The school was established as a partnership with grassroots leader Simeon Ajigo in 2011 and Cross-Cultural Thresholds, a non-profit group founded by Carter Via and located in White Plains, New York.
After conducting research, Simeon learned that a number of single mothers were giving their children alcohol while they left the house for work.
Shortly, Simeon's vision for Facing the Future School (FAFU) grew to include a nursery, primary school, health center and a community outreach program for teenagers in Kibera.
In 2016, FAFU furthered its outreach efforts by partnering with Move to Empower, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in White Plains, NY.
Move to Empower organizes fitness, health literacy and women's support group programs for FAFU students, faculty and parent community.