Safety, Shelter & Food - Vulnerable Kids in Kibera

It is often the last hope for children in Kibera who have been abandoned, abused or orphaned with no relatives to care for them. At St. Vincent's Rescue Center, these children find a safe and caring home where their daily needs are met. Beyond that, the center provides children with a sense of family and equips them with the support and skills that build their sense of self worth despite the past traumas they have faced. 

St. Vincent's works with the government Department of Children's Services and with other community-based organizations to identify the most vulnerable children. They are provided emergency shelter at our center while we assess their situation and work with the authorities and with living relatives (if they exist), to determine the best way forward for each child. For some children, this means staying at St. Vincent's for a few weeks. For others, it means staying for years. Regardless of their length of stay, each child is treated as part of the St. Vincent's family.

Dennis came to the Rescue Center 5 years ago. He was orphaned and living on the streets trying to survive. Dennis says this about St. Vincent's Rescue Center:

When I was growing up, I didn't have a real family with me. Before I met St. Vincent's, I was staying in the streets. I didn't have a home. They gave me a home. They gave me a reason to continue living. 

Please click here to view the newly released video of St. Vincent's Rescue Center to see how your support has enabled Dennis and our other children to get the care and support needed and given them hope for their future. 

To learn more about St. Vincent's, visit our website at www.kiberachildren.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook @ St. Vincent's Nursery School and Rescue Center and on Instagram @ st.vincentskibera.

Links:

• St. Vincent's Rescue Center Video