Orkeeswa

WHO WE ARE Orkeeswa is a social impact organization driven by the belief that education is the foundation for community-led development. WHAT WE DO Through accessible, high-quality, community-based education and leadership development, Orkeeswa cultivates thoughtful decision-makers and creative problem-solvers prepared to achieve their own vision for impact. HOW WE DO IT Using the community as a classroom, we invest in student-centered, skills-based learning for young people at three critical points: - Orkeeswa School provides high-quality academics, robust co-curricular programs, student wellness services, and community-based leadership through a holistic secondary school experience; - Orkeeswa Outreach utilizes trained and motivated Orkeeswa student and alumni leaders to run holistic programming in local primary schools; - Orkeeswa Incubator supports the ongoing impact of alumni through professional development, higher education scholarships, and small grants and mentorship for entrepreneurs.