THE TRANSITION HOME
PHASE II OF PROJECT KAZURI
We are incredibly excited to announce that Project Kazuri is shifting its focus in a new direction. Upon until now, there has been no exit program for our kids as they reach the age of 18 and complete high school. They were not assimilating very well into real life outside the Home as they haven't the finances, skills training, or pathways to college that are needed. So as a result, many were going back to the streets. This has necessitated a pivot for Project Kazuri and a plan for the next chapter of their lives - ​one that includes housing outside of the slums, health care, vocational training, apprenticeships, and (for those who are able) college. The goal is audacious but it is one that will "teach them to fish" and set them on a path that they can sustain for the rest of their lives.
What does this mean?
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Meeting with each of the teens (15 in all) to share our desire to partner with them for the next few years as they learn to build a life for themselves. We are assessing their interests, goals, and hopes for the future; identifying whether they are most suited for vocational training or college; and building a plan specific to their situation.
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Setting up a sponsorship program here on our website whereby individuals or families can “adopt” one of our students, committing to supporting them monthly for a period of 2 years at the end of which they can renew for another period of 2 years.
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Renting two large homes (one for the girls and one for the boys) outside of Mathari and setting it up with furniture, supplies, groceries, and supervision.
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Tapping into government resources/programs already in place for them.​
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Moving them in! All 15 kids will be enrolled in classes and training best suited to them and will participate in the upkeep of their home and in the building of their own future!
So what do we need now? Sponsors!
OUR GOAL:
15 Monthly Sponsors
at $220/month
$220/month provides your student with a safe place to live, food, tuition for classes/training, mentorship, and all their basic necessities met.
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As a sponsor, you will receive the name and photo of the student that you're sponsoring as well as their contact information in case you'd like to build a personal relationship with them. While this is not required, we believe it will make for the richest and most rewarding experience you can imagine!
MEET OUR FIRST STUDENTS...
I am David Mwaura. I came to Good Samaritan Children's Home in the year 2010. I am the fourth-born from a family of five, all raised by a poor, single mum. My siblings have challenges that I can't explain - you just need to see them. The only way to provide for our basic needs was through menial jobs in the slums of Mathare, surrounded by insecurity, drugs and no hope for health and education. The Good Samaritan Children's Home has been my home for the last 13 years. I finished my high school in 2022, and now my desire is to join college to pursue a course in automative engineering. I love engines, and working with vehicles would be a great dream. One day, I will be able to support my mum and my younger sister.
My name is Christine Mugure. I am a very hopeful girl. The Children's Home has been my home since 2014 when my elder sister and I were brought here by our poor, aging, and ill grandmother after my mother passed away. She was not able to feed, shelter or educate us, and life in the slums became hopeless. The Children's Home became our home and gave us hope. Through support, I finished my high school in 2023. My desire is to join college to pursue courses in automotives.
I am Margaret Wambui. I came to the Children's Home when I was very young. I only remember that a police officer from Kamkunji police spotted my mum, my sister and I sleeping and begging in the streets. We were basically a street family. Life was so meaningless and miserable. The Good Samaritan Children's Home, with the care of Project Kazuri, became our only home. I finished my high school in 2023. My dream is to join college to study a course in hospitality so I will be able to get a job and take care of my mum and myself.
My name is Hannah Nyambura. I was born in 2004, and am now 20 years old. I joined Good Samaritan when I was so small, I don't even know the year. I am an orphan and was brought to the center by my unemployed aunt, since she could not take care of me and her children. This is the only home I know. I completed high school in 2022. My hope and prayer is to join a technical training college and become a plant operator in the near future.
My name is Peter Kyalo. I was born on March 6, 2006 and am 19 years old. I joined Good Samaritan Children's Home when I was 4 years old. My parents separated when I was young, leaving us with my father who was not able to care for us. My uncle took us in but, also being very poor, was on the verge of abandoning us when he decided to seek help at the Children's Home. I just finished my high school, and my prayer and hope is to join tertiary education to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher.
My name is Bernard Maina. I joined the center in 2014 when I was in grade one. I am from a family of seven children. My poor mother could not support all of us for food and shelter and dreams of education. My parents, seeing no hope, sought help at the Children's Home. I wish to join Embu University to pursue a career in community development.
My name is Samuel Kiragu. I joined the Good Samaritan Children's Home when I was four years old, together with my brother who dropped out of school. Both of our parents died when we were very young, and we were under the care of our aged and sick grandmother who was unable to take care of us. An aunt took us in but was also too poor to provide for us and she gave up. Through a local chief (government administrator), we were brought to the children's home for assistance. I have finished my secondary education and I wish to join Embu University to pursue a career in education.
My name is Samuel Jogoo Mwaniki and I am 18. I came to Good Samaritan when I was just 5 years old. My father had left us and my single mother was unable to take care of us. Life had become very hard and she was unable to even feed us, and when we were kicked out of our small rented house, she decided to seek help at the center. I have completed secondary education and wish to join university to pursue a career in education to become a teacher.
