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Empowering Communities: Lift the Children at the First CAC Meeting in Embakasi East

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 [ . . . ]

Standing Together for Every Child: International Missing Children’s Day 2025

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 [ . . . ]

Reconnecting the Missing – Prevention, Recovery, and Hope for Every Child

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 [ . . . ]

One Missing Child Is One Too Many – Understanding the Crisis and Acting Early

Every May, the world joins together to raise awareness about the tragedy of missing children—and to recommit ourselves to preventing child disappearances and acting swiftly when they occur. In Kenya, this growing crisis affects thousands of families each year. But behind every missing child is not just a headline, but a child in danger—and a [ . . . ]

Securing the Child’s Journey: Best Practices in Filing and Record-Keeping

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, [ . . . ]

Empowering Through Organic Animal Husbandry: Practical Training at CSHEP Ndeiya

  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 [ . . . ]

Empowering Youth Through Mentorship: Lift the Children & GBIAK Collaboration

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 [ . . . ]

Strengthening Case Management: Social Worker Meeting Recap

Lift the Children hosted an impactful meeting with 40 social workers from the children’s centers we support. This session provided a platform for social workers to discuss key challenges in case management and explore practical solutions. The discussions were guided by principles from Gatekeeping and Preparing Children for Reintegration, ensuring that every child’s best interests [ . . . ]

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