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ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYA

· EIN · zerostreet.or.ke
profile · synthesized from sources

Zero Street Child Foundation (ZSCF) is a charitable trust in Kenya dedicated to transforming the lives of street children and families. They provide rehabilitation, education, healthcare, and socio-economic empowerment programs to help vulnerable individuals break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty, and reintegrate into society.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Counseling & Spiritual Support
Provides psychosocial support, counseling, and spiritual nourishment to promote holistic healing for street families.
Education & Vocational Training
Provides access to formal education through school sponsorships and skills development through vocational training for street children.
Health & Medical Outreach
Delivers essential healthcare services to underserved street populations through free medical camps and partnerships with healthcare providers.
Rehabilitation & Re-Integration
Helps street-involved youth overcome substance abuse in partnership with rehabilitation centers and reintegrates them into families and communities.
Shelter & Basic Needs
Provides temporary housing and essential supplies to vulnerable groups, including mothers with infants and underage children.
Socio-Economic Empowerment
Equips youth and street mothers with tools for sustainable income through small business startups and financial literacy training.
Talent Development & Sports
Offers positive outlets and paths to recognition for street youth through organized sports, music, art, and drama programs.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Education and vocational training support
      Supports street children and formerly street-involved youth in enrolling in school or vocational training programs through sponsorships and targeted support, enabling access to education and alternative pathways to employment and independence.
  • Child Family Reintegration Services 1 activity
    • Family and community reintegration of street children
      Reintegrates street children into families and society through community-led initiatives that engage family members, religious groups, and local communities, with nationwide implementation.
  • Mobile and Temporary Medical Clinics 1 activity
    • Free medical camps for street populations
      Organizes free medical camps in slums and streets to deliver essential healthcare services to underserved street families, in collaboration with government and healthcare stakeholders.
  • Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services 1 activity
    • Psychosocial and counseling services
      Provides counseling and psychosocial support to street youth and families through volunteer counselors and structured programs, promoting emotional well-being and spiritual nourishment for trauma-affected individuals.
  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs 1 activity
    • Recreational and creative programs for youth
      Organizes sports, music, art, and drama programs to provide street youth with positive social outlets, personal development opportunities, and platforms for recognition and self-expression.
  • Emergency and Sustained Food Distribution 1 activity
    • Temporary housing and shelter support
      Provides temporary housing, including shared shelters, and essential supplies for vulnerable groups such as mothers with infants and underage children, covering rent and encouraging community-based contributions.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of street children
      Operates a rescue and rehabilitation program for street children, including those with drug addiction, by facilitating recovery in government and private rehabilitation centers. The program supports holistic healing through structured interventions aimed at rebuilding lives.
    • Small business and financial literacy training
      Empowers street youth and street mothers through small business startup support, financial literacy training, and skills development to promote sustainable income generation and economic independence.
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Catholic nuns Partner — Assisted in enrolling Stephen in school.
  • Government of Kenya Government — Formal recognition and collaboration in service delivery, including rehabilitation and medical camps.
  • county health ministries Partner — Partner in conducting medical camps in slums.
  • healthcare providers Partner — Partners to deliver essential healthcare services through free medical camps.
  • private rehabilitation centers Partner — Collaborates to support rehabilitation and reintegration of street-involved youth.
  • public rehabilitation centers Partner — Collaborates to support rehabilitation and reintegration of street-involved youth.