PROGRAMS
STAWI (SUCCESSFUL) EDUCATION PROGRAM
Every child deserves a chance to learn and thrive. In Kenya, the Constitution guarantees free and compulsory education, but many families still struggle to access it due to high poverty levels. Imagine a child with dreams of becoming a doctor or an engineer, but the annual cost of USD 140 for public day schools is beyond reach for over 35% of the population living below the global poverty line. For those who excel academically, public boarding schools cost around USD 500 per year. Supporting street-connected children to start or resume school is a challenging journey, often requiring extra tuition to help them catch up. These children need a nurturing environment during rescue, rehabilitation, and reintegration. CFA steps in to cover school fees, provide supplies, and offer mentorship. Our key partner, the Nairobi County Council Government Children Shelters, helps us ensure these children have a chance to complete their education, which takes an average of 8 years. Although many qualify for tuition bursaries, other education-related costs remain a barrier. Join us in making a difference – your support can transform lives.
REJESHA (RESTORE) REHABILITATION PROGRAM
​Imagine a child lost in the city, exposed to abuse and harmful survival habits. Street-connected children fall into three categories: those who frequent the streets to beg or scavenge but do not live there, children of street families, and those stranded in the city for various reasons. Any child living on the street for more than 3 months needs rehabilitation due to exposure to abuse and harmful survival habits like glue-sniffing, begging, scavenging, and crime. CFA partners with the Nairobi County Council Government Children Services (NCCGCS) to facilitate rehabilitation activities, including mentorship, general counseling, facility upgrades to child-friendly standards, emergency healthcare, spiritual nurture, ICT lessons, education support, and care planning. CFA has four social workers seconded to government shelters to support the NCCGCS team, build relationships with the children, and provide mentorship to promote smooth reintegration. Help us restore hope and dignity to these children.
SALAMA (SAFE, SECURE) REINTEGRATION PROGRAM
Every child deserves a safe and loving home. Street-connected children experience various forms of abuse, exploitation, and neglect, leading to trauma, brokenness, and delays in intellectual, psychological, health, social, and economic development. CFA is dedicated to promoting the care and protection of these children within their biological families or kinship care and reintegrating them into society. Your support can make a world of difference – together, we can create a brighter future for these children.
WEZESHA (EMPOWER) LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Building a community safety-net is the key to addressing the street-connected children crisis. CFA, in partnership with local authorities and other partners, is dedicated to providing safe and nurturing environments for these children. We achieve this through initiatives such as community libraries, sports outreach, IT teaching programs, awareness campaigns, child protection training, civil education for street-connected children, mediation in family conflicts, family economic strengthening, case management networking, and involving local authorities as needed.
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Our goal is to ensure children can be empowered accessing services within their local communities, preventing the flow of children from families to the streets. This is particularly challenging in slums, where living conditions are often unsuitable for human habitation. However, we work closely with the community to identify and implement activities that meet their specific needs. We welcome ideas and partnerships to address child protection gaps in our communities.
Join us in creating a brighter future for these children. Together, we can build a sustainable solution that provides safe spaces and opportunities for every child to thrive.