Friends of Watoto Kenya is a volunteer-led registered charity organization empowering orphans and vulnerable children in the streets and rural areas in Bungoma County, Kenya. The organization is currently reaching more than 30 children by providing educational materials, food, and hygiene products.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower orphans and vulnerable children to become self-sustaining to transform their lives and our community.
Our Mission
PROVIDE basic needs to orphans and vulnerable children living in the streets and rural areas, PROTECT our children from abusers and advocate for their safety and rights, EDUCATE them to become self-sustaining to transform our communities.
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What We Do
Provision of food, shelter, hygiene products and clothing
This is a monthly program that targets orphans and vulnerable children living with their guardians. Through the support of our sponsors, we provide a package that comprises basic food commodities and hygiene products.
Provision of education materials and scholarships
We seek to improve the access of orphans and vulnerable children to education. We do this by providing uniforms, books and giving out scholarships to ensure they stay in school.
Mentorship and talent development
Talent is vital, as it is a God-given prowess in a certain field. We assist the orphans identify and develop their talents through mentorship training.
Advocating for children’s rights and protecting our teens from cultural practices that destroys their dignity and rights
Most of the teenagers are prone to early marriage which is a cultural practice. This often results in a high rate of school drop-outs. We seek to end this by ensuring the teens understand the value and importance of having a good education.
Participating in environmental conservation activities
We train the children to understand the importance of environmental conservation to a sustainable future. We train them on important aspects such as planting trees.
Engaging in street children rescue and care program
Due to extreme poverty and lack of a guardian, some orphans end up on the streets begging to fend for themselves. We work towards rescuing these children and settling them in foster care, where it is easier for them to access basic needs.
