Why Donors Choose to Support the Blue Pillar Self-Reliant Project
Education Is Working. Opportunity Is Missing.
Many people believe that education is the key to escaping poverty. For years, I believed the same. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I saw the Perpetual Education Fund bless individuals and families through learning. It proved that education can change lives.
But when I began spending time in Kenya, I discovered something that shifted my understanding completely.
In Eldoret and other cities, I met young adults who had done everything right. Many had completed BYU Pathway programs. Many had served full-time missions and learned leadership, discipline, and hard work.
They were capable, prepared, and motivated.
Yet many still could not find work.
Not because they lacked skills, but because jobs simply did not exist. The barrier was not effort or character. It was opportunity.
This is the part most donors in the United States never see. Hard work cannot create a job when there are no employers hiring. Many bright and talented young adults in Kenya face a gap between their education and their ability to earn a living.
This gap is where Blue Pillar steps in.
Why Donors Choose Blue Pillar
Blue Pillar fills a need that traditional charity, government programs, and even many education-based initiatives do not cover. We help people turn their training and discipline into real opportunity.
Because of donor support, individuals can receive:
- Self-reliance and business training
- Weekly support and accountability
- Mentorship from people who care about their progress
- Verified project loans that build income rather than dependency
- Education sponsorship when needed
- Opportunities to create lasting, measurable change
Your contribution does not create temporary relief. It helps build long-term stability.
A Moment That Says Everything
On one of my trips to Eldoret, I went for a morning run with a young man named Patrick. Halfway through our two-kilometer run, he looked over and said:
“Running slowly expends my energy.”
I laughed and told him “I thought we were running fast.”
That simple moment showed me the determination and strength these young adults carry with them every day. People like Patrick are ready to work. They are ready to grow. They simply need the tools and opportunities to move forward.
Why Your Contribution Matters
Your support helps create opportunity in places where opportunity is scarce. It helps individuals rise through their own effort and commitment. It allows hardworking, responsible people to build stable lives for themselves and their families.
The Perpetual Loan Fund: A Gift That Never Stops Working
Every contribution to Blue Pillar enters a perpetual fund that stays in Kenya. Here is how it works:
- A donor contributes to the loan fund.
- A participant receives a verified loan for a specific purpose.
- They repay the loan with a small interest amount.
- The same money is loaned again to someone new.
- The cycle repeats for years.
Your support does not return to the United States. It does not get absorbed by overhead. It stays in Kenya and grows in impact over time.
One donation can help many families, not just one.
The Purpose Behind Blue Pillar
Blue Pillar exists to bridge the gap between education and employment. It offers structure, accountability, and support to people who are willing to work for a better future.
Education matters. Effort matters. But opportunity is what allows both to thrive.
Your support helps create that opportunity.
This is why donors choose Blue Pillar.
Because the Blue Pillar fund is perpetual, your contribution continues helping families for years to come.
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