Join us on Saturday, May 13, 2023, for our Brighter Futures 5K event to help support our mission at Grain of Rice Academy in providing life-changing educational opportunities. With your help, we can ensure that more and more children have access to the education they deserve.
Brookville Event:
Join us at Franklin County High School for the Brighter Futures 5K Brookville Event on Saturday, May 13, 2023 for a fun and family-friendly way to help in providing life-changing educational opportunities for children in Kenya. Walk or run the 5K with your church, social group, or team starting at Franklin County High and looping through the town park. Don't miss out on our Advocate Booth to find out more about our mission, and stop by our Artisan Product Booth to support our Kenyan Artisans. Hang out after to enjoy fun yard games for the whole family. Come join us for a morning filled with lots of team spirit, fun, and fundraising for an incredible cause.
Team/Virtual Experience:
The Brighter Futures 5K Virtual/Team Experience Event is an exciting opportunity to support our mission in Kenya from anywhere in the world. Join a team or walk/run on your own, and help provide life-changing educational opportunities for children in need. By participating in this event, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your team spirit, engage in a healthy and fun activity, and make a real difference in the lives of children in Kenya. So lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and join us wherever you are!
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in Kenya and create a brighter future for all.
Share your excitement as a Brighter Futures Ambassador and let others know about the amazing impact they can make by supporting Grain of Rice Academy. Your dedication and support will help to provide children in need with access to high-quality education that can transform their lives. As you spread the word, remember that you are truly making a difference in the lives of children and families in Kenya.
Let your passion for this cause inspire others to join you in creating a brighter future! Share your Ambassador Team page with others and invite them to join in supporting our school either by participating in the 5K or making a donation. Together, we can make an even bigger impact in the lives of children and families in Kenya.
Brookville Participants, join in at Franklin County High School to walk/run the 5K starting at 8am!
Virtual/Team Experience Participants, coordinate with your Team Leader if/where you'll gather in your area!
Show up, run, or walk, and feel the impact you're making in the lives of students at Grain of Rice Academy. Thank your supporters and share your experience on social media to inspire others and spread awareness about GORA's impact in Kenya!
Remember, every dollar raised will directly impact the lives of children at Grain of Rice Academy. By supporting this cause, you're helping to provide children in need with the tools and opportunities they need to receive a quality education that empowers them to reach their full potential. Let's work together to make a difference and create a brighter future for all. Share your team page or donate here.
Even if you are unable to participate in our Brighter Futures 5K event, you can still make a significant impact. Your contribution, no matter how small, will help us provide quality, hands-on education to children in need in Kenya.
Grain of Rice Project is a non-profit organization that believes in the power of education and training to empower Kenyans. Our work initially started in the Kibera Slum, but as our programs expanded, we needed more space. That's why we recently moved to a small village outside of Nanyuki, which comprises 8.5 acres of land. Our site houses our artisan program, volunteer housing, vegetable gardens, and most importantly, our Grain of Rice Academy.
Grain of Rice Academy is a primary school that provides hands-on, high-quality education within a Christian context to children in need. Our students come from different tribes and ages, and we focus on creating a unified learning environment. We prioritize literacy and follow a cross-curricular approach to learning, with the goal of creating leaders who can solve problems in their communities and expand our reach.
In addition to our school, we also support over a dozen artisans from both the village and Kibera. Our artisans create handcrafted products that help them earn a living wage and support their families.
While we know we can't change everything in Kenya, we believe that small actions can make a big difference in people's lives. We welcome you to be a part of this journey with us, as we work together to create a brighter, more equitable world for all.
Join us at Franklin County High School for the Brighter Futures 5K Brookville Event on Saturday, May 13, 2023, a fun and family-friendly way to help in providing life-changing educational opportunities for children in Kenya. Walk or run the 5K with your church, social group, or team starting at Franklin County High and looping through the town park. Don't miss out on our Advocate Booth to find out more about our mission, and stop by our Artisan Product Booth to support our Kenyan Artisans. Hang out after to enjoy fun yard games for the whole family. Come join us for a morning filled with lots of team spirit, fun, and fundraising for an incredible cause.
The Brighter Futures 5K Virtual/Team Experience Event is an exciting opportunity to support our mission in Kenya from anywhere in the world. Join a team or walk/run on your own, and help provide life-changing educational opportunities for children in need. By participating in this event, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your team spirit, engage in a healthy and fun activity, and make a real difference in the lives of children in Kenya. So lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and join us wherever you are!
Don't forget to share your race day photos on social media and use the hashtag #BrighterFutures5k to spread the word and inspire others to support our cause. Thank you for your participation and support.
Head over to Brighter Futures 5K Registration to register and follow the instructions to create a new Brighter Futures Ambassador Team on the Brighter Futures Ambassador Section.
Even if you are unable to participate in our Brighter Futures 5K event, you can still make a significant impact. Your contribution, no matter how small, will help us provide quality, hands-on education to children in need in Kenya.
You can donate here
In Kenya, access to quality education is often limited to those with the means to pay for it. We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their economic status. That's why we founded Grain of Rice Academy, a place where all students receive an equal and excellent hands-on education.
By registering for our Brighter Futures 5K event, you can help us make this vision a reality. Your registration fee ($40 for adults and $20 for children) will go towards the cost of Ambassador Kits (keychain, sticker, and race bib) and postage to send them to team leaders and individuals. Additionally, the majority of your registration fee and any donations you make will directly support our Child Advocacy Program, providing life-changing educational opportunities for children in need at Grain of Rice Academy. Join us in making a difference, one child at a time.
Find out more about our Child Advocate Program here
Click here to support out Brighter Futures 5K Fundraiser
We are thrilled to see children inspired to make a positive impact in the lives of others. In fact, children of all ages are welcome to participate in the Brighter Futures 5K event on Saturday, May 13th. As a bonus, registration for children 18 years and under requires a minimum donation of $20, and includes an Ambassador Kit. P.S. If you are not able to cover a child's registration fee, we still encourage them to participate as this is a family fun event. Just please note that we just won't be able to provide an Ambassador Kit.
Join us in supporting our child advocacy program and providing life-changing educational opportunities for children in need in Kenya.
You can register up to the day of the 5K on Saturday, May 13th, but in order to receive your Ambassador Kit on time, you must register by Sunday, April 23rd.
Brookville Participants will be required to pick up Ambassador Kits a week before the 5K. Details to come.
Participants in our Virtual/Team Experience will have their Ambassador Kits mailed out to Team Leaders to distribute to local participants 1-2 weeks before the 5K. If you are on a team where your team leader is not local to you, your packet will be mailed directly to you.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY SUNDAY, APRIL 23 TO BE GUARANTEED AN AMBASSADOR KIT.
Each registration fee ($40 per adult/$20 per child includes 1 AMBASSADOR KIT
If you are a team leader or participating in the 5K by yourself or with your household, you can use MAP MY RUN to plan your route ahead of time.
A 5K is 3.1 miles. You would probably want to map a run that's out and back, so the turn around point would be just over 1.5 miles. Make sure to stay hydrated by bringing water or seeing if your team will have water stations.