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Our Vision
Investing in African Talent:
Enabling a generation of changemakers.
We empower people to determine their own life and create their future.
Our Approach
African countries require African solutions to address the issues within their regions, particularly in achieving the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
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Our goal is to support and empower young talents on the ground to unleash their potential and develop their own solutions.
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Access to education is the gateway to achieving this. It should not depend on the economic circumstances in which a person is born. Therefore, we aim to contribute to reducing this injustice and provide young, dedicated individuals with access to education. However, our work goes beyond just university education, as we also aim to prepare people for life after their studies.
What makes us unique
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Education & Empowerment
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world" Nelson Mandela.
We don't tell anyone what the right way is or how it works, we empower, network and inspire.
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Sustainable Development Goals
Our work is based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that the right people pursue sustainable approaches.
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Local Network & Contacts
We support African solutions and, through our Kenyan members, understand the problems and tackle the root causes.
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Mentoring & Coaching
Inspiration and support help you get started and keep going. We form a bridge between mentors who have already completed similar paths and offer individual support for the individual needs and specialist areas of our students. We also want to stay in contact with our students after they have successfully completed their studies and support them in realizing their solutions.
Our Story
Friendship and passion connects
FEA e.V. is a non-profit association that was founded in Cologne in 2022.
Our founders Julia and René not only share a past employer but also a friendship that has lasted for over ten years. Over time, they both developed a shared passion and fascination for the African continent. After several discussions, it became clear to them that they wanted to contribute to greater justice through their own association. This idea gave rise to FEA.
Our Team
Co-Founder & Director
Julia Biesel
Julia is convinced that sustainable development can only originate from the people at the local level. She brings her experiences and contacts from her work with a German NGO to FEA.
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Partnership Manager Kenya
Grace Wanjiru Njire
Born and raised in Nairobi, Grace is an absolute asset to us in terms of partnerships in the Kenyan capital.
Partnership Manager Kenya
Victoria Muthoni Muriuki
Vicki hails from Meru and, through her education in Nairobi, is also well-connected. She supports us as a crucial pillar in local partner management.
Point of Contact Tabasamu
Larissa Wegener
Larissa founded Tabasamu Jamii to give the most disadvantaged members of our society a chance. Her commitment extends across various initiatives and projects. For her, education above all is a key to improving quality of life.
Co-Founder & Director
René Navrkal
René is an Africa enthusiast and well-connected locally. Through his own life experiences, he aims to help people access education more quickly and easily. Social justice is immensely important to him.
Logistics Kenya
Peter Osebe
Peter is our expert in all logistics matters in and around Nairobi.
Manager Digital Marketing
Alain Haller
Alain is our digital marketing guru. He will strategically set up and guide this for us.
Point of Contact Tabasamu
Haron Kivogo
Haron, originally from Kibagare Slum/Nairobi, serves as a mentor, coach, and role model on-site for Tabasamu Jamii. He has been involved in his community for years.
Our Students
Joshua Jackson
Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science
"The scholarship is a springboard for my journey into smart farming, although I am leaning more towards industrial manufacturing and robotics. Nevertheless, I envision that I will be empowered to set up smart farms in my home region. This will not only increase agricultural production in my region, but also encourage others to adopt similar practices."
Susan Odenche Onoka
Education (with IT)
Bachelor of Education
“My wish and ambition is to become a lecturer in mathematics. Education and empowerment are closely linked to sustainable development and help to empower marginalized groups (women and girls) to participate in decision-making processes and stand up for their rights, which is crucial for achieving sustainable development.”
Tracy Kendi Kimathi
Climate change and Sustainability
Master of Science
"What fascinates me about my field of study is how quickly our world is changing and how important it is to reconcile this change with sustainability.
Technological and industrial progress can harm the environment and our health. Sustainability helps us to pay attention to these effects and find ways to reduce them.”