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As 2025 comes to a close, Lift the Children celebrates a powerful year of emotional healing, resilience, and renewed hope among children living in Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs). Through our counseling program, caregiver strengthening initiatives, and deeper collaboration with families, we have witnessed meaningful transformation in the lives of the children we serve. A Year [ . . . ]

At Lift the Children (LTC), World Children’s Day isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s a moment to renew our commitment to every child in our care. This year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” resonates deeply with our mission: ensuring that children’s voices are heard, their rights upheld, and their futures bright. Listening [ . . . ]

At Lift the Children, we believe that creating a lasting impact requires a 360-degree approach. It’s not enough to focus solely on the child; we must also fortify the entire system that supports them. This philosophy was brought to life in our recent training for directors, managers, and social workers from our partner Children's Charitable [ . . . ]

A Model of Family-Based Care and Community Transformation Last Friday was a remarkable day of learning, reflection, and inspiration. Over 60 representatives from children’s homes supported by Lift the Children, together with seven homes from Thika East Constituency, gathered for a benchmarking training and visit at Watoto Wenye Nguvu – Kusitawi Village, located in Maguguni, [ . . . ]

This September marks a new beginning for seven young adults from homes supported by Lift the Children. With hope in their hearts and determination in their steps, they have joined the Grow Biointensive Agriculture Centre of Kenya (G-BIACK) for an 18-month training programme that promises to transform their futures. A Step Toward Independence For years, [ . . . ]

Every quarter, Diana MG Achieng, a dedicated volunteer with Lift the Children, leads mentorship programs in two children’s homes. Her mentorship is rooted in spiritual values—with a foundation in Biblical principles—yet it remains inclusive, welcoming children from all faith backgrounds. The heart of her mission is to instill values that cut across denominations, building character, [ . . . ]

Our commitment to mentorship goes beyond technical skills—we believe in nurturing the whole person. This month, we resumed our structured mentorship sessions  at G-BIACK (Grow Biointensive Agriculture Centre of Kenya)with the guidance of Betty, our lead mentor, who also introduced a valuable addition to the mentorship team: Nickson Mugambi. Nickson is a psychologist by profession [ . . . ]

In our ongoing commitment to child-centered, family-based care, Lift the Children (LTC)—in collaboration with the National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS)—successfully hosted a two-day sensitization training on Child Welfare Programs and Transition Guidelines. The event, held on 10th and 11th July 2025 at Agape Children’s Home in Dagoretti, brought together over 60 directors, managers, social [ . . . ]

Last week, Lift the Children (LTC) proudly participated in the inaugural Children Advisory Council (CAC) meeting in Embakasi East Sub-County, Nairobi. This historic milestone came as a result of the Children Act, 2022, which mandates the establishment of CACs at county and sub-county levels to guide child protection planning and coordination. The meeting brought together [ . . . ]

Touching Lives Across Kenya: LTC Field Visits in Mombasa and Western Regions At Lift the Children, we believe that to truly understand the needs of a child, you must walk their journey. That’s why, each year, our team travels across Kenya to assess and support children’s homes outside of Nairobi. This June, our annual visits [ . . . ]