About us

Our mission

Wasamo Girls' Secondary School is the only girls' boarding school serving on Mfangano Island, a remote and isolated region in Homa Bay county, Kenya. Our institution stands as a beacon of hope in an area where girls' education faces significant challenges, particularly the pervasive issue of youth pregnancy.
Founded to address the pressing need for quality education for young women in our community, Wasamo Girls' Secondary School is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and gender disparities that have long affected our region. We recognize that in Mfangano Island, where adolescent pregnancies and early marriages have become alarmingly common, our school plays a crucial role in changing narratives and opening doors to a brighter future.
We provide a safe and supportive environment for all our students, including young mothers who have bravely chosen to return to education. Our school actively works to combat the normalization of adolescent pregnancies and early marriages, which have historically hindered girls' educational and personal development in our community.