Safety, Shelter & Food - Vulnerable Kids in Kibera

St. Vincent’s is proud to share the accomplishment of three youth from our rescue centre who graduated from high school last year, and this year, have been enrolled in university. Now accomplished young women, Dorcas, Teresiah and Mercy came to the rescue centre along with their siblings at the young ages 3, 4 and 6, respectively, after the loss of their parents. Two of the young women continue living in the rescue centre today, while one was able to be reunified with family, but has continued to receive educational support from St. Vincent’s.

Throughout their childhood and youth, St. Vincent’s provided shelter, food, health care, and education to these young women. Through life skills training, mentoring and psychosocial support, the young women learned about their sexual reproductive health and rights and were empowered to make decisions to keep themselves healthy. 

We are so proud of each of these young women who have overcome tremendous hurdles and trauma in their lives to make it to where they are today. Dorcas is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Education at The Catholic University of Eastern and Central Africa, while Teresia and Mercy are both studying Hotel and Hospitality Management at Utalii University College. We continue to provide support and guidance to them and are excited to watch them navigate their new adventure.