Safe Housing Kenya Project #57484

Rent & Equip houses for 30 street connected youths

by Association of Mission Volunteers

Project Report | Jul 9, 2026
WOW Group 10 move into housing

By Tim Flynn | AMV, Coordinator

A New Beginning: Moving from the Streets to Stable Homes

As Phase 1 of our work with the 10th group of WOW members comes to an end this month, the young people are now planning for Phase 2, when they will begin apprenticeships and further vocational training. A safe and stable place to live is essential if they are to focus on learning and building a new future without the daily stress and uncertainty of street life.

This week, four young men moved into two houses that we have rented and equipped for them. Three other young men, who have found accommodation with friends, received basic household items to help them settle in. We also supported two young mothers who are now living with their own mothers by providing them with essential household items.

We're especially pleased that we have ordered stools for the new houses from Omar, a member of WOW 8 who is now training as a carpenter. It's wonderful to see former participants using their skills to support those following in their footsteps.

None of this would be possible without your generosity. Because of your support, these young people are taking the next step towards independent, productive lives instead of remaining on the streets.

Thank you for making this possible!

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Feb 19, 2026
All of WOW 9's now off the streets

By Tim Flynn | AMV, Coordinator

Aug 24, 2025
WOW Group 9 Up & Running

By Tim Flynn | AMV, Coordinator

So we are now working with our 9th group of World of Work (WOW) members. Little did we know in October 2020 as we planned for WOW 1 that we would get this far. The past two years have been more challenging as we wondered would each WOW group be our last. Funding continues to be a major challenge. We are very happy to be on this GlobalGiving platform which has allowed us to connect with you and we are very grateful for the ongoing support we receive.

We continue to support with rent the WOW 8 group as they carry out their small businesses or attend at their apprenticeships. We do this for 6 to 9 months following their graduation from the 6 months phase 1 of WOW. We shortly will be looking at renting accommodation for the WOW 9's. The risks of living on the streets are so many. Currently we are experiencing much rain and cold resulting in the street connected young people experiencing colds, flu and pneumonia. Also the local government regularly talks of "clearing the streets" of those who are street connected. Over the past week one of those "round ups" happened and 4 of our current WOW 9's were among the large group arrested. Over the next week we will look to see if we can get them released back to the programme.

On a positive note we have been taking advantage of the rain and the WOW 9's have been doing a lot of cultivation. The photos show them preparing the seed beds and planting. They will shortly enjoy the fruits of their labour as they harvest and cook the vegetables they have grown themselves.

Recently the WOW 9's enjoyed attending at the WOW 8's graduation day last month. This helped motivate them to keep putting in the effort to attend daily and look to see how life can be for them away from the streets and the many negative influences there.

Once again Thanks for your continued support.

Getting seed beds ready

Watering of seedlings

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