illiteracy levels in West Pokot county stands at 67%(KDHS) .Some of the factors contributing to this percentage are; FGM,Child marriage , cultural practices.

Our education program seeks to ensure quality education especially for children from the hard to reach areas.Currently, the organization with the help of some partners has 56 girls at Ortum girls boarding primary which also acts as a safe house.Also, we have 19 girls in various high schools and 5 boys benefiting from the education program.

Providing education seeks to protect these young girls from FGM and cases of child marriage that are deeply rooted in the community.

Irep sponsored girls at Ortum primary