CHILDREN’S HOMES
Thrive Kenya partners directly with already established children’s homes in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya to make the most efficient impact possible.
Our carefully selected partner homes are gifted with leadership who are compassionate and have the children’s best interest at heart.
We partner only with children’s homes who share in the same values and who have been sustainable within their own communities though greatly struggling to stay open and care for the children currently living at each home. Our partner homes operate with a high level of integrity, accountability, and strong moral beliefs and ideals.
Each of our Partner Homes is a Community Based Organization (CBO) and a recognized charitable institution in Kenya. This CBO status is equivalent to a 501c3 tax exempt organization in the United States. As Thrive Kenya continues to grow, more established children’s homes will be added to our partnership.
Current number
of partner homes: 4
Locations: Soweto/Kayole Slums in Nairobi, Kenya (3) and in Homa Bay, Kenya (1)
Number of children impacted: 350 (165 girls & 185 boys), including 17 in college/votech
OUR PARTNER HOMES
Smile Community Centre
Founder & Director: Margret Nekesa
Founded: 2009
Location: Eastlands, Soweto Slums
Children: 84 (41 girls & 43 boys), including 5 in college/votech
Place of Grace Children's Home
Director: Ruth Munanie
Founded: 2009
Location: Donholm Phase 5, near Soweto
Children: 25 (15 girls & 10 boys), including 3 in college/votech
Christ the Hope Rescue Centre
Founder & Director: Teresia Watere Wanjohi; Manager: Betty Simmitta
Founded: 2002
Location: Embakasi Central, Kayole
Children: 96 (42 girls & 54 boys), including 5 in college/votech
Rock Brook Home & School
Director: Lorna Bolo
Founded: 2019
Location: Homa Bay, Kenya
Children: 145 (67 girls & 78 boys), including 4 in college/votech; 30 of the children only attend our school and live in the local area.