Send 600 Orphaned Children in Kenya to School

Since our last update in June, Nyumbani Village has been buzzing with activity and promise. The learners at Lawson High School closed for the August holidays after an eventful term that included talent competitions, mentoring sessions, and sports tournaments. As we begun the final term, our Grade 6, Grade 9 and Form 4 learners got busy with the preparations for their national exams coming up towards the end of October and November, a milestone that represents how far they’ve come through resilience and support.

Among them is Faith, a bright and determined student who dreams of becoming a civil engineer. “I want to build roads, bridges, and safe homes for people who live in poor environments like where I come from,” she says. Having lost her parents at a young age, Faith’s journey has not been easy. Yet, through your support, she has found stability, purpose, and the courage to dream of rebuilding the very world that once felt broken around her.

We also celebrate John, an aspiring surgeon whose story speaks to the heart of Nyumbani’s mission. “I have gone to bed hungry and studied by moonlight,” he shares. “But because of you, I still stand, I still believe, I still dream.” John’s hope to become a healer is a reflection of what your generosity makes possible: a transformation from hardship to hope, and from survival to purpose.

Your continued support ensures that 100 vulnerable children at Nyumbani Village can stay in school, nurture their talents, and prepare for a future filled with opportunity. As our learners prepare to sit for their national exams, we carry deep gratitude for every donor who keeps these dreams alive. Together, we are not only educating children, we are shaping the next generation of changemakers for Kenya.

Dear Friends,

Because of you, the dream of higher education and sustainable livelihoods remains alive for the orphaned youth in our care.

At Nyumbani, we have always believed in walking the full journey with our children, from childhood to confident adulthood. This project focuses on one of the most critical transitions: helping our young people access tertiary and technical education so they can build lives of dignity and purpose.

“This course gave me more than skills—it gave me confidence.”

 — Brian, a CVTC student and an aspiring electrician

Vocational Training: Learning Real-World Skills

Between April and June 2025, 83 young people (55 boys and 28 girls) were enrolled in our Vocational Training Centre (CVTC). Many of them have grown up in Nyumbani Village and are either HIV-affected or orphaned. Your past support helped make this possible.

Through hands-on learning and mentorship, they are now training in courses such as:

• Fashion Design & Tailoring
  
  
• Carpentry & Joinery
  
  
• Welding & Metal Processing
  
  
• Masonry & Building Technology
  
  
• Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
  
  
• Electrical and Solar Technology
  
  

Why Your Continued Support Matters

Without access to tertiary or vocational education, even the brightest young adults in our care risk falling back into cycles of poverty. Your support helps ensure their futures don’t stall just as they’re ready to soar.

This project is about more than school fees, it’s about giving 100 determined young people the final push they need to stand on their own. It’s the difference between surviving and thriving.

Looking Ahead

As we move into the next quarter, we are reaching out to more partners, preparing scholarship applications, and continuing to support each student’s journey toward self-reliance. We invite you to keep walking with us: whether by renewing your support, sharing our project page, or simply encouraging others to believe in the power of education.

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With heartfelt thanks,
The Nyumbani Team

Links:

• View what your support has helped us achieve in 2024