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Caring for Kenya's vulnerable children since 1961
About KCH
Kenya Children's Homes (KCH) is one of Kenya's oldest children's charities, founded in 1961 as Thomas Barnardo House in Nairobi.
What began as a children's home has grown into a broader, education-focused organisation supporting vulnerable children through care, mentorship, sponsorship, reintegration, and family-based support.
Today, KCH provides care, mentorship, and education to hundreds of children, while supporting up to 400 children across Kenya each year through its programmes.
After 23 years of partnership and support, Kenya Children's Homes UK handed over the organisation to the Board in 2025, marking a new chapter of locally led leadership and impact.
Our Impact
Decades of transforming lives across Kenya
1961
Founded
6,000+
Children cared for
400
Children supported yearly
300+
Reached through Kibera since 2007
150+
Girls at Soila yearly
How KCH Works Today
Kenya Children's Homes is more than one location or one programme — it is a connected model of care, education, rescue, and long-term support.
Care
Providing safe, stable environments for children who need immediate support and protection.
Education
Supporting children from primary school through to university with learning, discipline, and long-term opportunity.
Rescue
Intervening where girls and children face serious risk, including early marriage, FGM, or unsafe home situations.
Sponsorship
Helping children remain with family while receiving school fees, supplies, mentorship, and practical support.
Reintegration
Walking with children and guardians over time so family-based futures remain safe, stable, and sustainable.
Our Programs
Supporting vulnerable children and families across Kenya
Kibera Sponsorship & Butterfly Support
Helping children remain in family settings while receiving education, daily support, and follow-up care through sponsorship and reintegration.
Soila Maasai Girls Centre
Rescuing Maasai girls from FGM and early marriage — giving them education, safety, and a future.
KCH Adoption Society
Supporting children toward permanent, loving family placement wherever adoption is in the child's best interest and fully guided by legal process.
Jonathan Gloag Academy
A key part of the KCH journey — helping children access consistent, high-quality education in a supportive learning environment.
Income Generating Programs
Ventures like Kelvin Bakery, the thrift shop, and Westminster Events Center help strengthen sustainability and support the wider mission of KCH.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support Kenya Children's Homes. Every contribution makes a difference.
Volunteer
Share your time and skills to make a direct impact on children's lives.
Get InvolvedDonate in Kind
Support the homes with food, clothing, shoes, toys, and other practical items that meet daily needs.
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Your support helps us continue our mission of giving children hope and building futures.