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VICTORY CHILDRENS HOME FOUNDATION

· EIN · www.vce-kenya.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Victory Child Empowerment is a Kenya-based nonprofit organization focused on child protection, education, and economic empowerment for underprivileged children, youth, and women in Kisii County. The organization works to reform child care systems by transitioning children from institutional to family-based care, while also providing vocational training, education support, and community-led initiatives to end female genital mutilation. Rooted in Christian values, it integrates spiritual growth into all its programs.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Care Reforms
Transitions children from institutional care to family-based settings through case management, family preservation, kinship care, foster care, and reintegration support.
Caregiver Empowerment (SILI)
Saving, Investment and Lending Initiative that supports women through savings groups, microloans, financial literacy training, and entrepreneurship support to strengthen household economies.
Child Protection and FGM Prevention
Conducts training and advocacy to end female genital mutilation, strengthens child protection systems, and raises awareness on children’s rights and safety.
Elimu Bora Program
Provides underprivileged children with access to education, nutrition, healthcare, and improved learning environments through infrastructure development, teacher training, and digital learning tools.
Research and Innovation
Conducts baseline surveys, data analysis, and pilot programs to inform care reform, using technology and adaptive learning frameworks to improve child welfare outcomes.
Spiritual Growth Program
Integrates Christian teachings through Bible studies in schools and families, household evangelism, music programs, and partnerships with faith-based ministries.
Youth Life Skills Programme
Offers vocational training in carpentry, tailoring, computer skills, and culinary arts, along with apprenticeships, career counseling, and job placement support for unemployed youth and care-leavers.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Policy & Rights Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Child Well-being and Care Reform
      Engages in care reform efforts and works to end female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kisii County. The organization also produces policy briefs with key findings and recommendations to inform decision-making and drive legislative and policy changes, and strengthens advocacy for safe and inclusive child protection services through partnerships.
  • Child Family Reintegration Services 1 activity
    • Care Reform and Child Protection
      Conducts geospatial mapping to identify underserved children, prevents child separation through community advocacy and family empowerment, and manages child and family reintegration. The organization also supports foster and kinship care programs, conducts needs assessments for children's care institutions (CCIs), develops customized transition plans, and implements these plans in collaboration with stakeholders. It also provides child protection training and awareness to children, guardians, and community members.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
    • Economic Strengthening and Livelihood Programs
      Strengthens household economic stability through income-generating activities and skills training. This includes providing resources, training, and support to vulnerable households to increase income and build assets, empowering unemployed youth with life skills and vocational training, offering apprenticeships and job placement assistance, and training disadvantaged women and caregivers in financial literacy and SMART agricultural techniques.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Education and Wellness Support for Children
      Empowers underprivileged children by providing access to education, nutrition, and wellness support through its "Elimu Bora Programme".
  • Program Evaluation & Research 1 activity
    • Research and Evaluation of Care Practices
      Uses the Family and Community-Based Care Reform Monitoring (FCRM) strategy to evaluate transition processes and documents lessons learned. The organization conducts baseline surveys, engages stakeholders for diverse perspectives, uses advanced technologies for data collection, analyzes numerical and qualitative data, and creates reports to communicate findings. It also organizes workshops and develops interactive dashboards to share insights and facilitate knowledge exchange, and implements pilot programs to test new care models.
  • Religious Discipleship & Church Planting 1 activity
    • Spiritual Education and Community Engagement
      Conducts Bible study sessions in schools, hosts family group Bible discussions, and performs household evangelism. The organization also incorporates music into spiritual activities and organizes community events with spiritual themes, providing spiritual counseling and support.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Capacity Building for Child Welfare
      Offers volunteer opportunities and internships for students and junior professionals. The organization provides training, mentorship, and infrastructure support to build the capacity of children's care institution (CCI) staff, develops sustainability strategies, offers training for caregivers on effective parenting techniques, and strengthens existing child protection coordination systems and local service provision.
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Caleb International Ministries Partner — Provides Bibles for children and staff, mentorship on spiritual development, and support for the music program.
  • Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) Partner — Collaborates with CCIs to build capacity and transition them toward family-based care models.
  • DCS Partner — Collaborates with the Department of Children's Services (DCS) to support the transition of children's care institutions.
  • Kenya government Government — The livelihood programme aims to complement the government’s vision and efforts.
  • Victory Child Empowerment Partner — Collaborates with Victory Child Empowerment in efforts to support children and end FGM in Kisii County.