playing fields. Through our community outreach programs, we educate girls and boys on the importance of human rights for all. Our community outreach programs create awareness and advocacy for those living in communities that practice toxic behaviors. Through our outreach program component, we also teach the importance of self-esteem, knowing one's rights, and the need for higher education. We provide shelter, education, counseling, and enrichment activities that give children a second chance in life after they have been violated through our rescue services. All of the programs, projects, and services we provide are created to protect survivors, prevent future incidences, build awareness, and invoke change in remote communities where such behaviors are prevalent.

For the past fifteen years, I Can Fly International has worked closely with experts and stakeholders in the area of human rights and development for women and children. Our proven track record of improving disadvantaged people's lives in remote communities shows that we are more highly capable of continuing successful outcomes. Through educational programs, enrichment projects, rescue services, shelter provisions, and outreach methods, we provide participants with the successful tools to overcome the ills that seek to oppress them.
Our leadership team, staff, and volunteers are comprised of educators, project managers, social workers, counselors, and governmental agencies who play a role vital role in each program component. Each team member works within his/her area of expertise to ensure the child receives the best care and information needed to thrive.

Our accomplishment in the area of education shows significant improvement within the past ten years. When we founded our secondary school, program participants performed below average academically on the KCSE exam, which placed our school in position #63 out of 80 schools in our school district. Each year our senior class improved through tutoring programs and enrichment activities. Today our school is ranked #3 in our district.
We currently have dozens of I Can Fly High school alumni in Colleges and Universities studying various fields, including engineering, education, communications, and a host of vocational careers. Our graduates are currently working as professionals in medicine, early childhood education, community development, graphics, and IT.
Our rescue services have been implemented in five counties within Kenya, making our program coverage exceptionally wide. Covering a large service area gives children from diverse communities an opportunity to advance academically and pursue their dreams without the risk of human rights violations.
In 2018 we officially opened a rescue center in Western Kenya that provides specialized services to survivors of early marriage, female genital mutilation rape, and HIV/AIDS. These special services include court appearance assistance, child protection, maternity support, and medical needs. Our partnership with local government agencies has helped dozens of children ages 6-17 years escape oppression and death in some cases.