A frightening experience, vulnerability is not a choice nor a desire. Vulnerable individuals bear the weight of their vulnerability, which can lead to service barriers and complete isolation. In a state of vulnerability, even the most basic decisions involving your life are taken away, undermining your independence and autonomy. Those
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A Journey Cut Short: Reflections on the Titanic Submarine Experience
Introduction The recent news of the tragedy involving the ocean gate’s titanic submarine and the untimely deaths of 5 individuals has sent shockwaves across the world. As the world kept following up on the rescue efforts, it served as a reminder of the risks associated with exploring the deep sea.
Empowering Kenyan Youth: The Significance of the Hustler Fund in Informal Settlements
In Kenya, where informal settlements are home to a significant portion of the population, the introduction of the Hustler Fund has emerged as a beacon of hope for the youth. This initiative, led by the government and championed by President William Ruto, aims to provide instant loans to Kenyan citizens,
Building Bridges: The Shared Commitment of Comoros and Kenya in Supporting Orphaned and Vulnerable Children
In a world where the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children often goes unnoticed, it is heartening to witness countries like Comoros and Kenya stepping up to make a positive impact. Despite being geographically distant, these two African nations share a common dedication to supporting children who have experienced the
Orphaned and vulnerable children need support for a promising future
Do you ever think about destitute children who live in the streets? Do you ever think about orphans who have no father, mother or relative to support them? You may be fortunate to find support as a child or if you struggled to grow as an orphan or vulnerable child,
Life as it is
Poverty is something that we are still dealing with as a country. Around 35.5% of Kenya’s population is living below the poverty line. Most of them if not all live in the slums because that’s the only place they can afford to get housing at a cheap price considering the
A day in the life of our founder’s work routine in slums
There are approximately 2.5 million slum dwellers in about 200 settlements in Nairobi representing 60% of the Nairobi population and occupying just 6% of the land. Challenges in slums are many and children are the most affected by poverty. What triggered her to serve in the community? Our founder decided
A place to call home
Walking down the streets of both urban and rural areas,you’ll come across street children.This probably means that they have no homes and they live in the streets
Is there one way in which you can change someone’s life?
Mourine Kirigho takes you through the story of orphaned and vulnerable children.The big question here is, Is there one way in which you can change someone’s life?
5 things to do while visiting a children’s home
(5 minutes read) Background information A children’s home is a place where orphaned and vulnerable children are taken care of if their parents are deceased or are proven unfit to take care of them.Most of these children usually have little or no chances of survival without intervention. Children’s homes are
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