organizations running this strategy · 7
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Education and vocational training support ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceSupports 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.
- Family and community reintegration of street children ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceReintegrates street children into families and society through community-led initiatives that engage family members, religious groups, and local communities, with nationwide implementation.
- Free medical camps for street populations ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceOrganizes free medical camps in slums and streets to deliver essential healthcare services to underserved street families, in collaboration with government and healthcare stakeholders.
- Psychosocial and counseling services ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceProvides 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.
- Recreational and creative programs for youth ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceOrganizes sports, music, art, and drama programs to provide street youth with positive social outlets, personal development opportunities, and platforms for recognition and self-expression.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of street children ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceOperates 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 ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceEmpowers street youth and street mothers through small business startup support, financial literacy training, and skills development to promote sustainable income generation and economic independence.
- Temporary housing and shelter support ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN FOUNDATION KENYAdirect serviceProvides 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.
- Community-based programs for marginalized children and families ACTION FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTREdirect serviceImplements programs across Thika, Kiambu, Murang'a, and nearby counties focusing on legal support, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, child adoptions, food aid, and community economic development in collaboration with service providers.
- Reintegration and follow-up support for children ACTION FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTREdirect serviceConducts home visits and reintegration activities to support the return of rescued children to their families and provides ongoing follow-up with previously reintegrated beneficiaries.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of street children ACTION FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTREdirect serviceRescues children from the streets, provides detoxification, food, shelter, clothing, and medical care at a Temporary Rescue Centre in Karibaribi, Ngoigwa, Thika, Kiambu County, and supports their psychological and spiritual well-being through counseling.
- Street outreach and identification of at-risk children ACTION FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTREdirect serviceConducts daily outreach programs and street walks to identify and engage street children, offering life skills, art, sports, and referrals to rescue services for newly found or abused children.
- Support for teen mothers and girls ACTION FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTREdirect serviceProvides sanitary towels and diapers to girls and mothers living on the streets and runs educational programs on family planning for teen mothers.
- Women’s economic empowerment initiatives ACTION FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTREcapacity buildingEmpowers women through table banking initiatives that promote savings and financial resilience.
- Capacity building for staff and teams CHILDREN'S FORTRESS AFRICAcapacity buildingConducts training retreats and skill-building programs for local teams, such as the Naivasha team, to strengthen their capacity and commitment to serving vulnerable children and families.
- Community empowerment and child protection programs CHILDREN'S FORTRESS AFRICAdirect serviceImplements community-based initiatives such as community libraries, sports outreach, IT teaching, child protection training, family mediation, collaborative case management, and reintegration support to strengthen child welfare systems.
- Education sponsorship and support CHILDREN'S FORTRESS AFRICAdirect serviceProvides education sponsorship for vulnerable children at secondary and tertiary levels, including covering school fees, supplying educational materials, and offering mentorship.
- Operation of shelter and community-based container projects CHILDREN'S FORTRESS AFRICAdirect serviceOperates six converted shipping container projects—four in government-run rehabilitation shelters and two in community locations—that provide library access, IT teaching, and psychosocial support to vulnerable children.