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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 [ . . . ]

On May 23, 2025, the Lift the Children team joined national stakeholders at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ngong, Kajiado County to commemorate International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD). This year’s theme—“Because One Missing Child Is One Too Many”—called the nation to collective action and remembrance. The day began with an 8-kilometer awareness walk [ . . . ]

As we approach International Missing Children’s Day on May 25, the message is clear: Let’s not just remember the missing—let’s bring them home. This day honors missing children across the world, celebrates successful reunifications, and strengthens global resolve to protect children from going missing in the first place. Online Safety and the Silent Threat In [ . . . ]

At Lift the Children, we believe in empowering those at the heart of child care — the social workers. In our continued efforts to build strong systems that protect and uplift vulnerable children, we recently hosted an engaging and impactful training session for social workers serving in our supported children’s homes. Held in a warm, [ . . . ]

  At Lift the Children, we believe in sustainable solutions that empower homes to thrive long after we leave. This April, we took a practical step in that direction by organizing a dynamic hands-on training session in organic animal husbandry at CSHEP Ndeiya, an established organic agriculture and livestock demonstration center located in Limuru. The [ . . . ]

At Lift the Children (LTC), we believe in empowering young lives through education, mentorship, and opportunity. Every child’s story is unique, and some journeys are more extraordinary than others. Today, we shine a light on Mary, a young woman whose resilience, courage, and determination have paved the way for a brighter future. A Journey of [ . . . ]

At Lift the Children (LTC), we believe that mentorship is a powerful tool for transformation, especially for young people preparing to navigate adulthood. Recently, in partnership with GBIAK, we conducted a youth mentorship session for 30 trainees, focusing on essential life skills, personal development, and goal setting. Identifying Key Challenges The mentorship session began with [ . . . ]